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Financial Aid for International Applicants

If you’re not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you must apply for need-based financial aid as an international student. Learn more about need-based financial aid for international students:

What is an international student?
What funds are available to international students?
How do I apply for need-based financial aid?
May I apply for student loans?
Is student employment available?
What are my other resources for financial aid?

What is an international student?
International students are students who are not citizens of the United States and who do not have a Permanent Resident Card and number issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security. In general, international students are students currently with a visa or intending to obtain a visa for study in the United States.

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What funds are available to international students?
As an international student, you’re not eligible to apply for federal or state financial aid. However, HMC does provide financial support for a limited number of international students each year. We offer awards for international students, including the need-based International Student Scholarship and some merit-based award programs, one that is specifically designated for international students (the So Scholarship).

If you will need financial support, you should apply for need-based financial aid at the same time that you apply for admission. If you do not apply for or do not receive financial aid as a first-year student, you won’t be considered for financial aid in future years at HMC. Once you are awarded aid, your financial need will be assessed annually; however, your maximum annual award will be limited to the amount granted in the first year at HMC. Thus, if costs increase while you are attending HMC, your family should expect to contribute more to your educational costs. The number of awards and the maximum awards are set annually based upon available funding.

How do I apply for need-based financial aid?
When you apply for admission, you will be considered for some merit-based scholarships automatically, but for others you will need to apply. Contact our Admission Office if you have any questions regarding merit-based aid for new applicants.

To apply for the need-based Harvey Mudd International Student Scholarship, you must submit the following:

  • The College Board's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Adapted for International Students using HMC's CSS Code # 4341 for Early Decision I Applicants on or before November 15, 2011, Early Decision II Applicants on or before January 2, 2012, and Regular Decision Applicants on or before February 1, 2012. The deadline for Continuing International Students is on or before March 2, 2012. Include your email address on the CSS/PROFILE Application so we can contact you, if needed.
  • Submit the 2012-2013 International Student Certification of Finances to the Office of Financial Aid for Early Decision I Applicants on or before December 1, 2011, Early Decision II Applicants on or before February 1, 2012, and Regular Decision Applicants on or before March 1, 2012. The deadline for Continuing International Students is on or before March 2, 2012.
  • The following documents with the IDOC Cover Sheet to The College Board Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) on or before March 1, 2012: (*Refer to the IDOC instructions on our website below, not the IDOC instructions listed on the IDOC website.)
    a) Most current signed, official foreign tax return that includes a portion of the 2011 calendar year with English translation.
    b) Bank statements ending December 31, 2011 to verify cash, saving, checking, and investment accounts for the calendar year (January 1 through December 31, 2011).
    c) Consolidated Brokerage Statement (for Stocks and Bonds) ending December 31, 2011.

Note: IDOC documents are required as early as possible after January 15, 2012, but no later than April 15, 2012. There may be other documents needed. You will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid. If you do have questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Incoming international students must also submit the I-20 form to declare their resources, including financial aid and family contributions, to receive their student visas for study in the U.S.

Is student employment available?
International students are not eligible to be considered for the Federal Work-Study Program. However, all non-Federal Work-Study job postings are available through MUDDlink provided by the Office of Career Services. This uniform method of advertising student employment opportunities allows students to access job descriptions electronically at anytime.

May I apply for student loans?
International students are not eligible for HMC’s institutional loans or loans that are sponsored by the federal government. You may opt to consider private loans to help pay for college. Keep in mind that you must have a creditworthy co-borrower who is a United States citizen or permanent resident to qualify for these loan programs.

What are my other resources for financial aid?
Harvey Mudd College encourages international students to research other scholarship and loan opportunities as well. Some sources include:

Last Updated: November 2011