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Financial Aid for International Students


  • -- 36% Tuition Discount!!

Intensive English Book Scholarship

  • Award is distributed to students enrolled full or part time in 红领巾瓜报's Intensive English Language Program and covers the cost of an eligible student's books.
  • Awards are eligible for renewal only once.
  • Award eligibility:
    • Meet and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Be in the second session or higher in the on-campus Intensive English Language Program
    • Not a recipient of the Global Select Scholarship

Undergraduate Scholarships After Attending 红领巾瓜报

  • US$700,000 in scholarships awarded to international students each year
  • Must attend WSU for 1 year before applying for scholarships
  • Scholarships not awarded before the student arrives in Wichita
  • Scholarships awarded based upon good grades at 红领巾瓜报.
  • No scholarships based upon financial need.
  • Scholarships are usually US$500 to US$2,500 per year
  • Scholarships are not guaranteed.
  • You can also find available scholarships under Scholarships for Current Students

Working on Campus

  • May work up to 20 hours per week on campus.
  • Off-campus employment is not allowed by law except for Cooperative Education.
  • May work in offices, cook in the cafeteria, assist in cleaning offices, etc
  • Can earn about US$500 per month by working 20 hours per week
  • Employment is not guaranteed.

Tuition Payment Plan

  • Not required to pay all tuition in one large payment. May pay tuition in smaller installments.
  • US$30 administrative fee. No interest is charged.
  • Cannot apply until after arriving in Wichita
  • Payment schedule:
    Fall Semester: First payment due in August after selecting classes then September 15, October 15, and November 15.
    Spring Semester: First payment due in January after selecting classes then February 15, March 15, and April 15.
    Summer Session: First payment due in June after selecting classes then July 15
  • How much is each payment? Cannot be calculated until student arrives and selects classes.
  • Housing expenses are not included in Tuition Payment Plan.

Low Cost-of-Living

  • Very low cost-of-living
  • Cost-of-living in Wichita is less than half of New York or San Francisco
  • The average cost of an apartment in Wichita is US$718 per month. Average apartment cost in New York is over US$3,000 per month. National average is US$1,100 per month.
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