How much does it cost for a degree-seeking undergraduate international student to attend UW-Superior?

Does UW-Superior offer financial aid and/or scholarships to international students?

Is the financial aid for one year or is it renewable?

Do international students need to have proof of financial support from family or a sponsor if they are awarded a scholarship?

Are there other scholarships available to international students? 

Can international students work while at UW-Superior?

Where can international students work?

Can international students make enough money working to pay for my education?

What kind of sponsorship is acceptable?

How much does it cost for a degree-seeking undergraduate international student to attend UW-Superior?

Please see https://web-2.uwsuper.edu/oip/intl_pros/intlstudentcost.cfm

 
Does UW-Superior offer financial aid and/or scholarships to international students?

Yes, in 2007-08, more than 90% of international students received $5,500 to $7500 in financial aid and/or scholarships through the Tuition Award Program. Please see International Financial Aid & Scholarships (link) for more information.

Is the financial aid for one year or is it renewable?

Awards through the Tuition Award Program (TAP) are renewable if the student maintains good academic progress. Freshmen are eligible for eight semesters of TAP awards. Transfer student TAP award limits are based on the number of credits transferred toward the UW-Superior degree.

 
Do international students need to have proof of financial support from family or a sponsor if they are awarded a scholarship?

Yes, UW-Superior is pleased to offer financial aid to international students, but the University does not offer scholarships that cover all expenses. Students must prove one year of financial support and project financial support for the rest of their education. U.S. law requires that the University has this proof of financial support before issuing the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, with students need to apply for a US student visa. Students must also prove financial support to the U.S. Consulate when applying for the student visa.

 
Are there other scholarships available to international students?

The UW-Superior University Foundation sponsors scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. International students who have already begun their studies at UW-Superior are eligible to apply for over 100 Foundation scholarships, which are awarded by individual academic departments.

International students are also eligible for Beecroft Grants, which are loans of up to $500 per year that students repay by working an adequate number of hours in an assigned job on campus. Athletes and social work majors are not eligible.

 
Can international students work while at UW-Superior?

Yes, the majority of our international students hold jobs on campus. However, US immigration laws restrict employment opportunities for international students. Students who hold an F-1 visa are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during breaks and holidays.

UW-Superior is not able to guarantee employment for all students. The Office of International Programs provides information about finding jobs, but students are responsible for finding their own jobs.

Where can international students work?

By law, international students in F-1 status can only work on campus except under restricted conditions set out by U.S. immigration laws. Many students work for food service, in the library or for the athletic department, student support services, admissions office or various academic departments.

 
Can international students make enough money working to pay for their education?

No, it is not legally possible for F-1 international students to work enough to pay for their education. See the rules of employment for F-1 students below. Also, a significant amount of time and energy is necessary for students to meet the demands of UW-Superior academic programs and, for many, to adjust to life in the United States.

What kind of sponsorship is acceptable?

Students can be sponsored by anyone, as long as the sponsor(s) 1) submit a personal bank statement/letter, 2) complete, sign and submit the Financial Verification Form and 3) a letter of sponsorship (or affidavit of support for US-based sponsors.) Students may not be sponsored by a business or company with few exceptions.