Cornell University Financial Aid for International Students 2027

Introduction

Cornell University offers need-based financial assistance to admitted international undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and apply for financial aid. The amount of support is determined according to each student’s financial circumstances rather than through a fixed scholarship amount.

International students can apply for undergraduate programs across Cornell’s academic colleges and may seek financial assistance by completing the required financial aid process and providing the information needed to assess their demonstrated financial need.

Scholarship Overview

About the Financial Aid

Cornell University provides need-based financial assistance to admitted international undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and complete the required financial aid process. Support is determined based on each applicant’s demonstrated financial circumstances rather than a fixed scholarship amount.

International students can apply for undergraduate programs across Cornell’s academic colleges, including Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Art and Planning, and other fields. Applicants seeking financial assistance should carefully review the admission and financial aid requirements for their intended application cycle.

Financial Aid Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

• Be an international applicant from any country.
• Apply for an undergraduate degree program at Cornell University.
• Apply for financial aid and demonstrate financial need.
• Complete the required CSS Profile for financial aid consideration.
• Meet the admission requirements of the selected Cornell undergraduate college.
• Provide at least three years of high school academic records.
• Submit official academic documents and English translations where required.
• Meet Cornell’s applicable standardized testing requirements.
• Meet applicable English-language requirements where required.

Required Documents

• Completed Common Application.
• Official high school transcripts.
• At least three years of high school academic records.
• Official certificates and academic documents.
• English translations of academic documents where required.
• SAT or ACT results, where applicable.
• TOEFL or IELTS results, where required.
• Completed CSS Profile for financial aid consideration.
• Personal statement.
• Extracurricular activities information.
• Honors and academic achievements.
• Family and financial information.
• Any additional documents required by Cornell University.

How to Apply

1. Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
2. Review Cornell University’s current undergraduate admission requirements and identify the requirements for your intended college or program.
3. Create an account on the Common Application platform.
4. Add Cornell University to your list of selected institutions.
5. Complete your personal, citizenship, family, education, and academic information.
6. Enter your test results, extracurricular activities, honors, and other relevant achievements where applicable.
7. Complete the required Common Application essays and personal statement.
8. Apply for financial aid by completing the required financial aid forms, including the CSS Profile.
9. Review Cornell’s application checklist and ensure that all required documents have been submitted.
10. Pay the applicable application fee or request a fee waiver if eligible.
11. Submit your application before the applicable deadline.