FAFSA Financial Assistance, International Students

Financial Assistance for International Students

Scholarships

Loans

Part-Time Employment

Web Resources

Publications

Sources for Assistance

Important Contact Numbers

Studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas can be inspiring, exciting, and costly. Limited assistance is available to international students who hold a F-1 (student visa) or a J-1 (student exchange visa). Federal financial aid such as federal Pell grants, federal work-study, federal direct loans, and state grants are not available to international students.

Limited assistance consists of scholarships, alternative loans from private lenders, on-campus employment, and from student's home country.

Scholarships for International Students

Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic excellence, above average grades, financial need, and special services to the university.

In addition to completing the UNLV Scholarship Application, international students may apply for scholarships through private donors and agencies by filling out applications or applying on-line. Below is a list of web site addresses for FREE scholarship searches:

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.collegenet.com

Be sure to use free scholarship searches only.

Loans for International Students

There are some private lenders that allow international student to borrow for school. International student loan applications must be co-endorsed by a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. If the student is unable to repay the loan, the co-signer is responsible for repaying the loan. Students are advised to contact the various lenders for additional information. Lenders that may offer this service are listed below:

Part-time Employment for International Students

UNLV offers employment for international students. Prior to employment, international students must verify eligibility and obtain a work permit from UNLV office of International Students and Scholars. Students may work up to 20 hours per week during the semester of enrollment and 40 hours per week during vacation periods. For more information students can contact UNLV office of International Students and Scholars at (702) 895-0143.

Web Resources for International Students

The following web sites will assist UNLV International Students prepare for study in the United States.

www.nafsa.org
Association for International Educators

www.edupass.org
The Smart Student Guide to Studying in USA

www.studyusa.com
Study in the USA Education Guide

http://collegeboard.com
Guide to Prepare, Inspire, and Connect Students to College

www.internationalstudent.com
International Student Web Site

www.IEFA.org
International Education Financial Aid

www.iie.org
Institute of International Education

www.iefc.com
International Education Finance Corporation

*Be sure to visit the UNLV International Student web site at
www.unlv.edu/studentserv/International.html/

Publications for International Students

The following publications are only a few of what is available on each of the above mentioned web sites. Be sure to review each web site for helpful publications available to the international student.College Handbook: Foreign Student Supplement
College BoardFunding for U.S. Study - A Guide for International Students and Professionals Institute for International Education

Sources of Assistance for International Students

International students have a vast range of resources available to them other than federal financial aid. The following list is a small list of resources for international students to contact for assistance.

• Private U.S. Organizations and Sponsors
• Student's Home Country Contact your home country embassy or Secretary of Education.
• International Organizations
• Student's Family