International Applicant Financial Aid

Whitman College provides both need-based and merit-based scholarships to assist international students in financing a college education. Need-based scholarships for international students are calculated based on the information provided in the Whitman International Student Financial Aid Application (WISFAA), which is available to complete after a student has submitted their application for admission. Whitman will meet 100% of demonstrated need for international students who are offered admission.

In some cases, merit-based scholarships are available to international students who do not demonstrate any financial need. No additional materials are required to qualify.

All students may also apply for scholarships in fine arts, debate, music, outdoor recreation, and theater and dance. These scholarship applications will become available after your Common Application has been completed and submitted to Whitman. Please make to check individual scholarship deadlines and other requirements, as they differ between scholarships.

International students have the opportunity to work on campus up to 15 hours per week while classes are in session and up to 40 hours per week during holidays and breaks. The Career and Community Engagement Center is an excellent resource in securing these opportunities. Students can apply for on-campus jobs using Handshake, Whitman’s job and internship platform.

Whitman is highly need-aware for international students. Fewer than two percent of international students who will require full financial support to attend Whitman and who do not have an additional source of funding (such as the Davis United World College scholarship) are offered admission.

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