Clark provides various financial aid opportunities to international undergraduate students. Each year a select number of first-year and transfer international students receive merit scholarships and need-based grants to attend Clark — reflecting the university’s recognition of the importance of diversity and strong global commitment. Competition for this financial assistance is intense.
You are an international student if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Financial aid and admission
When you send in your admissions application, you automatically will be considered for merit scholarships, whether you are a first-year or transfer student. First-year applicants may also apply for the Presidential Scholarship, which requires a separate essay.
If you wish to be considered for need-based financial assistance, submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile at the time you apply. We are not able to offer financial assistance to cover the full cost of attendance. Our admissions process is need-aware, meaning that we will deny an application on financial grounds if the CSS PROFILE indicates greater need than we will be able to provide through merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.
The CSS Profile is the only acceptable application for financial aid, and it must be submitted online to the College Board. Please refrain from emailing a copy of your application to the Admissions Office. Also, Clark doesn’t accept the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA).
International Graduate Students
Clark does not offer financial assistance directly to graduate-level international students. International graduate students may be eligible to apply for loans.
Private loans
International students and their families may be eligible to borrow from private lenders with a credit-worthy U.S. Cosigner. Learn more about loan options.
Employment
The U.S. government prohibits international students from working outside the university. Many international students do work on campus. However, on-campus employment is limited and part-time, and therefore should not be considered a significant source of income to pay for your educational expenses.
