The title says it all.
I know it requires the InternatIonal student certIfIcatIon of fInances but it doesn’t say anything about tax returns.
It can’t require things that don’t exist. If you are from a country that doesn’t have tax retu3rns, you won’t be able to submit any. If you do file tax returns, submit them.
If you’re not applying for aid, then you don’t. If you are applying for aid and your country requires tax records then you’ll have to provide them
http://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/apply/new.html
My country does have tax records, but I can’t find anywhere on the Stanford website that says international students have to submit them.
They likely will want them.
The bottom line is that colleges want int’l students to provide the most reliable sources of verification available to document that their financial situation is what they claim it is.
The more you can reliably prove your family is financially needy, the greater your chances of getting FA.
If you want to split hairs over the wording of their website and provide as little documentation as possible, then that’s your prerogative. But don’t go crying afterwards if the school grants you a lot less.
I’ve interviewed overseas too many int’l applicants who were less than frank about their families posh lifestyles and I have reported as such to the school.
I think here is the indication that int’ls have to provide them…
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Once you have filed the PROFILE, the College Board will contact you about submitting required documents through the IDOC Service
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http://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/apply/new.html#intl Scroll down to the bottom
Keep in mind that Stanford is need aware. If they look at your financial information and they feed that you are less than forth coming about your financial situation they simply will not admit you. You must also remember that willful misrepresentation in your admissions and financial aid applications are grounds to rescind your admissions and your degree