The University of Rochester is now offering need-based financial aid to undergraduate students who are Mexican or Canadian natural born citizens*.
TYPES OF AID
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AID
Merit-based scholarship recipients demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, talent, leadership, and potential. These awards are determined by the Admissions Office and are included in the calculation of all need-based financial aid packages.
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
Eligibility is determined based upon the application materials submitted annually to our office. The most common financial aid programs are listed below:
- Grants
- Grant awards listed are estimated until your eligibility can be verified. Changes in eligibility after verification of the award may result in changes to your financial aid package.
- Rochester International Grant (RI): UR commits significant resources to need-based grant funding. Eligibility is based upon an assessment of your family's institutional need.
- Endowed: The RI grant is funded through hundreds of need-based endowed scholarships.
- Work Opportunities
- Institutional Employment: Campus employment is available to full-time students across the various departments at the University. Hours and pay rate vary across jobs; please see the Student Employment Office's website for job postings and application instructions. Students must complete an I-9 form to be eligible to work and are paid an hourly wage for work performed.
- Loans
- The University has loan funding available (University Loeser Loan) at a fixed interest rate to assist you in covering your college costs. These funds are limited and are awarded on the basis of your calculated need. Detailed information on the terms of these loans is sent under separate cover, with interest rates and repayment terms detailed.
OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The strength of the candidates who apply to the University often makes our applicants excellent candidates for outside scholarships. Be sure to look to family employers, local foundations and clubs or community agencies for scholarship opportunities. In addition, take advantage of resources provided by your guidance office, local library and the internet. Our "Related Sites" page includes links to multiple outside scholarship resources.
Information on additional financing options, including alternative student loans is also available on our "Related Sites" page or by contacting our office.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- If your parents earn income in the U.S. or Canada, register and complete the CSS PROFILE application at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp. University of Rochester's code is 2928.
- OR
- If your parents earn income exclusively in countries other than the U.S. or Canada, complete the CSS International Student Financial Aid Application
- Submit copies of all pages of your parents' current tax year federal return filed within or outside the U.S along with any wage statements. A notarized English translation of the documents must be provided where applicable.
- If the current tax year return is not yet complete, submit the previous year tax return now and submit the current tax year return as soon as it is completed.
- If tax returns will not be completed, submit a letter (with notarized translation where applicable) detailing all sources of income with an explanation of why taxes are not being filed.
- Submit a copy of your birth certificate or passport to verify your citizenship.
All the appropriate documents should be sent to: Attn. Shelby Johnson, Financial Aid Office, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270261, Meliora Hall, Rochester, NY 14627. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Shelby at (800) 881-8234 or via email at sjohnson1@finaid.rochester.edu.
Next Steps
We will contact you with detailed information regarding your loans over the summer, including your promissory note and rights and responsibilities.
*If you were born in the US and are now Canadian or Mexican citizens, please follow the instructions for First Year Undergraduate Students.
