International Applicants: Applying for Financial Aid

International (Non-Canadian) First-Year Applicants

Though financial aid for international students is limited, Colby awarded nearly Sloop hero$5 million in institutional grant aid to more than 100 international students in the 2011-12 academic year.

Financial aid is awarded to students based on the amount of each family’s financial need, as determined by the College. If you receive need-based grant aid from Colby, you may also be eligible for assistance with summer living and travel expenses.

Documents can be sent via the mail, fax (207-859-4828), or scan/email as a PDF to finaid@colby.edu. Please include the name of the student on all application materials. Colby College does not participate in the College Board's Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC).


Financial Aid Deadlines:

 Submitted/postmarked by:  Early
Decision I
Early
Decision II 
Regular
Decision 
 International Student Financial Aid Application
Nov. 15   Jan. 1  Jan. 1
 International Student Certification of Finances Nov. 15  Jan. 1  Jan. 1
 2012 national tax forms or employer income statements
 (translated)
April 15  April 15  Feb. 22

Apply for financial aid by submitting:
  • 2013-14 International Student Financial Aid Application completed, signed, and returned directly to Colby
  • 2013-14 International Student Certification of Finances completed, signed, and returned directly to Colby
  • Parents' national tax forms
    • If tax forms are not used in your country please submit certifications (with translations) from parents' employers itemizing all types of income, including wages and other kinds of remuneration and benefits to be received in 2012
  • If either parent is self-employed, submit documents showing an itemization of income, business expenses, assets, and debts 
  • Early Decision Candidates Only: Please submit translated versions of parents' and students' 2011 income tax returns or employer income documentation by Nov. 15 for ED I and by Jan. 1 for ED II.

To appeal your financial aid award, please complete our Request for Review form and submit it via mail, email (kstevens@colby.edu), fax.