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Apply for Aid International Students

International Students students, step number 1 About Aid
International Students students, step number 2 Apply for Aid (currently selected)
International Students students, step number 3 Accept Aid
International Students students, step number 4 Manage Aid
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​​Financial Aid Process​​​

International Students students, step number 1 About Aid
International Students students, step number 2 Apply for Aid (currently selected)
International Students students, step number 3 Accept Aid
International Students students, step number 4 Manage Aid

When applying for student​ financial aid, it is important to pay attention to dates and deadlines, follow all of the required steps and provide requested ​documentation.​​

Important dates

Pay attention to timelines, especially priority dates.

Step-by-step

Follow these simple steps to apply for financial aid.

To do lists

Stay on track with your Student Center To Do List.

Apply checklist

Financial aid application checklist.

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