Important Information for International Students
Financial Assistance

Carson-Newman has limited financial assistance available to international students in the form of merit-based academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, music performance scholarships, institutional grants, and work-study positions. Total financial aid would seldom exceed $5,000.00 and might consist of a combination of any or all of these. Students should therefore be prepared to pay the remainder of the annual costs. Carson-Newman does not sponsor international students nor provide full cost financial assistance.

Academic Scholarships. International students enrolled in the academic undergraduate program are considered for academic scholarships on the same basis as are United States citizens. The criteria used by the Financial Aid Office for determining eligibility and amount of the scholarship are: the students secondary school records, certified results of any national examination (GCE, Baccalaureate, etc.) or standard examination for entry into higher education in the students country of origin, and results on standardized Tests such as the TOEFL, SAT and/or ACT. Students applying only to the English Language Institute are not eligible for academic scholarships. If awarded, these scholarships are renewable each succeeding academic year provided the student is enrolled full-time and maintains a minimum grade point average (GPA).

Athletic Scholarships. Students interested in athletic scholarships must provide a letter of interest to the Athletic Director, along with supporting evidence of athletic ability such as a recommendation from a coach, a video, etc.

Music Performance Scholarships. Those interested in applying for a music scholarship must demonstrate their ability by means of an audition. This may be live or by means of recorded media. Arrangements need to be made directly with the Chair of the Music Department.

Institutional Grants. If all other requirements for admission are met and the student can demonstrate a high level of financial need, there may be a basis for eligibility for an outright grant. It will be necessary to file an International Student Financial Aid Application and provide certified supporting documents demonstrating the need. Note: international students are not eligible to apply for U. S. federal or state financial aid.

Work-Study Positions. The U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) does allow international students to work on campus and up to 20 hours per week. Therefore, Carson-Newman does offer a limited number of work-study positions based primarily upon demonstrated financial need. The salary is the current federal minimum wage. No income tax will be paid on Work-Study income, but a declaration must be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The income received from on-campus jobs is normally used by students for monthly miscellaneous expenses. A variety of work situations is available. Students are themselves responsible for identifying available positions and applying for them. A list of these can be obtained from the Work-Study Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office at the beginning of each semester.

Academic Calendar 2001-2002