International Students
The average CCS Scholarship for incoming international BFA students who began their studies during the 2025/2026 academic year is $27,833.
Applicants to CCS are automatically considered for CCS Scholarships once they complete their admissions requirements. Awards are based on the portfolio, academic achievement and any other required materials and can vary from student to student during the admission process.
We strongly encourage applying by the Early Action deadline to be considered for the highest amount of scholarships available.
Undergraduate Early Action Deadline*: December 1
*For Fall start term
Additional Resources
CCS Merit Scholarships
Applicants to CCS are automatically considered for CCS Scholarships once they complete their admissions requirements. Awards are based on the portfolio, academic achievement and any other required materials and can vary from student to student during the admission process.
The average CCS Scholarship for incoming international MFA students who began their studies during the 2025 – 2026 academic year is $27,833.
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).
Additional Financial Aid Resources
U.S. Federal Financial Aid, including loans, grants and need-based aid, is not available for international students. Additional financial aid may be available through the resources provided below:
- EduPASS
- Education USA
- Fulbright
- Institution for International Education
- SallieMae
- International Education Financial Aid
- International Student Loan Center
- International Student Scholarship Search
- International Scholarship
- Fastweb
- Funding for U.S. Study
- Scholarship Positions
- Scholarships.com
- AAUW International Fellowships
- Scholarship Owl
- RaiseMe
- World Bank Scholarships Program
- Peterson’s
- Rotary
- Niche
- Sawiris Arts & Culture Scholarship For Egyptian Nationals
- The United Nations
- AMIDEASTÂ
- Open Society Foundations
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Loan Resources
- The Rowe Fund– For Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States
- International Student Loan Center
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) For Canadian students living in Ontario
Private or Alternative Loans
Private or alternative loans are available to international students. Please visit finaid.org or edupass.org for information on the alternative/private loan process and requirements. International students are encouraged to check for student scholarships, loans or grants within their home country before applying for alternative/private loans.
For resources on avoiding fraudulent scholarships, check out the scholarship scam page on the US Department of Education website.
Contact
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