Financial need is determined based on the student's most current FAFSA and, for SU students only, the CSS PRO-FILE. Non-SU students must provide SU with access to their FAFSA for financial need review. To do so, log into your FAFSA account online and add Syracuse University (code 002882 on the FAFSA). Funds are limited, so you must meet all deadlines posted by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs.
International students are not eligible for federally funded financial aid administered by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship programs, which includes Study Abroad Grants and Merit Scholarships. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs website. International students may qualify for Named Scholarship awards, and in some cases for non-SU students, tuition differential grants.
Graduate students seeking financial aid assistance should consult with their home college or institution.
SU undergraduate students continue receiving their existing federal financial aid and any grants or scholarships awarded by SU. The following opportunities are also available:
1. MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
$650 for all eligible semester-program students with a GPA of 3.7 or above awarded by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs. The awards are automatic and based on the cumulative GPA as reported at the time of application to the program. No application is needed. International students are not eligible for this scholarship.
2. NEED-BASED STUDYABROAD GRANTS (SAGs)
Available for both semester and summer study.
Grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office in conjunction with SU Abroad and are based on the most current FAFSA and CSS PROFILE; no application is needed. Students who do not demonstrate need will not be eligible for a SAG.
3. FALL-ONLY SEMESTER PROMOTIONS
Up to 10% above existing SU aid: This supplemental grant will not be applied to the next semester if a student opts to continue. This grant is based on need-based grant from the previous year.
4. LOCATION GRANTS
Available for center-based programs in Beijing, Istanbul, and Santiago only. The award, available for both the fall and spring semesters, is based on need. Recipients of the location grant will not receive an additional SAG award.
5. NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS Various Named Scholarships are available. Click here for a complete listing and a Named Scholarship application.
AWARD COMBINATIONS FOR SU STUDENTS
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IMPORTANT NOTE: You are eligible for study abroad-specific aid for ONE semester. Eligibility for subsequent study abroad semesters is based on a case-by-case basis.
Non-SU undergraduate students who participate in SU Abroad programs are strongly encouraged to verify with their home school the continuation of existing financial aid. Most non-SU students do continue receiving their existing federal financial aid. SU's bursar requires written confirmation of funds that will be sent on behalf of visiting students; forms and additional information can be found online here.
1. MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
$650 for all eligible semester program students with a GPA of 3.7 or above awarded by SU Abroad. The awards are automatic and based on the cumulative GPA as reported at the time of application to the program. No application is needed. International students are not eligible for this scholarship.
2. NEED-BASED STUDY ABROAD GRANTS (SAGs)
Available for both semester and summer study. Grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office in conjunction with SU Abroad and are based on the most current FAFSA; no application is needed. Students who do not demonstrate need will not be eligible for a SAG. Students must provide Syracuse University with access to the online FAFSA for need review (see "Notes for All Students").
3. LOCATION GRANTS
Available for center-based programs in Beijing, Istanbul, and Santiago only. The award, available for both the fall and spring semesters, is based on need. Recipients of the location grant will not receive an additional SAG award. Locations TBA.
4. TUITION DIFFERENTIAL GRANTS
These grants are awarded to students at colleges and universities that have an existing affiliation agreement with SU Abroad. Please check our web site at suabroad.syr.edu for the current list of affiliated schools. Students enrolled in affiliated schools should consult with their study abroad office for more details.
AWARD COMBINATIONS NON-SU* STUDENTS
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*Award combinations are available only for students from affiliated colleges and universities.