<p>If I applied for financial aid at Cornell as an international student and was accepted, does it mean that I would definitely receive financial aid too?</p>
<p>If not, is it possible for me to re-apply for financial aid at the end of freshman year based upon my academic performance?</p>
<p>I do know a tiny bit about that. Although I've been researching a ton of schools lately so I might be confused, I think that they are need blind for US students but they look at international. I think that if they couldn't afford u being there than they wouldn't have taken you in. I'd say you'll do fine, but I really have no experience at all and just wanna help out lol.</p>
<p>any other insights?</p>
<p>1) Cornell is need-blind for Internationals. This means that ur decision is irrespective of the aid you ask.</p>
<p>2) But that doesn't mean they'll meet your need. Meeting your need is a whole different issue.</p>
<p>3) Cornell offers only 10-15 scholarships to Int'ls a year.</p>
<p>4) Around 60 are provided with loans/grants and stuff like that to meet their need.</p>
<p>5) Its a great achievment to be accepted at Cornell for an Int'l but mostly he/she is on her own. I for instance am being supported by an educational loan from HSBC.</p>
<p>6) If you signed an ED agreement (as i did) then you cannot ask for aid. But if your an RD applicant, you can. Whether you'll be given or not ive already explained.</p>
<p>"Cornell University makes admissions decisions without regard to the ability of students or parents to pay educational costs. Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who demonstrate financial need will be assisted in meeting that need through one or more of the following: federal and state grants, employment opportunities, loans, Cornell Commitment programs, scholarships from endowments and restricted funds, and Cornell grants."</p>
<p>I guess this is why I thought that. More power to u if they are need blind for international. Thats awesome for you.</p>
<p>Hm...Unfortunately, Cornell is NOT need-blind for internationals. Yes, Arjun, I applied RD and was accepted. But I'm afraid that they might give me little or no financial assistance.</p>
<p>stevenlee87, did you read what Arjun said? need-blind and 100% need met are 2 COMPLETELY different things.</p>
<p>is canadian student regarded as international student or local students just like US students?</p>
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<p>Stevenlee, Cornell IS need-blind to Int'ls but they don't gurantee meeting your needs. I've alresdy mentioned that before.</p>
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<p>Cornell, when it comes to finacial aid, gives Canadians and Mexicans same status as a domestic.</p>
<p>But Canadians and Mexicans are not eligible for some of the federal grants and loans, right? So how does that work?</p>
<p>i just called cornell FA office
they said that i'm not eligible for FA. ***
I'm so ****ed off right now. the lady told me that only 11 people got FA out of 300 intels</p>
<p>yeah, Cornell is very stingy towards Internationals :(. Luckily I am Canadian and hopefull my package will be decent :p.</p>
<p>sl1201, you called the FA office and asked whether you got financial assistance? Can you do that?</p>
<p>yeah i just called.
man, i dont think my parents could afford cornell without aid.
why the hell did they accept me then.</p>
<p>read the first page of this thread.
It should answer all ur questions.</p>
<p>wow, i got rejected everywhere and i think it's mostly because of the ****ing money issue.</p>
<p>Cornell is totally hitting me in the back by forcing me to pay 40k a year.</p>
<p>Hey, Arjun</p>
<p>does that mean i'll get FA with loans only? The lady told me I'm not eligible for FA.</p>
<p>well...its vary very rare that they'll actually give you a scholarship unless your truly exceptional.
Mostly, they give 60-70 financial aid packages to Internationals of which most are just loans and grants.
The statement that ur not eligible for FA surprises me because Cornell has no policy of not letting anyone apply for aid. Its the first time i'm hearing that.</p>
<p>Arjun,
I better call Cornell again. maybe that lady screwed up.</p>
<p>"Mostly, they give 60-70 financial aid packages to Internationals"</p>
<p>does this mean that other international students like me cant get any financial aid package?</p>
<p>Damn I feel so bad for you guys. I really wanted to meet a lot of international people in college. I really hope you guys manage to get some aid or somehow get to come!</p>
<h1>This is what I got today</h1>
<p>Dear ____
I am writing on behalf of the Committee on International Student Aid in response to your application for financial assistance from Cornell. I regret that we are not able to award the financial aid you have requested.</p>
<p>Given limited funds, we can make only about fifteen financial awards for international students each year and the awards are apportioned among the seven undergraduate colleges. Criteria for selection include financial need, academic strength, geographic diversity, and potential for contribution to the Cornell community as a whole. Unfortunately, because our resources are very limited, many worthy candidates are not funded. We realize that in many cases this means that students with much to contribute will not be able to attend Cornell.</p>
<p>If you are able to arrange alternate funding to attend Cornell, you must return the Declaration of Finances form <a href="http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/international/2r_declaration_of_finances.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/international/2r_declaration_of_finances.pdf</a> with bank verification that funds will be available for your entire undergraduate program before we issue an I-20 form enabling you to apply for a student visa. I should emphasize that all of our funds for 2006-07 have been committed and we do not expect any additional funds to become available. Your financial planning must be done with the knowledge that Cornell will be unable to assist you financially during the course of your undergraduate studies.</p>
<p>We are genuinely sorry not to be more encouraging about financial assistance. If you are still able to attend Cornell, please notify us by May 1. In either case, we wish you well as you continue your education.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Wendy Schaerer
Senior Associate Director of Admissions</p>