Paying for Rochester

To be eligible for a United States visa, international applicants are required to demonstrate the financial means to attend the University of Rochester by submitting the International Financial Support (IFS) Form and bank statements. To be eligible for admission, demonstrated funds must cover the estimated cost of one full year of attendance. Canadian and Mexican citizens may apply for need-based financial aid, but must demonstrate their ability to pay the difference between the total cost of attendance and the financial aid package. For more information, follow the link below.

Acceptable Documents

Sources of funding are listed on the International Financial Support Form and are accompanied by the following types of documents:

  • A bank statement from the sponsor listed on the International Financial Support Form printed on official bank letterhead, stamped or signed by a bank official, which shows the required amount in liquidity. Note: if the applicant's sponsor is not a parent or legal guardian, the statement should be submitted with an affidavit of support.
  • Original copy of scholarship letter from sponsoring organization indicating dates, amounts, and terms of sponsorship.

Canadian and Mexican citizens applying for need-based Financial Aid, click here.

Scholarships

Every applicant, regardless of citizenship, is eligible for a merit scholarship. For international students, scholarships typically range between $3,000 and $12,000 and are awarded based on a variety of factors, including:

  • GPA (grade point average)
  • rigor of the secondary school curriculum (i.e. number of honors, advanced, IB or A-level courses taken)
  • depth and range of extra-curricular activities
  • standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
  • the geographic, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic diversity of the applicant
  • demonstrated interest in the University of Rochester

Other Sources of Financial Aid