International Student Funding Opportunities
While only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal and state financial aid programs, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students and a small number of students from specific countries may be eligible for institutional funding opportunities, like a Carnegie Mellon grant.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)
DACA students are not eligible for federal student aid, but may be eligible for institutional financial aid, like a Carnegie Mellon grant. To start the application process, DACA students should complete a CSS Profile. At the time of admission, Carnegie Mellon may request documentation to confirm DACA status in order to process financial aid accordingly, but documentation is not required when submitting an application. At this time, undocumented students without DACA status are not eligible to apply for financial aid.
Behring Foundation Scholarship
The Behring Foundation, a Brazilian-based family organization focused on empowering talented youth and promoting social development, has established a scholarship to support students from Brazil pursuing tech-related undergraduate degrees at Carnegie Mellon. The scholarship provides funding for two students per year with permanent residential addresses in Brazil who are enrolled in the School of Computer Science or the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The scholarship may cover up to the full cost of attendance for the duration of their undergraduate education dependent on financial need and other aid resources the student may receive.
In order to apply for the scholarship, students must complete the CSS Profile. Students who are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident will select 'Other' for the student citizenship status question on the CSS Profile. Students who are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in addition to the CSS Profile. Supporting documents may be requested after submission of either of these applications.
CMU-Qatar Financial Aid
For CMU-Qatar students, there are many different types of financial assistance to help pay for the cost of a Carnegie Mellon education. Merit-based scholarships and need-based grants are available to students of all nationalities. Additionally, Qatari citizens have access to government scholarships and corporate sponsorships.
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Study Abroad Funding
There are many sources available for funding study abroad opportunities, including grants and scholarships provided by Carnegie Mellon, private and government entity funding, and funding for specific study abroad programs. Check out our website for more details or feel free to reach out to GoAbroad@andrew.cmu.edu.
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