Cornell Financial Aid for First-Year and Transfer International Undergraduates

Eligibility - All first‑year and transfer undergraduate international applicants seeking Cornell grant or scholarship aid must submit the CSS Profile. - Cornell’s admission process for international students is need‑aware; financial need is one factor among many. - Cornell meets 100 % of the demonstrated financial need of admitted international undergraduates with a combination of Cornell grants, an annual work‑study award, and student loans (subject to family income). - U.S. citizens with dual citizenship, eligible non‑citizens (refugees, asylees), and undocumented students who graduated from a U.S. high school follow the U.S. student guidelines, not this international process. - Fee waivers for the CSS Profile are generally unavailable to international students; exceptions may exist for students in countries where the College Board cannot process payments (contact intl‑finaid@cornell.edu). Funding Sources - Cornell Grants: need‑based awards that do not need to be repaid. - Work‑Study: an annual award that provides on‑campus employment. - Student Loans: “reasonable” loans based on total family income; exact loan limits are not specified in the source. - Tax: Grants and scholarships exceeding qualified education expenses (tuition and mandatory fees) are taxable; Cornell withholds 14 % unless exempt under a tax treaty. Application Timeline and Deadlines - CSS Profile becomes available after Oct 1 2026 for the 2027‑28 academic year. - Early Decision deadline: Nov 1 2026. - Regular Decision deadline: Jan 2 2027. - Transfer deadline: Mar 15 2027. - Applicants should complete the CSS Profile as soon as possible after Oct 1 2026 and no later than the applicable deadline. - Official Cornell Aid Offers are tentatively released in early April (Spring) after tuition, fees, housing, and dining rates are confirmed. Application Process Steps 1. Complete the CSS Profile (search “Cornell University” or use code 2098). 2. Submit any additional documents requested via the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). 3. Review the preliminary Cornell Aid Estimate (available after admission decisions). 4. Cornell reviews the profile and documentation to determine Expected Family Contribution and eligibility. 5. Receive the official Cornell Aid Offer in Spring. Tax Considerations - Any grant or scholarship aid above tuition and mandatory fees is considered taxable income by the U.S. IRS. - Cornell withholds 14 % of such excess unless a tax treaty provides exemption. - Cornell does not provide individual tax advice; students should consult personal tax advisors. Unknowns and Source Limitations - Exact dollar amounts of grants, work‑study awards, and loan limits are not disclosed in the source. - Specific eligibility criteria for tax‑treaty exemptions are not detailed. - The source does not provide information on changes that may occur after publication (e.g., tuition rates, policy updates). - Fee‑waiver eligibility for international students is described only in limited terms; further clarification may be needed. - The timeline for the release of official aid offers is “tentative” and could shift. - All information reflects the 2027‑28 cycle and may not apply to future years. Source: https://finaid.cornell.edu/first-year-and-transfer-students-international Checked: 2026-10-04T09:03:31.809767+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.