Financial Aid for International Applicants

Financial Aid Application for 2025-26

Applying as:                Deadline:          

Early Decision I            November 15th               

Early Decision II           January 1st               

Regular Decision           January 15th                 

Wesleyan meets 100% of every admitted student's demonstrated need. While admission for international students seeking financial aid is extremely competitive, candidates from all countries will be considered for need-based financial aid. As an international student, in order to receive financial aid during your years at Wesleyan, you MUST apply for financial aid and be eligible at the time that you apply for admission. 

 

AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

International students applying to Wesleyan University through the Common Application or the Coalition Application through Scoir will automatically be considered for the African Scholars Program, provided that they:  

  • Are a citizen or permanent resident of one of Africa's 54 countries, and are NOT a dual U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident 
  • Are seeking (and qualify for) financial aid 
  • Have not previously enrolled full-time in college or university

Please note that there is no separate application to be considered for the African Scholars Program. The scholarship covers the full cost of attendance at Wesleyan over a four-year course of study, and is awarded to around 10 students each year. 

FREEMAN ASIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

International students applying to Wesleyan University through the Common Application or the Coalition Application through Scoir will automatically be considered for the Freeman Asian Scholarship, as long as they:  

  • Are a citizen or permanent resident of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam, and are NOT a dual U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident 
  • Are seeking (and qualify for) financial aid  
  • Have not previously enrolled full-time in college or university

Please note that there is no separate application to be considered for the Freeman Asian Scholarship. The scholarship covers the full cost of attendance at Wesleyan over a four-year course of study, and is awarded to around 11 students each year.  

Documents Required:

Upon review of your financial aid application, documentation verifying your family's 2023 income may be requested.

  • 1. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE (CSS) PROFILE 2025-26

    Submit electronically: https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile 
    Wesleyan's code number is 3959 

    • Electronic processing takes approximately 3-5 business days.  Be sure to submit in a timely manner so that you do not miss the deadline. 
    • In the case of divorced or separated parents, the CSS Profile should be completed by the custodial parent. Please see item #3 in regard to the noncustodial parent. 
    • You will receive a CSS acknowledgement form once your application has been processed.  
    • Application corrections should be made on this form and submitted directly to Wesleyan. In lieu of the limited space available in the Profile explanation box, applicants are encouraged to submit dollar-specific details relative to any special circumstances. 
    • Wesleyan University does not offer Profile fee waivers. If you are unable to complete the CSS Profile due to financial constraints, please see #3 for the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). 
  • 2. NONCUSTODIAL (NCP) PROFILE 2025-26 (if applicable)

    Submit Noncustodial Profile electronically:  https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/profile-for-parents 
    Wesleyan's code number is 3959 

    • In the case of divorced or separated parents, a PROFILE is required of both parents.  
    • Please note that the Noncustodial Profile cannot be completed prior to the start of the CSS Profile.  The students’ CSS ID number and password created during the submission of the CSS Profile are required to access and link the Noncustodial Profile with the student. 
  • 3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION (ISFAA)

    If you are unable to submit the CSS Profile or Noncustodial Parent Profile due to financial concerns or if the Profile is not available to you in your country, please complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). Noncustodial parents should complete a separate ISFAA for their own household. Please email the completed ISFAA form(s) to the Financial Aid Office at finaid@wesleyan.edu.