Financial Aid for International Students

Each year, we anticipate that a fairly small and highly qualified group of international students will be offered financial aid. Because Tufts relies on federally-subsidized funds for which international students do not qualify, the university must draw on limited institutional resources (primarily grants) when aiding international students. While competition for international student financial aid is strong, the university is committed to maintaining and expanding its global campus community.

Important Rules

The university awards financial aid only on the basis of demonstrated need. We do not offer any academic merit aid.

If you expect that you will need financial aid at Tufts, you must apply for it when you apply for admission. If you wait until you are notified about your admission to Tufts to apply for aid, you will not receive it.

Financial aid is not available to international students who do not receive aid upon admittance. The family contribution that is determined upon acceptance will remain the same as long as the student is eligible to receive financial aid. 

Required Documents

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

International students applying for financial aid must submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE form. The PROFILE application, accessible on the College Board website, can be completed and submitted online.

If submission of the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE would cause significant financial hardship for your family, please complete the International Student Aid Application. The International Financing Worksheet will help you with the process.

International Student Certification of Finances

If you are accepted to Tufts and choose to enroll, you will be required to submit the International Student Certification of Finances to the International Center. All documents should be written in English or accompanied by certified translations from a local consulate, embassy, or school official. Please note the deadlines for submitting application materials, as late applications may not be considered.

Please visit the Financial Aid Office for application details and other information.

Special Programs and Resources

The Davis United World Scholars Program

The Davis United World College Scholars program, generously funded by the Shelby Davis family, entitles graduates of United World College Schools (UWC) to receive a need-based grant of up to $10,000 per year toward the costs of undergraduate study at Tufts. UWC graduates with additional need may apply to Tufts for need-based financial aid. Both the Davis United World College Scholars grant and all Tufts financial aid grants are multi-year awards (up to four years) and are renewable if the student maintains good academic standing.

EducationUSA

A website sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA is a useful resource to address broader questions regarding higher education in this country.