Indiana University
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Current Undergraduate Students
Indiana University offers every new international freshman a small scholarship. Some merit scholarships are available to students with exceptional grade point averages and test scores; for more information, check out the IUB Honor website.
On- and Off-campus Employment
As you may already know, it is relatively easy to find hourly work on campus and you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the regular school year, and 40 hours per week during summers and vacations. The Career Development Center (855-5234) is located at 625 N. Jordan (near the intersection of 10th St. and Jordan across from the Health Center) and provides on-campus and off-campus employment information for IU students. Visit the Center’s Website. You must receive work authorization from the Office of International Services for off-campus employment before beginning any work. For additional information on employment regulations, see F-1 Employment or J-1 Employment.
Fee Assistance Awards
When are you graduating? The Office of International Services offers partial Fee Assistance Awards, with priority given to students nearing graduation. You can complete an application by logging onto iStart Services on this website and clicking on “Financial Information.”
Short-term Loans
IU offers some short-term loans up to $400 for eligible students. To qualify, you must be currently enrolled. To apply, visit the OIS office and fill out an application. The loan can be received in as quickly as two days.
General Suggestions:
Small awards are easier to find than large ones. You will have trouble finding full scholarships for undergraduates. Most importantly, think ahead. Begin searching for aid at least six months before you need it. If you think you may experience financial trouble or if you do not know where your next year of funding will come from, start looking right away.
