Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students

Roosevelt University offers numerous scholarship opportunities, some of which are available to international students. The majority of scholarships are based on academic merit, not on financial need.  International students are considered to be non-immigrants and non-permanent residents; therefore, international students are not eligible for U.S. federal or state financial aid. 

Bachelor's Degree

The Undergraduate Scholarship Calculator is for new undergraduate students (Bachelors' degree) interested in academic programs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies. Students who are applying as a first year university student (freshman) or transferring credit from another university or college may qualify for these awards. There is no application form for these awards; they are based on academic merit (your grade point average). First year students (freshmen) should also take the ACT or SAT exam to qualify for scholarships.  The Pre-Pharmacy program is a maximum two year scholarship/award. Please use the Undergraduate Scholarship Calculator to request an estimate of your award. 

• Click here for more information on the ACT. 
• Click here for more information on the SAT.

Master's Degree

Qualified international students may apply for graduate scholarships and assistantships.  Please complete and submit the following application by March 1 if you are applying for Fall (August) admission or October 15 if you are applying for Spring (January) admission.  Some departments may have additional applications.  

• Combined Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship Application  
• Recommendation Form  (Graduate Assistantship Applicants Only)  

Music and Theatre Students

All students who apply, audition, and are accepted to the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) are considered for talent-based CCPA Scholarships.  Master's students may also apply for Graduate Music Assistantships.  Students who apply to CCPA are not eligible for academic scholarships through Roosevelt University.