Financial Aid
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• Can I work to help pay for my education?
All international students who qualify for financial aid are offered part time campus work as part of their financial aid package. Students generally work between ten and twelve hours per week in an office or department on campus during the academic year.
• Are educational loans available to international students?
Yes. All students attending college in the state of Minnesota are eligible for long term, low interest loans through the SELF program. To qualify for loans, international students must have a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident cosign the loan. You may also wish to explore opportunities for loans through government, non-profit and private sources in your home country.
• Will I have a better chance of being admitted to Macalester if I offer to pay for my first year and apply for financial aid after I have matriculated?
No. Macalester is unable to consider applications for financial aid from international students after they have begun their studies at the college. All candidates are required to submit an accurate and thorough assessment of their financial situation as part of their application for admissions to the college.
• Should I pursue outside scholarships, and, if I receive them, do I need to notify Macalester?
Yes. All applicants are encouraged to pursue any source of funding that may help them afford their education at Macalester. Money is often available through local, national, regional, and global foundations. To maximize your chances of receiving financial aid from Macalester, it is imperative that you provide us with details of any outside assistance you have obtained.
• Does Macalester offer special or honorary scholarships to international students?
All financial aid awards for international students are based on need. Because the international admissions process at Macalester is highly competitive, all students who receive financial aid have exceptional academic and personal records. In this sense the Kofi Annan International Scholarship is based on merit as well as need.
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