International Financial Aid

Costs of attending a university in the U.S. are generally high. CU Boulder cannot provide federal financial aid to international students, and immigration regulations severely restrict employment of international students. Please review the information below to learn about funding opportunities that are available to international students through CU Boulder.

Undergraduate Student Funding Possibilities

International students are eligible for a few merit-based CU Boulder scholarships. Additionally, there are many funding opportunities outside of the university. We do not accept the CollegeBoard International Student Financial Aid Application. 

Athletic & Music Scholarships

These are occasionally available through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the College of Music. They offer full or partial scholarships for very talented individuals. You can contact these offices directly:

  • , Dal Ward Athletic Center, University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder, 368 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0368, 303-492-7931
  • , University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder, 301 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0301, 303-735-2283

Online Resources

Print Resources

IIE Books has several print resources for purchase. We recommend Funding For U.S. Study: A Guide for Citizens of Other Nations, which provides current information on grants and fellowships for study abroad.


Institute of International Education
P.O. Box 371
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0301
Phone: 1-800-445-0443
E-mail: iiebooks@pmds.com

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As a student or prospective student at CU Boulder, you have a right to certain information pertaining to financial aid programs, the Clery Act, crime and safety, graduation rates, athletics and other general information such as the costs associated with attending CU Boulder. To view this information visit colorado.edu/your-right-know.