Resources for International Students

Loans and Other Resources

We encourage international students to consider a variety of ways to help fund business school, including federal loans; scholarships; employment; personal savings; family funds; company or government sponsorship; and other outside loans, grants, and scholarships.

Loans are disbursed through the Financial Aid Office; visit the University of Rochester’s financial aid website for additional information. 

International students do not quality for US Federal loan programs unless they are permanent residents of the United States. An international student may apply for a private alternative source of funding, but a United States citizen or permanent resident is typically required as a co-borrower. For a complete list of loans that current University of Rochester undergraduate and graduate students are taking—so you can find the best fit for you based on your eligibility—visit elmselect.com. 

Additional helpful resources can be found below:
 

Several resources exist for international students seeking financial aid to study in the US. Some banks will authorize loans to international students, provided that the student has a credit-worthy US co-signer to guarantee the loan. Also, some lenders may offer collateral loans or loans secured by a credit-worthy foreign citizen. Simon does not offer no-cosigner loan options.

Disclaimer: The University of Rochester does not maintain a preferred lender list. Thus, the University has no agreements or relationships with any lenders and does not receive any benefit, financial or otherwise, from the use of alternative loans by students.