The Art of understanding the 3rd category of applicants within need-aware institution

Paying for College
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<p>Hi,
I want to apply to Stanford but don't get how it works with the aid (or loans?!) for internationals.</p>

<p>I know that need-based money for international applicants is very limited.</p>

<p>Assuming the following:</p>

<p>1) I were to qualify for an offer and money was the only limiting factor.</p>

<p>2) Other international applicants, who have a stronger application, receive the available need-based money.</p>

<p>--> the following international students get accepted straight away: the ones, who could be awarded need-based money and the ones, who could pay for themselves.</p>

<p>What happens to the other international applicants?
Do they get declined straight away due to insufficient funding or do they get the offer to attend using a loan instead of grant money?</p>

<p>In other words, if your parents can't afford Stanford and you are not among the small group of internationals receiving grants, does Stanford give you the opportunity to pay for your education once you have graduated and are earning money yourself?</p>

<p>Thank you very much for your help.</p>

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<p>Stanford is not need blind for international students.</p>

<p>This means that your ability to pay will be a factor in the admissions process. If the school has to choose between 2 equally qualified international students, the one with the ability to pay or need less of the school’s resources will get the tip.</p>

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<p>No. </p>

<p>In order for you to obtain a visa to study in the US, you must first prove that you are able to fund your education, either through institutional aid, funds that your parents have in the bank, funding from your home government, secured loans,etc.</p>