Financial Information

Graduate Funding Opportunities Undergraduate Tuition Adjustments
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Scholarships (for women) Southern Scholarship Foundation
Other Scholarships Emergency Loans
Fellowships, Grants and Awards Help With Credit Management

Graduate Funding Opportunities

In addition to Departmental Teaching and Research Assistantships, there are many ways that a graduate student can receive financial assistance. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Studies web page entitled Graduate Funding Opportunities.

Undergraduate Tuition Adjustments

The State of Florida provides an allocation of money each year to be used for out-of-state tuition waivers for deserving undergraduate international students. The awards are made for one semester only for up to 12 hours depending on the GPA and students MUST reapply for each semester. Students are responsible for paying the in-state portion and fees for the out-of-state credit hours waived, and any remaining tuition and fees for credit hours not waived. The number of awards depends on the amount allocated each year and on the number of applicants meeting the requirements. Awards are made by the International Center's Tuition-Waiver Committee and they are based on the applicants' overall FSU grade point average.

Deadlines
For Fall Semester (beginning in August) August 15
For Spring Semester (beginning in January) December 15
For Summer Semesters (beginning in May or June) April 15


Eligibility
All full-time undergraduate degree-seeking international students in F-1 or J-1 visa status, who have completed at least one semester at Florida State University and have a GPA of 3.3 and above are eligible to apply. Students on the 2+2 Panama program receiving in-state tuition, or students receiving a departmental waiver, and special students are not eligible for the Out-of State tuition waiver. Note: Students who are enrolled or intend to enroll for less than the required 12 hours (for Fall and Spring semesters) are eligible to apply if the reduced hours have been approved by the student's academic adviser and the international student adviser. Tuition waivers are granted based on academic merit; however a very limited number of awards are given on a need basis provided proper documentation is submitted with the application.

Selection
After the posted application deadline, the committee will review all submitted applications to verify eligibility and fund distribution. Available waivers are granted to the most students possible in descending order from 4.0 FSU GPA. Awards are generally posted beginning the 5th day of classes and before the fee payment deadline. Students will be notified via email of the committee's decision.

Application
Complete the application form below and submit to the International Center by the deadline listed above for the semester you are applying for.

» Click here for the Undergraduate Tuition Waiver form
All forms are available in alternative format upon request.

* For more information, contact Elizabeth LaBonte, Office Manager, International Center .



Florida Linkage Institute Out-of-State Tuition Exemption

Foreign students attending any of Florida's state universities or community colleges may be eligible to apply as residents for tuition purposes. In order to qualify, the student must be from one of the countries with whom a Florida Linkage Institute has been established. Students are required to return home after their tenure of graduate or undergraduate study for a length of time equal to their exemption period.

To apply for the out-of-state tuition exemption, students must contact the appropriate Linkage Institute director directly. Names and addresses are available at the IC and the following web sites.

Currently Active Florida Linkage Institutes:
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Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Scholarships (for women)

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund was established in 1981 to honor the late Margaret McNamara and her commitment to helping women and children in developing countries. The World Bank Group Family Network announced that application for scholarships (for women) will be accepted until February 1, 2005. For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please go to: www.wbfn.org and click on Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) and then on MMMF Grants for Women from Developing Countries.

Southern Scholarship Foundation

The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides rent-free cooperative living houses for a limited number of students who have excellent academic records and high financial need. Students share all household duties and expenses for food and utilities. Each foundation house is supervised by a Head Resident graduate student who resides with the students. Applications are accepted from students at all classifications throughout the year. Deadlines for priority consideration are for Spring - November 1st, for Summer - January 1st, and for Fall - March 1st. (Southern Scholarship Foundation, 322 Stadium Drive, 222-3833, http://www.southernscholarship.org)

Other Scholarships

If the staff of the IC becomes aware of other grant and scholarship opportunities for international students, the information is posted in the reception area of the center, or sent to students on our e-mail listserv.

Emergency Loans

The IC has limited funds for short-term loans to students. The maximum amount loaned by the IC is $300. Typically the loans must be repaid by the end of the term. Loans cannot be made to pay for tuition and fees.

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Fellowships, Grants and Awards

This page offers a variety of links to grant making foundations and organizations. While it is mostly focused on fellowships and grants available for international students, scholars and institutions, U.S. institutions and organizations may find it useful as well.
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