No chance for International Aid Applicant?

Paying for College
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<p>I'm an international student applying for financial aid. I was wondering if the following scenario was ever possible for an international student. Can a school admit an international student WITHOUT awarding the financial aid that s/he needs? Or, am I safe to assume that it will be an AUTOMATIC REJECT for the student if the school does not have enough institutional money? </p>

<p>I know that there are some need aware schools (e.g. Columbia) who are more selective towards International Aid applicants but still giving full award based on need. Will the same thing apply to THESE SCHOOLS in that they will also REJECT when they cannot fully meet the need?</p>

<p>Thank you,</p>

<p>unefille</p>

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<p>It depends on whether they are need blind. Stanford for example weighs in Internationals’ ability to pay when making admission decisons. Other schools, such as HPY don’t and treat Internationals the same as Americans.
It is also a bit different for Canadian applicants at certain schools.</p>

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<p>There are many schools that will admit students and not give adequate aid.</p>

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<p>^^
I see. Do you happen to know if Cornell is one of those schools?</p>

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<p>I would post this question on the international board where kids are likely to know. Cornell does not “gap” domestic students, but as they are not need blind for internationals it’s possible.</p>