Applying as an International Student

Applying for Aid

Most types of federal financial aid are available only to U.S. citizens and certain eligible noncitizens.

You may be considered an eligible noncitizen if you have one of the following immigration statuses:

  • U.S. permanent resident with a Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
  • Conditional permanent resident (I-551C)
  • Holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing one of these designations:
    • Refugee
    • Asylum Granted
    • Parolee
    • Cuban-Haitian Entrant

If you meet one of these criteria, you can apply for federal aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You’ll also need to meet other general eligibility requirements to receive federal aid.

If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, you are still encouraged to submit the UNC Scholarship Application in Ursa to be considered for scholarships funded through the UNC Foundation.