International Scholarships, Assistance, and Awards

The international undergraduate student cost of attendance includes direct costs billed by the college, such as tuition, room and board, health insurance and fees. There are also estimated expenses that will not be billed by Springfield College but for which you must plan to budget (e.g., books/supplies, personal expenses, transportation). Between these direct and indirect costs, on average international undergraduate students should be prepared to fund approximately $35,000 per year towards their education, after scholarships and financial awards have been applied.

International undergraduate students will be required to show proof of funding for the first year costs in the Certification of Finances in order to be issued the I-20 form for the F1 visa.

Contact intladmissions@springfield.edu for more information.

The international graduate student cost of attendance includes direct costs billed by the college, such as tuition, fees and mandatory health insurance. Graduate program costs vary depending on the program, its length of attendance, and the mode of instruction (on-site, hybrid, or online). The cost of the program can be calculated by reviewing the information for your program of choice to determine the total number of academic credits required to complete the program. You can then multiply this by the cost per credit.

There are also estimated expenses that will not be billed by Springfield College but for which you must plan to budget (e.g., books/supplies, personal expenses, transportation). Graduate international students may choose to live in Springfield College graduate housing and eat their meals in campus dining halls.

Between these direct and indirect costs and after scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships, on average, international graduate students enrolled in 9 credits per term should be prepared to fund approximately $32,000 per year towards their education if living off campus or $35,000 per year if living on campus. These averages may fluctuate based on program and number of credits a student is enrolled in each term. 

International graduate students will be required to show proof of funding for the first year costs in the Graduate Certification of Finances Form in order to be issued the I-20 form for the F1 visa.

 Contact intladmissions@springfield.edu for more information.

All undergraduate international applicants (first-year or transfer) are automatically considered for an academic/merit scholarship when they are evaluated for admission to Springfield College. Eligibility for these scholarships is based on applicant's GPA. Academic scholarships are solely for tuition, for a maximum of 8 (eight) full-time semesters, and only for undergraduate degrees for students in full-time student status. Students who have external sponsorship are not eligible.

For students that do not meet the criteria for a merit scholarship, we are pleased to offer the Director Award.

Please note: Merit scholarships and their respective monetary values are subject to change by Springfield College at any time.

The International Undergraduate Student Housing Award is a need-based award offered to a select number of international undergraduate students who have been admitted to Springfield College as degree-seeking, full-time students. This award contributes towards the overall cost of on-campus housing during the fall and spring semesters for up to eight semesters (four years) while you are enrolled at Springfield College. This award is equivalent to the cost of a double/shared room in select residence halls on campus. 

These scholarships/awards may be combined with other awards, not to exceed cost of tuition.

Legacy Award
A one-time award of $2,000 upon entry into Springfield College to any student whose brother, sister, parent, or grandparent (including stepfamily members) received a degree from Springfield College or are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student. (Only one award regardless of the number of family members attending or previously receiving degrees.)

Honors Program Scholarship
Incoming first-year and transfer students of outstanding academic achievement and promise may be invited by faculty to apply to the Honors Program after their acceptance to the College. Acceptance to the Honors Program is based on multiple criteria (springfield.edu/honors-program), and includes a $2,000 Honors Program Scholarship each year ($8,000 over four years/eight semesters) in addition to other scholarships/grants/awards earned. (Students must maintain eligibility for their merit scholarship to stay in the Honors Program and receive the scholarship.)

Students meeting eligibility criteria must be invited to apply to the Honors Program by the Honors Program Committee after their acceptance to the College.

Couzelis Scholarship
Established by Dr. Paul (Springfield College Class of ’65, G'72) and Nancy (Springfield College Class of ’68) Couzelis. This is an annual undergraduate scholarship of $3,500 ($14,000 over four years/eight semesters) given to three students in the entering first-year class each year majoring in either Physical Education or Exercise Science. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

YMCA Career Award
An annual award to select incoming freshmen of promise who plan to make a career in the YMCA and who have exemplified participation and leadership in the YMCA through their high school years.

Associates Degree Completion Award (Transfer Students Only)
A one-time award of $1,000 for transfer students who come with an Associate’s Degree in any subject area already completed.

Preferred Application Award (Transfer Students Only)
$1,000 one-time award for students meeting the preferred application deadlines.

• May 1 for fall semester enrollment
• December 1 for spring semester enrollment.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for Transfer Students: $3,500
International transfer students who are at a community college in the United States and who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society are eligible. This annual scholarship is valued at $3,500 and is added to the merit/academic scholarship. It is renewable, provided the student maintains full-time status (a minimum of 12 academic credits per semester) and continues to make satisfactory progress towards a four-year undergraduate degree.

Need-Based Financial Aid
Undergraduate international students applying for admission to Springfield College and who wish to be considered for financial assistance (need-based) in addition to their merit scholarship must complete the CSS International Profile. The CSS Profile school code for Springfield College is 3763.

Financial aid offers are made available if a student is admitted to Springfield College and the CSS International Profile is submitted. Upon successful completion of the CSS profile, applicants may be eligible for additional Springfield College Grant funding (SC Grant).

Students who do not wish to be considered for additional financial assistance simply need to notify the Office of Financial Aid (financialaid@springfield.edu) of their intent.

Distance Travel Program
Qualifying undergraduate international students, who remain in good academic standing, will receive $1,500 annually for travel between the College and their home. This grant will be provided each academic year for a maximum of four years (eight semesters). International students who are receiving full scholarships from their government are not eligible.

Student Employment
Some positions may be available in departments and offices throughout the campus. Available positions are posted on PrideNET under Student Employment. The student is responsible for securing employment. 

Employment in F1 Status
Students in F1 Status may only obtain on-campus work. Students may work on campus for no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week during school breaks.
There are very specific rules and regulations surrounding employment for anyone holding a visa in the United States. Please refer to "Working in the United States" for specific rules for F1 students regarding both on campus and off campus employment.

The Career Center
The Career Center offers students a variety of career-related resources and advice to assist students in their career, employment and graduate school search.  The services provided by the Career Center are free of charge, and are available to students during their time at Springfield College, and long after they’ve graduated.

Through our competitive fellowship, associateship, and graduate assistantship programs, many students find opportunities to help finance their education, as well as gain valuable experience working in an area related to their field of interest. These awards include tuition waivers, as well as a stipend and/or hourly pay.

Students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships in conjunction with their application to their graduate program. Application deadlines may vary and may be earlier than the program application deadlines. 

Learn more about Fellowships, Associateships, and Scholarships and the application deadlines at Springfield College.  

The International Graduate Student Housing Award is a need-based award offered to a select number of international graduate students who have been admitted to Springfield College as degree-seeking, full-time students. The housing allowance is applied towards the overall cost of on-campus graduate housing during the academic year. The award is valid for a period of up to four semesters (two years, excluding summer terms) while you are enrolled at Springfield College. It is only valid for Springfield College administered residences. It cannot be applied to independent housing.

Student Employment
Some positions may be available in departments and offices throughout the campus. Available positions are posted on PrideNET under Student Employment. The student is responsible for securing employment. 

Employment in F1 Status
Students in F1 Status may only obtain on-campus work. Students may work on campus for no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week during school breaks.
There are very specific rules and regulations surrounding employment for anyone holding a visa in the United States. Please refer to "Working in the United States" for specific rules for F1 students regarding both on campus and off campus employment.

The Career Center
The Career Center offers students a variety of career-related resources and advice to assist students in their career, employment and graduate school search.  The services provided by the Career Center are free of charge, and are available to students during their time at Springfield College, and long after they’ve graduated.