International Student Financial Aid
Finanical Aid is available to international students, but is very limited and highly competitive. Since International students are not eligible for federal or state assistance, the only type of financial aid available to you is CalArts scholarship and CalArts work-study.
Therefore, we highly encourage you to be fully prepared to fund your education and living expenses while at CalArts. The regulations of the United States Department of Immigration require persons entering this country on a student visa to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds available to them to support their living costs as well as their educational expenses. Be sure to plan for your overall needs for the entire ength of the program.
Deadline
CalArts has established a Priority Deadline of March 2.
How to Apply
Complete the online form listed below to provide us with the information we need to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
- You must complete and submit the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 CSS PROFILE. The CSS PROFILE is only available online.
- Be sure to list California Institute of the Arts, CSS Code #4049.
Please Note: Students do need to fill out all required information. If you experience difficulty while filling out the PROFILE, please contact The College Board at 305-829-9793. They will assist you with any questions you may have.
It is possible that additional documentation may be requested upon receipt of your PROFILE. Accepted applicants whose financial aid applications are complete as of March 2 will have priority for institutional funds.
Fee
The CSS PROFILE requires a credit card to pay the registration fee. The fee for the initial application and one college or program report is $25. Additional reports are $16.
Other Resources
Since funding is limited for international students, CalArts advises you to contact your local government agency for government-sponsored scholarship or grant programs and government educational loans. In addition, we have provided some links below that may be helpful to you.
International Education Financial Aid - Scholarships specifically for International Students.
eduPASS: The Smart Guide to Studying and Living in the U.S. - A comprehensive site for International Students.
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