If this is not possible, copies in the applicant's possession may be acceptable if they have been certified by the proper school authorities. Applicants may not validate their own documents. The class or division of the degree must be stated if this is the customary method of reporting the quality of academic work. Financial Plan . Neither University financial gift aid nor United States bank loans are available to foreign students in the Master's program.
Doctoral applicants are eligible to apply only for gift aid.
Applicants who need financial assistance are advised to explore possibilities in their home country and from United States government sources. Information about the latter may often be obtained from a United States consulate or information service office. The Institute of International Education , One East 67th Street, New York, New York 10021, also provides information about scholarship opportunities. Due to the fact that the language of instruction is not English, graduates of the University of Puerto Rico will be required to take an English examination.