Gardna
June 18, 2010, 2:14pm
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<p>There is a long, tedious debate about that and if you start it it’ll take over this thread and you won’t get any more information about anything. It might be easier to think that Berkeley definitely does not offer need-based aid to international students, but they might offer merit-based money (based not on financial need but on things like grades) to international students.</p>
<p>I found [this</a> link](<a href=“http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/financial_aid]this ”>http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/financial_aid ) about the opportunities for international students at Berkeley. </p>
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Tuition and Fee Awards</p>
<p>These awards paid directly toward required registration fees. Tuition and Fee awards do not need to be re-paid.
<p>Work-study is a special on-campus employment program awarded to a small number of students based on need. Awards are not applied directly to tuition, but earned through specific on-campus jobs categorized as “work-study” positions. Work-study awards are distributed along with the fall and spring Tuition Award (see above) applications available in late spring and fall.
<p>This is a merit-based award for students who are excelling academically. Award amount depend upon level of need and academic achievement. The Undergraduate scholarship application is part of the Tuition Award and Work-study (see above) application in the spring only.
<p>All registered international graduate students who have a child living with them in the Bay Area are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded based on financial need and changes in the applicant’s financial situation. Applications are accepted during the Graduate Student Financial Aid application period.
<p>These loans are interest-free while registered at Berkeley, and may be repaid after completing studies. See also the Shih Loan Program for more information.
<p>Some financial assistance is available to students who have unexpected medical expenses that are not covered by their health insurance and which result in substantial financial hardship. (Note: All students at Berkeley must have health insurance.) The Medical Fund can pay bills directly to the health care provider and has a lifetime limit of $500. For more information, see an Adviser at Berkeley International Office.
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