Cornell University Need‑Based Scholarship for International Students 2027 – USA
Offered by Cornell University
Deadline not stated
Open to international undergraduate applicants; Cornell meets 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, work‑study and loans, including the Tata Scholarship for Indian students.
Cornell University offers a comprehensive need‑based financial aid programme for international undergraduate students entering in Fall 2027. The university evaluates each family’s financial situation via the CSS Profile (code 2098) and supporting documents, then provides an aid package that covers the full difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution. Packages typically consist of non‑repayable Cornell grants, an annual work‑study award and, where necessary, a reasonable loan component.
Key points for the 2027 intake
- Cornell guarantees to meet 100 % of demonstrated financial need for admitted international undergraduates.
- The Tata Scholarship, funded by the Tata Education and Development Trust, supports up to 20 Indian students and is incorporated into the regular need‑based package. No separate application is required.
Application deadlines
- Early Decision aid materials: 1 November 2026
- Regular Decision aid materials: 2 January 2027
- Fall Transfer aid materials: 15 March 2027
How to apply for aid
- Submit an admission application via the Common Application or Universal College Application by the relevant deadline.
- Complete the CSS Profile (Cornell code 2098) by the appropriate financial‑aid deadline.
- Provide any additional documents requested (tax returns, bank statements, translations, etc.).
- Monitor the applicant portal for updates and further requests.
The aid covers tuition, housing, food, health insurance, books and personal expenses, ensuring that students from low‑income backgrounds can attend an Ivy League university. Graduate funding is available through teaching and research assistantships, fellowships and department‑specific awards, many of which also cover tuition and provide a living stipend.
How to apply
Steps to apply for need‑based aid
- Admission application: Use the Common Application or Universal College Application and meet the programme‑specific deadline (Early Decision, Regular Decision or Transfer).
- CSS Profile: Register on the CSS Profile website, select Cornell (code 2098), and submit the profile by the deadline that matches your admission route.
- Supporting documents: Upload required financial documents such as recent tax returns, bank statements and, if not in English, certified translations.
- Portal monitoring: Regularly check the Cornell applicant portal for any additional requests from the Office of Financial Aid.
What you will need
- Transcripts
- Other
Eligibility notes
Admission is need‑aware; applicants must submit the CSS Profile and financial‑aid documents at the time of admission. The Tata Scholarship is limited to Indian citizens who attended secondary school in India and have been admitted as undergraduates.
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