Financial Aid
- Although there is financial aid available to international students attending Biola, funds are limited and normally do not exceed 25% of a student's yearly costs. Therefore, applicants must be able to meet the majority of the cost of their education.
- The source of the remaining 75% or more of yearly tuition must be from the applicant's funds and/or a sponsor(s). Biola University cannot assist applicants in finding sponsors.
- Before requests for financial aid can be considered, the applicant must complete and return the application form with the required transcripts, references, Affidavit of Support, etc. and be accepted for admittance by March 1st.
- It is essential that the University be able to clearly understand the applicant's qualifications and sponsor's financial resources before evaluating potential eligibility for scholarship assistance. Incomplete or unnotarized affidavits will be returned to the applicant.
- Applicants who wish to be considered for financial assistance should specify this request with their completed application forms.
Financial Responsibility
The student must supply information attesting to his/her ability to provide United States dollars in the minimum amount required to support the costs of tuition and room and board, in excess of the cost of a round-trip fare from his/her native country. Applicants who do not have the finances to pay all of their expenses must come under the sponsorship of an approved agency. Sponsorship must include financial responsibility toward the sponsored student.
International Student Aid Grant
- Immigration status must be F-1 (student visa)
- Minimum academic standing of 70% / "C"
- Demonstrate approximately 75% of the educational costs by a sponsor.
- Must complete application to the University by March 15.
- Must be a full-time student during the academic year at Biola (9 or more units per semester)
Church Matching Scholarship
| Amount | Up to $500 |
|---|---|
| Renewable | Yearly |
| Deadline | October 1 (Full-year students) March 2 (Spring-only students) |
Talbot will match up to $500 from one church (not multiple churches) every year to both full-year and Spring-only students. Full-year students will receive the scholarship in the Fall. Spring-only students will receive the scholarship for the spring of that school year.
To apply, students must submit a completed Church Matching Application (PDF) with a check from the church by the given deadlines. There will be no exceptions to the deadline of the application. Talbot will match the first check received by the deadline of the application.
Employment
No off-campus employment is permitted for foreign students without written permission of the United States Immigration authorities.
