Financial Aid for International Students

Program Required Application Description Priority filing date** Grants & Scholarships       Radford University Foundation Scholarships Radford University Foundation Scholarship Application Substantial merit and need-based academic and athletic scholarship aid is awarded annually to currently enrolled students. Information will be announced on the Financial Aid website in February 2010 Outside Scholarships   Contact local civic groups and organizations. Some organizations offer scholarships and grants to outstanding students. Review individual scholarship information. Loans       Alternative Loan Programs RU Information Request Form and Alternative Loan Application (from the lender) There are various types of these loans which vary between lenders. Some may lend to international students with a U.S. co-signer. Review the RU Alternative Loan brochure, visit lender sites, or contact your personal lender. NONE Work       Work Scholarship Program- Click here to be taken to the Student Employment website. Starting the 2nd week of class students can contact supervisors directly from the listing of available jobs. Students may work up to 9 hours per week on campus and earn minimum wage.  Starting 2nd week of class Residence Assistant Applications are available from the Office of Residential Life, P.O. Box 6897, Tyler Hall, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-5375 Positions in the university's residence halls. Contact the Office of Residential Life, P.O. Box 6897, Tyler Hall, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-5375. Other Financing       Payment Plan Information Visit the Student Accounts Site for application information. Allows student and their families to make payments on tuition and fees and campus room and/or board charges. (See the Student Accounts web site.) Other International Financial Aid Resources Visit Mark Kantrowitz's web page for Financial Aid resources for International Students. This web page provides links to many valuable resources to help international students find financial assistance. N/A   International Education Financial Aid website IEFA is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country. N/A   International Education Finance Corporation IEFC offers financial assistance for the growing population of students who wish to study in foreign countries. N/A   The Institute of International Education       The International Student Organization     **Some programs require students to be at least 1/2 time students, in a degree-granting program.