There are several options to assist international students with their financial needs as a graduate student at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. While international students do not qualify for federal financial aid, there are many alternative sources for funding. The following are some helpful resources.

Merit Funding at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies

International students are eligible for the Josef Korbel School of International Studies guaranteed scholarships and merit funding. For additional information click the “Josef Korbel School of International Studies Funding” link to the left.

Private Loans

Private educational loans are an important funding source for international students who do not qualify for federal loan programs. The terms of private loans vary significantly and these loans have higher rates than federal loans because the federal government does not guarantee them. They require a credit check and, typically, a co-signer.

The University of Denver (DU) recommends that students compare lenders and make informed loan selection choices. The Central Financial Aid Office provides information on lenders who offer competitive products, high quality customer service and meet the University's electronic processing requirements. This information provided is to give you an idea of what is available; for specific information regarding terms and rates, please contact the lenders directly. Links to relevant websites are provided for each loan program. If you decide to use a lender other than those listed, the extra processing time may delay the arrival of your funds. Apply early, as processing may take several weeks.

Private Loan Links

University of Denver private loan information
www.du.edu/finaid/privateloans.htm

International Education Finance Corporation
www.iefc.com
The IEFC provides loans for international students and US students studying abroad.

Citibank CitiAssist Loan
www.studentloan.com

Total Higher Education (T.H.E.) Private Loan
www.theloanprogram.org

Wells Fargo Graduate Loan
www.wellsfargo.com

Graduate Access Loan
www3.accessgroup.org

Additional Resources and Links

Below is a list of links to additional financial aid resources for international students:

EduPASS
www.edupass.org
General information for international students interested in undergraduate, graduate, or professional education in the United States. This site may also contain material of interest to international students who are already in the United States.

Canadian Bureau for International Education
www.cbie.ca
CBIE provides scholarships to Canadians wishing to study in foreign countries and to non-Canadians wishing to study in Canada.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program
www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (US Dept of State)
exchanges.state.gov/education/hhh
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-level professionals from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eurasia to the U.S. for a year of study and professional experience. 

International Research & Exchanges Board Grant Opportunities
www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp
IREX sponsors a broad range of fellowship opportunities for masters, pre-doctoral, and postdoctoral research, as well as for senior scholars, professionals, and policymakers.

Japan-IDB (Inter-American Development Bank) Scholarships
http://www.iadb.org/int/jps/main.asp
This Program awards scholarships to students from the Bank's borrowing member countries (in Latin America and the Caribbean) to pursue Master degree's studies in disciplines related to economic development.

Organization of American States (OAS) Graduate Scholarships
www.educoas.org
Scholarships are offered for study towards a Master’s or Doctorate degree in OAS member states. They may also be used for research towards a Doctorate degree, if required by a specific academic program. Scholarships are awarded for an initial period of one academic year and may be extended.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
www.peointernational.org
The IPS Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.

Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
www.rotary.org
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.

Soros Foundation/Open Society Institute
www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship
Various opportunities for funding for students from Eastern and Southeastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

This list is by no means exhaustive, nor endorsed by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. If you would like to add or delete please notify the Office of Graduate Admissions.