Financial Aid for New Students
Non-U.S. Citizens & Non-Permanent Residents
CSS Profile must be submitted to the school no later than January 2, 2026.
Financial Aid for New Students
Non-U.S. Citizens & Non-Permanent Residents
CSS Profile must be submitted to the school no later than January 2, 2026.
*If tax returns were not filed by the parent and/or student, please submit the Non-Tax Filer Form
Link to upload documents
Fall Term: Charges will be posted to the student account by July 1 and are due in full by July 31.
Spring Term: Charges will be posted to the student account by November 1 and are due in full by November 30.
Late Fees: The Office of Student Accounts will impose a late fee of $125 per month (up to a total of $375 per semester) if the term charges, less Yale-administered loans and scholarships that have been applied for on a timely basis, are not paid by the due date.
Financial Hold: Students who have not paid their student account term charges by the due date will also be placed on Financial Hold. The hold will remain until the term charges have been paid in full. While on Financial Hold, the University will not provide diplomas and reserves the right to withhold registration or withdraw the student for financial reasons. To view your hold status from Yale Hub select Academics and then Holds.
Yale University offers a loan program to full-time International Students. To apply, submit the Loan Request Form.
Loan Request Form - Academic Year 2026-2027 - This form will be available July 2026.
Private Loans - Credit-based educational loans offered by private lenders, such as banks, online lenders, and credit unions, are available to both U.S. citizens and international graduate students. International students typically need a creditworthy U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident co-signer. Students apply directly through the lenders’ websites, and if approved, the lender works with Yale to disburse funds to the student’s YalePay account. Please note: Credit qualification varies lender to lender, and interest on private loans begins accruing once Yale receives payment of the loan, and may be capitalized when repayment begins. For private loan options, visit our website.
First Step: Complete and submit the Financial Certification Form - Academic Year 2026-2027 - The Form will be available in March 2026.
To ensure that you will have sufficient time to receive your I-20 and apply for your visa, please submit your financial documents by no later than May 1, 2026. The Office of International Students & Scholars contact information is available on OISS. website. Instructions on completing the Financial Certification Form. Link to Sponsor Letter of support.
OISS will be issuing I-20 or DS-2019 forms to newly admitted students. This process has several steps (described in Applying for Your U.S. Visa). You can expect your I-20 or DS-2019 (both sent electronically) 7 to 10 business days after you have submitted both your New Student Survey and the financial documentation. Please allow OISS this time to complete the process before asking where your form is. Please pay attention to your email, as OISS will notify you if anything is missing.
Refunds of credit balances in student accounts must be requested on Yale Hub. After logging in, select Student Accounts and then Refund Request from Student Account. For more information, please visit Student Accounts.
The Student Loan Billing and Payment Office is responsible for the management and collection of the Yale Student Loans. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. For more information please visit Loan Billing and Payment and Payment Options.
Work Hour Limitations
YSOA students may work up to 19 hours per week in total, including both on- and off-campus positions. This policy is designed to help you balance your coursework, studio commitments, and employment without becoming overwhelmed.
International students must also comply with OISS (Office of International Students & Scholars) regulations. It is essential to adhere to the 19-hour-per-week limit for all employment, both on and off campus. Please contact OISS if you have questions or need additional guidance regarding these rules.
Employment Opportunities within the School
The Yale School of Architecture offers a variety of on-campus job opportunities that address the School’s diverse needs. Students do not need to qualify for financial aid to hold these positions. Most roles require several hours of work per week during the academic term only.
Incoming students interested in work-study positions for the spring term may begin applying in December. Please note that work-study placements for the fall term are assigned during the previous semester; therefore, incoming students are not eligible to apply for fall YSoA work-study positions during their first term. However, you may apply for other on-campus job opportunities available during the fall term.
Additional Employment Resources
Beyond opportunities within YSOA, the Yale Student Employment Office (SEO) helps students find employment across the University. More information about available positions and application procedures can be found through the Yale Student Employment website.
Helpful websites for students to begin searching for third-party scholarships are:
https://www.aia.org/resource-center/architecture-scholarships: For state chapter opportunities, you can search by typing AIA CT, AIA NY, AIA MA, AIA NJ, etc. into your preferred browser.
The Connecticut Architecture Foundation offers outside scholarships to graduate students
Other organizations offering outside scholarships include the Yale Club of New Haven, PEO International, Periplus Workshops, and Norma Zimmer Scholarship
Federal regulations require that in order to receive assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which is measurable academic progress toward completion of their degree requirements within published time limits. The following SAP policy applies to all enrolled students. For detailed information on SAP and to view a comprehensive chart, please visit our main website.
