All financial aid awards at Colby are based on an appraisal of an applicant's ability to meet the costs of a Colby education. Financial aid for international students is limited and the competition is keen, though recently Colby awarded over $3.4 million in institutional aid to more than 110 international students. Students who have supplied completed information to Colby's Office of Financial Aid and who are deemed eligible for aid receive a detailed financial aid package (conditions of the award as well as the specific U.S. dollar amounts involved) with the letter offering admission to Colby. The comprehensive fee covers tuition, room, and board. Books, school supplies, and personal expenses are also part of a student's budget. Enrolled international students who receive need-based Colby grant aid may choose a stipend or they may work on campus for during the summer.

Financial Aid Application Instructions
On all documents, use the best figures available to you and estimate, if necessary, to meet deadlines. Do not leave any answers blank. Enter "0" or "NA" if the question does not pertain to you.

Keep copies of all completed forms for future reference.

Complete copies of 2007 national income tax returns, or employer's certifications (with translation), will be required before financial aid is considered final, and awards may be revised if figures differ substantially, so it is important to estimate carefully.

If either parent is self-employed, documents showing an itemization of income, business expenses, assets, and debts must be submitted.

If you wish to explain any special circumstances that may affect your family's ability to contribute to the cost of education, please send additional sheets to Colby. Exceptional circumstances can be considered only if they are explained and specific dollar amounts are included.

An aid application will be considered only when all requested documents and information have been received. Please be sure to notify us if you have an unavoidable delay. We want to be able to offer you the aid for which you are eligible. Please help us to help you by following instructions and meeting deadlines. If you have questions about documents or procedures, please write, call, or e-mail the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (admissions@colby.edu).

Aid will be offered to all admitted applicants who are determined by the College to qualify for assistance and who meet our deadlines for receipt of documents and other required information. Admission decisions and aid decisions will be mailed at the same time, when possible.

International students applying for financial aid will be considered for any Colby scholarship fund for which they may be eligible. Students from Denmark, from Zimbabwe, and from families that have suffered political oppression are qualified, if admitted, for Oak Foundation scholarships at the College. Graduates of the United World Colleges who are admitted to Colby qualify for funds from the Davis-United World College Scholars Program. Students with financial need from Latin America may qualify for a Neskowin Scholarship from Colby.