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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid. They could come from a variety of sources such as the federal or state government, institutional programs through ORU, or outside organizations. Scholarships are usually merit-based, but may depend on financial need as well, depending on the specific guidelines with which the scholarship fund is managed. Guidelines for International Financial Aid

International students are not eligible to receive any U.S. federal aid. However, international students who have permanent resident status (green card) or international students who are in the United States as political refugees are generally eligible for U.S. federal aid.
Students may only receive funds from the international student budget for four years. Students with a double major may petition to receive funds for a fifth year.
Students from English-speaking nations should submit an SAT or ACT score (rather than the TOEFL) to qualify for academic scholarships. A TOEFL score will suffice if the SAT or ACT test is not offered in their nations.
Graduate students must apply through the respective graduate programs for assistance

International Seed-Faith Grant

The International Seed-Faith Grant is awarded by the Financial Aid by application each year. The grant amount ranges from $500-$3000 per year. International Seed Faith Grant in combination with other institutional aid cannot exceed $5000.

Departmental Grants

Department grants, such as Athletics, fine arts, and communication arts, are available from various ORU departments. The scholarships are based on special talent and/or service rendered, and are determined by the department. The amount range up to full tuition, based on merit and/or need. The application deadline varies, contact the department of your major/service for more information. Click here for more information

Athletic Awards

The amount range up to full tuition, based on merit and/or need. The application deadline varies, contact the Athletic Department for more information.

Academic Scholarships

These awards are based on academic records and are awarded by the Admissions Department upon acceptance to ORU. These scholarships range in amount from $1,000 to full tuition per academic year. Click here for more information

International Ministers Tuition Grant

These awards are available for dependent students when parents are full-time senior or associate pastors/full-time traveling evangelists/or full-time missionaries in a foreign country. Ministers Grants are awarded based on financial need, academic records, and availability of funds. The amount of the grant is $1500. The application and international student financial aid application deadline is March 31.

Sibling Tuition Grant

These awards are available when two or more dependent siblings are enrolled concurrently as full-time students. Sibling Grants are awarded based on academic records and availability of funds. The amount of the grant is $750. The application deadline is March 31. Click here for more information

Alumni Tuition Grant

These awards are for dependent students whose parents received an undergraduate or graduate degree from ORU. Alumni Grants are based on academic records and availability of funds. The amount of the grant is $1000. The application deadline is March 31. Click here for more information

Alternative sites for International Aid

The following links are to websites that have been gathered to offer international students additional financial aid resources on scholarships and alternative loans:
www.rotary.org
www.iefa.org
www.iefc.com
www.internationalstudent.com
www.internationalscholarships.com
www.isoa.org/Spirit/v6N2.html
www.fastweb.com
www.globalslc.com
www.accessgroup.org
www.educaid.com
www.wiredscholar.com

Canadian Loan Information

Canadian students that attend ORU may qualify for a loan from a national agency. The following is a link to a national Canadian loan service center: Link to Canadian loan site .

Private Student Loan Information

International students along with a U.S. Citizen co-signer may apply for a private student loan. Click here to apply.