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Here’s how you can apply for financial aid as an international student, whether you will be a first-year student at Clark or you are transferring from another college or university:

Step 1: Confirm your status

Do you know whether you are considered an international student? You are an international student if:

  • You are not a U.S. citizen.
  • You do not have a green card.
Step 2: Know your deadline to apply

All students seeking need-based financial assistance must complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS)/Financial Aid PROFILE form, but deadlines vary.

If you are applying for your first year at Clark, your CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form is due:

  • Jan. 15 if you are a Regular Decision or Early Decision II applicant
  • Nov. 15 if you are an Early Action or Early Decision I applicant
  • Nov. 1 if you are a spring applicant

If you are transferring to Clark, then your CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form is due:

  • May 1 if you are a fall applicant
  • Nov. 1 if you are a spring applicant
Step 3: Complete and submit your application

All students seeking need-based financial assistance must complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS)/Financial Aid PROFILE form, but deadlines vary.

If you are applying for your first year at Clark, your CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form is due:

  • Jan. 15 if you are a Regular Decision or Early Decision II applicant
  • Nov. 15 if you are an Early Action or Early Decision I applicant
  • Nov. 1 if you are a spring applicant

If you are transferring to Clark, then your CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form is due:

  • May 1 if you are a fall applicant
  • Nov. 1 if you are a spring applicant
Step 4: Complete and submit your application
Contact Information

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(Fax)

finaid@clarku.edu