Financial Information
for International Undergraduate Students
Financial aid & scholarships
Need-based financial aid and student loans are not available to prospective international students.
As an international freshmen or international transfer student at UMass Dartmouth, you'll automatically be considered for the following scholarships based on your application and acceptance to UMassD.
International Freshmen $10,000-$15,500 with a high school GPA of 2.75 and above
International Transfers $10,000 with a transfer GPA of 3.0 and above
The merit scholarship is granted for a total of four years (eight semesters) as long as the student maintains full-time status (12 day credits each semester) and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at UMassD. If the student drops below full-time (less than 12 day credits per semester) and/or falls below the required 3.0 GPA, the scholarship is permanently forfeited.
Financial documents required for an I-20
To demonstrate your financial resources
- Financial documents (bank statements, loans, financial guarantee letter from government) valid within 9 months of the first day of class with a minimum balance of $54,000 USD.*
*Scholarship amount can be deducted from the bank statement balance, if admitted and awarded.
- Affidavit of Support (the amount should be equal to or greater than the balance on the above financial documents)
- Declaration and Certification of Finances (PDF)
Calculate your Cost of Attendance (COA)
Choosing which college to attend is a big decision, and we want to help you make an informed decision. Affording college means being able to pay for your Direct Costs and budgeting for your Indirect Costs.
Learn more about tuition & fees and cost of attendance.
Financing your education
Private loan
International students are not eligible for federal or state aid, however, they can apply for a private student loan. Most lenders will require that an international student have a co-borrower that is either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. A list of our preferred Private Lenders can be found at ELMselect.com, but please note you can choose any lender that meets your criteria. We suggest that you contact potential lenders prior to applying to confirm the requirements for international students or reach out to lenders from your local bank in your home country.
Payment plan
UMassD offers an interest-free monthly payment plan to pay your term bill. The Plan offers a maximum of five payments per term, due August–December and January–May. To learn about the monthly payment plan, visit the Bursar's Office, or call the Student Service Center at 508.999.8857.
Student employment
Help finance your education with on campus employment opportunities. International students are allowed to work on campus for 20 hours per week during academic semester and 40 hours during Summer, Winter, and Spring Breaks. Minimum hourly earning is about $15 per hour.
Next steps
- Calculate your total Cost of Attendance and discuss with your family/sponsor.
- Pay your enrollment deposit and housing deposit if plan to live on campus. Enrollment deposit is refundable by May 1.
- Prepare bank statement(s) or financial proof with a minimum balance of $54,000 less the merit award amount you may receive. Submit the Affidavit of Support, Declaration of Finance form, along with the passport page to your application portal.
- Receive the I-20 in your UMassD email account and schedule a visa interview.