Financial Aid

Scholarships

Scholarships are competitive awards that do not require repayment or a work commitment—they should be your first choice when looking for financial aid.

Student loans

As an international student, you are not eligible for student loans through the U.S. federal government. You still have options for borrowing money for school, though.

Sponsored funding

If a government, company, or organization is paying for your studies at IU, you’re considered to be a sponsored student.

External funding

There are numerous opportunities for external funding, so it is worthwhile to expand your scholarship search beyond IU. Be patient—most scholarships are available only to U.S. citizens.

Fellowships and assistantships

If you are a graduate student, you may be able to secure a fellowship or assistantship through your department.

An assistantship is a paid position that requires you to teach or conduct research. A fellowship is an award of money that may or may not come with a work requirement.

Contact your school or department for details.

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