The College pledges to meet established need in full for the duration of the student's enrollment. Since Bates makes this commitment to provide financial assistance, the competition to be admitted is very intense. To apply for financial assistance, the appropriate sections of the Bates Financial Statement for International Students form must be completed. If applicable, students should enclose any relevant supplemental information to provide the Financial Aid Office with an accurate picture of the family's financial situation. Students are also encouraged to seek financial assistance through sponsors and outside sources.
Some websites provide general information about international admissions and financial aid.
Students may submit any combination of these test results, or none at all. Applicants must indicate which test results are to be considered in the Test Information section of the Bates supplement to the Common Application. This site answers many common questions regarding financial aid, testing and more. The College welcomes applications from students who wish to transfer to Bates from other post-secondary institutions. Accepted international transfer students are eligible for financial aid and campus housing.