Your family will also be expected to contribute as much as they can afford towards the cost of your education. After family resources, US colleges are the primary source of funding for international undergraduate students. More funding is usually available from private than state institutions. Types of University Scholarships Full scholarships that cover total expenses are very rare. Funding is usually based on academic merit, though some colleges may give funding based on need.
Some institutions also offer sports scholarships or performing arts scholarships.
Please read our Sports Scholarships page for further information. Be certain to determine what scholarships are available to international students and their eligibility criteria. Our reference library has The College Board's International Student Handbook , which lists all universities and whether or not they offer any type of financial aid to non-US citizens. You are welcome to browse through this Handbook during our opening hours . Financial Aid from Other Organisations Loans Loans are available from some US universities or through certain US lenders, but in most cases the universities and private lenders require that the student has a US citizen to co-sign the loan.