International Students
Clark provides various financial aid opportunities to international undergraduate students. Each year a select number of first-year and transfer international students receive merit scholarships and need-based grants to attend Clark — reflecting the university’s recognition of the importance of diversity and strong global commitment.
Important Deadlines
| Fall/Spring | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Action/Early Decision first-year applicants, fall 2025 admission | Nov. 1 |
| Regular Decision first-year applicants, fall 2025 admission | Jan. 15 |
| First-year applicants, spring 2025 admission | Nov. 1 |
| Transfer applicants, fall 2025 admission | Rolling March 1 – May 1 |
| Transfer applicants, spring 2025 admission | Nov. 1 |
Apply for Financial Aid
If you wish to be considered for need-based financial assistance, submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile at the time you apply. We are not able to offer financial assistance to cover the full cost of attendance. Our admissions process is need-aware, meaning that we will deny an application on financial grounds if the CSS Profile indicates greater need than we will be able to provide through merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.
The CSS Profile is the only acceptable application for financial aid, and it must be submitted online to the College Board. Please refrain from emailing a copy of your application to the Admissions Office. Also, Clark doesn’t accept the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA).
Financing Options
At Clark University, we realize that preferences and needs for additional resources for financing your education are as individual as each student.
We encourage families to consider ways to pay for educational costs that best fit their needs. Below are some suggestions you can review to determine what fits your personal financial situation.
Payment Plans
Information on Billing, Payment Plans, and Due Dates
Loan Options
Loan repayments have resumed, please log into the Student Aid website with your FSA ID to find more information about repayment options and to work with your lenders.
We recommend that you borrow for the cost of the entire academic year, not one semester as a time. Loans should be secured no later than one week prior to the billing due date to allowing time for processing and avoid late fees, interest charges and cancelled registrations. Private student loan certification will begin in June.
Private Loans
International students and their families may be eligible to borrow from private lenders with a credit-worthy U.S. Cosigner.
Employment
The U.S. government prohibits international students from working outside the university. Many international students do work on campus. However, on-campus employment is limited and part-time, and therefore should not be considered a significant source of income to pay for your educational expenses.
Office of Financial Assistance
Office Location
Clark University
Office of Financial Assistance
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
1-508-793-7478
1-508-793-8802