International Student Aid

Are international students eligible to receive financial aid?

To receive financial aid through the Office of Student Financial Aid you must be a citizen of the United States or have lawful permanent resident status. The standard documentation for a permanent resident of the United States is the Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551, since 1997) or Resident Alien Card (Form I-551, before 1997).

You are not eligible for financial aid if:
  • You have only a Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence (I-717 or I-464)
  • You are in the United States on an F1 or F2 student visa only
  • You are in the United States on a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa only

There are scholarships and fellowships awarded through The Graduate School  that do not include citizenship or permanent resident status as a criterion.

Information about financial aid sources outside of WSU for international students is available on the Web at www.edupass.org/finaid.

Information about scholarships and loans specifically for Canadian students is available on the Web at http://www.edupass.org/finaid/canadian.phtml.

Tuition Waiver Eligibility
Holders of the following visas are eligible for waiver of the non-resident portion of assessed tuition: A, E, G, H, I, L, R and TN. Each term before the end of the first week of classes  eligible students must submit an application and documentation of their tuition waiver-eligible status to Registration and Scheduling.

Please direct questions concerning tuition waiver eligibility to Registration and Scheduling, (313) 577-3541.

"Good Neighbor" Program
Under the Wayne State University "Good Neighbor" program, residents of Ontario, Canada, who enroll in WSU academic programs, excluding the MD program, will have the non-resident portion of fees waived.

Please direct questions concerning the WSU "Good Neighbor" program to 1-877-WSU-INFO [1-877-978-3636].