Financial Aid & Scholarships
Undergraduate Students
"As a public institution, certain types of financial assistance are offered our undergraduate students through the Federal Student Aid Program (FSA), a federally-funded program. This financial assistance includes loans and work-study opportunities. A student must be a citizen or eligible non-citizen to receive aid from FSA programs. The general requirement for eligible non-citizens is that they be in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or lawful permanent resident, as evidenced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)." Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships, University of Utah.
Some scholarships may be available to International Students. Please check the Scholarships for International Students chart and Departmental Scholarships listed below.
Graduate Students
International graduate students are eligible for financial assistance through their academic department.
- Interested applicants should contact their academic department directly. The availability of awards and the amounts vary from department to department.
- Most financial assistance is in the form of teaching, research, or graduate assistantships.
- Apply early! Most awards are determined in January and February for fall semester.
Check the Graduate School for graduate fellowship and scholarship award information.
The Tuition Benefit Program (TBP) provides tuition payment for eligible graduate students. For details, check with your academic department and the Graduate School. Note: To be eligible for tuition benefits as a TA (Teaching Assistant), students must be cleared through the Graduate School's
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Program.
Students with assistantships may also be eligible for the health insurance benefit offered through the Graduate School. Check with your academic department.
Department Scholarships
Some academic departments may consider non-resident students for scholarships. Please check with the department directly for eligibility requirements and availability.
List of Colleges and Departments
Scholarships
Please review this information carefully. Not all students are eligible for all scholarships. For current students at the University of Utah check out "Scholarship for Current Students" webpage.
- The scholarship guide is a brochure with a general overview of the basics of scholarships and how to start the scholarship search.
- The list of outside scholarships is a collection of websites to other institutions and organizations that list scholarship that international students are eligible for.
- The loan information is link to general information and also organizations that offer loans to international students. Most loans do require a U.S. co-signer however.
Off-Campus Scholarship Information
The Organization of American States through its Department of Human Development, Education and Culture is currently offering Scholarships for Master's Degrees and Professional Development Training in a variety of fields. The deadlines to apply for the partial and full scholarships listed are fast approaching. Interested candidates must apply soon. See document for list of Scholarships (posted 5/26/11)
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the U.S. and Canada. The application deadline for next year is January 31, 2012. For more information, check this attachment.
Education USA
Sponsored by the U.S. State Department, Education USA provides useful information about financing your education as well as admission procedures, pre-departure information and other issues for potential students who wish to continue their studies in the U.S.
Other Resources*
For other information regarding scholarships and resources not connected with the University of Utah, explore the following links:
EduPASS |
Organization |
* This is provided for your information only. The University of Utah does not recommend or endorse off campus sites.
On-Campus Employment
F-1 Students who are full-time, lawful students are eligible to work up to 20 hours a week on campus during the regular school semester. Students can work 40 hours a week during vacation. Students need the permission of The International Center to work on campus. Check the employment section of our web site for more information.
Students can find on-campus employment offering flexible schedules and real world job skills. Visit this new website for more information.
Also see Human Resources for a list of campus work opportunities.
