Does Cornell give aid to international students?
Yes. Cornell offers need-based aid to admitted international undergraduates.
Does it meet full demonstrated need?
Cornell says it meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international students who requested aid.
Is Cornell need-blind?
No. International undergraduate admission is need-aware.
What should applicants submit?
The CSS Profile and any additional financial documentation Cornell requests.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Cornell provides need-based aid to admitted international undergraduates who request aid and demonstrate financial need. Admission is need-aware.
Other verified benefits
Cornell says it meets 100% of admitted international undergraduates’ demonstrated financial need with grants, work-study and reasonable student loans depending on family income.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
This is need-based aid, not a universal merit scholarship. Aid can include family contribution, work-study and loans.
Who is eligible to apply?
International first-year and transfer applicants seeking aid must request it during admission and complete the CSS Profile plus any requested documents.
Cornell is need-aware for international admission but states it meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international students who applied for aid.
Eligible countries
International undergraduate applicants who apply for financial aid and demonstrate financial need.
Language requirements
Must meet Cornell undergraduate admission and English requirements where applicable.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Academic transcripts
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Passport/ID
What should you do next?
- Apply to Cornell.
- Request financial aid during admission.
- Complete the CSS Profile using Cornell code 2098.
- Respond to IDOC/document requests.
- Review the aid offer after admission.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cornell meet 100% of international students’ need?
Cornell says it meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international undergraduates who requested aid.
Is Cornell need-blind for international applicants?
No. Cornell’s international undergraduate admission process is need-aware.