International Students

Federal and state financial aid generally is not available to international students.

Eligibility for federal and University need-based aid is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible non-citizens who are living within the U.S. for purposes other than studying (i.e., eligible non-citizens with an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Indefinite Parole," "Humanitarian Parole," or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant.").

If you are in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or G series visa, you are not eligible for federal and state financial aid.

Undergraduate international students with excellent academic records are eligible to apply for financial assistance that allows payment of tuition at the resident rate. To be considered for the waiver, please contact the international student adviser in 237 Kirby Student Center, or go to the International Student Admissions website.

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) requires international applicants to present evidence of sufficient funds to cover all tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for their study at UMD. There are some Private Education (Alternative) Loans available to international students. Please note that if you are an F-1 visa holder, you must apply with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) as your co-signer. Check the private lenders' websites and call their 800 numbers to speak to a loan representative for more information.