International Admission Financial Aid
Sea Gull Nation Scholarship
The Sea Gull Nation Scholarship is available to new incoming freshmen (8 semesters of eligibility) and transfer students (6 semesters of eligibility) beginning with the Fall 2024 semester who have a permanent home address outside of Maryland. No separate application is necessary. Students must be registered full time (12 or more credits per semester) and be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements to maintain eligibility.
Students qualifying for/charged in-state tuition, non-resident regional tuition rate, and those receiving tuition remission are not eligible to receive the Sea Gull Nation Scholarship. Recipients of the Sea Gull Nation Scholarship will not be considered for the Salisbury University Transfer Grant or Transfer Merit Scholarships.
SU Merit Scholarships (Incoming Freshman Students Only)
This scholarship is determined through SU’s financial aid packaging process after admission is offered. Awards for non-Maryland residents can range from $6,000 to $8,500 per year, including the Sea Gull Nation scholarship, based on academic level used during admission process. Refer to our Freshman Net Price Calculator on the SU website: Freshman Net Price Calculator
Transfer Merit Scholarship (Incoming Transfer Students Only)
This scholarship is determined through SU’s financial aid packaging process after admission is offered. Awards for non-Maryland residents can range from $6,000 to $7,000 per year, including the Sea Gull Nation Scholarship, based on transfer GPA. Refer to our Transfer Net Price Calculator on the SU website: Transfer Net Price Calculator
Academic Works
- Academic Works is a database of SU scholarship endowed by various donors and benefactors, each with their own specific criteria and qualifications.
- Students get access to sign into the site once they are admitted to the University (not as applicants).
- The system acts as a “matching” service so it takes the guess work out of figuring out what you can apply to. On your Academic Works dashboard, you will see a “Recommended” list of scholarship opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications; application to these scholarships requires additional steps such as an essay or answering supplemental questions.
- Academic Works opens on December 1 each year for scholarships that will be awarded for the next academic year. Most scholarships have application deadlines during spring semester (February-May). Each recommended scholarship opportunity will list the deadline date. Students should not apply to a scholarship for which they are not recommended to apply to.
Private Educational Loans
There are several private educational loan lenders that work specifically with international students, including:
- Discover: College Loans for International Students | Discover Student Loans
Discover offers private student loans to international students who are attending an eligible U.S. college or university and have a creditworthy cosigner who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Loans are fee-free and students have the option of four in-school repayment options but only one term. - Investopedia: Best International Student Loans (investopedia.com)
This site provides information about the best international student loans.
Information about Cost of Attendance: Tuition & Fees at Salisbury University
Find costs for both Maryland residents and out of state residents. Direct Cost are items that may appear on the campus bill each semester such as tuition, fees, meal plan and housing. Indirect Cost are items that will not appear on the campus bill but are included in the overall cost of attendance and financial aid budget.
Additional information about financial aid can be found on the SU website: Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Salisbury University