International Students

Affording SU: Financial Aid for International Students

Syracuse University welcomes accomplished students from across the world. Your perspectives and background enrich the learning experience for all SU students--and your degree will prepare you to succeed at home or wherever your future takes you.

As an international student, you are potentially eligible for two different types of financial aid:

Merit-based scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic and personal achievement. Selection is made by the Office of Admissions and eligibility is based on a student's academic credentials. Eligible students will be notified after they are admitted to Syracuse University.

Need-based awards are offered to students who are selected by the Office of Admissions and who demonstrate financial need through the College Scholarship Service (CSS) International PROFILE Application.

To learn more about the above programs, email us, or telephone our office at (315) 443-1513.

 An international student is a non-resident alien on a non-immigrant visa which permits full time study in the United States. A student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (permanent resident) to receive federal financial aid. Please note: Students who have a "Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence" (Forms I-171 or I-464) or an "Application for Voluntary Departure Under the Family Unity Program" (Form I-797) are NOT eligible for federal financial aid.

Cost of Attendance
International Undergraduate Students
2012-2013

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$37,610	Books & Supplies	$1,342
Housing & Meals	13,692	Transportation	612
Miscellaneous Fees	1,394	Personal Expenses	2,250
Program Fees	1,000	Health Insurance	2,250
Total	$53,696	Total	$6,454
Total Cost of Attendance	$60,150

Cost of Attendance
International Undergraduate Students
2011-2012

The cost of attendance may vary due to program of study and program fees.

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$36,300	Books & Supplies	$1,322
Housing & Meals	13,254	Transportation	606
Miscellaneous Fees	1,367	Personal Expenses	2,200
Program Fees	1,000	Health Insurance	1,500
Total	$51,921	Total	$5,628
Total Cost of Attendance	$57,549

Charges for tuition, housing, meals and fees are subject to increase annually. Such cost increases are necessary to secure the highest quality instruction, facilities, programs, and services for students. The University considers carefully all increases in fees to ensure that they are reasonable. It is important for students and families to plan for annual cost increases and to be prepared for the financial commitment.

Cost of Attendance
International Graduate Students
2012-2013

The total amount of financial aid that students may receive for an academic year (fall and spring semesters) cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. The estimated Cost of Attendance for graduate students is listed below.

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$22,482*	Books & Supplies	$802
Fees	1,900	Personal Expenses	1,200
Housing	8,390	Transportation	940
Meals	2,800	Medical Insurance	2,800
Total	$35,572	Total	$5,742
Total Cost of Attendance	$41,314

*Graduate students are charged tuition at a rate of $1,249 per credit hour. the above estimate is based on 18 credit hours for the academic year.