International

We’re so glad you’re part of the UC Santa Cruz community! While most need-based financial aid programs are limited to U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens, there are still financial support options available to international students.


International students typically are not eligible for federal, state, or university need-based financial aid if you hold one of the following visa types:

  • F-1 or F-2 (Student Visa)
  • J-1 or J-2 (Exchange Visitor Visa)
  • G Series, H Series, and other temporary nonimmigrant visas

However, you may be considered for the following:

We’ve compiled a list of external scholarships that may be open to international students. Explore opportunities here: External Scholarships for International Students

You may also want to explore:

Support on Campus: For more information about the services available for international students at UCSC, please visit International Student Services & Programming

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Last modified: Sep 13, 2025