Financial Aid

Whether it’s scholarships, grants, or connecting students to federal aid, the University of Michigan has numerous resources and ways to help eligible students and their families pay for college. The Office of Financial Aid is your number one resource for finding out how to apply for aid, what you need to do to qualify, and what types of financial aid are available. Now is the time to contact Financial Aid and set up a time to start making your financial aid plans with an advisor.
International students on temporary visas are not eligible for financial aid, and are expected to pay the full cost of attendance.
Learn about the financial aid options that are available to eligible entering and continuing students.
Students at U-M are typically awarded three types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, loans, and Work-Study.
Federal regulations and University of Michigan policy severely limit the types of financial assistance available to international students. University admissions policies require that students with F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, and G-series visas have enough resources to meet their expenses throughout their stay at U-M; students with these visas are not eligible for federal student aid. However, some non-U.S. citizens may be eligible for need-based financial aid programs.
Scholarships for international undergraduate students are very rare. To inquire, students should contact their admitting school or college. Student athletes should work through the U-M Athletic Department for potential scholarships in that area.
Visit the Office of Financial Aid website for full details.