Every academic year, ISSO has limited funds available to award to students in the form of financial need-based scholarships or emergency funds. There is a key distinction between an ISSO scholarship and emergency funding request:
- ISSO scholarships are applied for in OneApp to be awarded in the next semester or academic year (the awards are not immediate). They are designed as temporary financial support for students who have had an unexpected financial hardship in paying their university tuition and fees.
- A significant portion of scholarship funding is provided by the international differential tuition rate. It may be a requirement of some or all awards that a student must pay the international tuition rate to be eligible (note: students with a graduate assistantship appointment are assessed the resident tuition rate).
- Emergency funds are applied for through the Cyclone Success Assistance application with the Office of Student Financial Aid. These requests go to multiple offices across campus for review, and each office will have their own awarding criteria. To be considered for emergency funding awarded by ISSO, the student must have had an immediate financial hardship that may prevent their ability to maintain their valid immigration status or livelihood in the United States.
More information about both types of awards is below.
Questions
If you have any questions about ISSO scholarship opportunities or the application process, please email issoscholarships@iastate.edu. For questions related to financial concerns and how they may impact your immigration status in the United States, we would recommend scheduling an appointment with your assigned International Student Advisor.