International Graduate Financial Aid Workbook

Graduate Scholarships

All applicants, U.S. and international, are automatically considered for CCS Graduate Scholarships upon completion of the admissions requirements. Awards are based on the strength of the application, the interview and the applicant’s potential for success. If an applicant is awarded a CCS Graduate Scholarship, they will receive notification of this scholarship along with their acceptance letter. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to continue receiving these scholarships. Students receiving tuition assistance from their employer will not be eligible for these scholarships.

International Student Grant

New and returning international students are awarded $1,500 in the first semester of enrollment each academic year. To be eligible, a student must be a citizen of a foreign country (non-U.S. resident).

U.S. Federal and State Financial Aid

International (non-U.S. resident) students are not eligible for U.S. federal (FAFSA) and state financial aid.

Resources for Outside Funding

Students are welcome to obtain funding beyond a CCS Scholarship and International Student Grant. We recommend searching for opportunities from your country of citizenship and via international organizations like NAFSA: Association of International Educators and IIE: Institute of International Education.

Student Employment

Students studying full-time in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are only eligible for certain types of on-campus employment. Employ- ment on campus is limited to fewer than 20 hours per week during the semester. Work-study positions are updated regularly and can be viewed on the Financial Aid Office CCS Campus page.

Position listings are ongoing, so it is recommended that interested students periodically check for available positions. If you are interested in working in a specific area of the College and do not see a job listing, you can reach out to the area/department to see if there are any work- study opportunities. Note: Jobs are not assigned and hiring managers have discretion over who they hire. If hired, funds will be received in the form of a biweekly paycheck.

Tuition Payment

You may pay tuition and fees in full at the time of registration. Students may pay tuition and fees online, by mail or at the Cashier’s Office.

College for Creative Studies — Attn: Cashier
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
313.664.7435

Students may also pay online through Self-Service.

Making Payments from Non-U.S. Banks

International students can also submit the enrollment deposit in their home currency by bank/credit card or bank transfer via FlyWire.

Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan

The College for Creative Studies accepts tuition payments through ACI. ACI offers monthly interest-free payment plans that allow students to divide tuition and other expenses into five smaller monthly payments, spread over the semester, for a $65 enrollment fee. For enrollment or additional information, please visit payplan.officialpayments.com.

Financial Documentation Needed for Visa Process

Admitted international (non-U.S. resident) students will need to provide documentation in order for the International Student Services Office to create an I-20.

CCS will request that students submit the financial documentation listed below. All documentation must be translated into English.

Statement of Financial Feasibility

A bank statement(s) translated into English that must document funds that are sufficient to cover one year of studies at CCS. The total sum of the statement must be at least $84,955 USD* (subtract student’s CCS Scholarship). If a student is receiving loans or other financial awards in addition to the CCS Scholarship, you may subtract those amounts as well. Students will need to provide official documentation of any non- CCS Scholarships/Grants you will receive. (*Figure includes estimated expenses.)

Affidavit of Support

If someone other than the student will be covering the cost of attending CCS, they must submit the above (Statement of Financial Feasibility – Bank Statement(s)) and complete an Affidavit of Support form. The form will be provided to the student by the Admissions Team or Global Engagement Office.

Important Note for Students Bringing Dependents

If you will be joined by dependents, a spouse or children who will require CCS-sponsored F-2 visas, then you will have to demonstrate additional funds for your Statement of Financial Feasibility. If you will have F-2 dependents, please estimate an additional $9,000 for your spouse and $3,000 for each child. Information regarding additional documentation needed for your I-20 and the visa process will be communicated via email.