Financial Support for International Students

  • Appealing a Revoked Scholarship or Waiver

    A student may lose a waiver or scholarship if they lose eligibility criteria such as their GPA, disciplinary status, or full-time student status. A student who has had their waiver or scholarship revoked may appeal the decision.

    You must request an appeal before the start of the next term, and it is recommended to request an appeal before bills are issued for the next term. Appeals will not be accepted for a semester that is in progress, or has ended. It is possible that all scholarships/waivers may not be reinstated. In most circumstances, only one appeal will be granted during the course of the student’s academic career at Kutztown University. 

    International Tuition Waiver: 

    You will receive an email from the International Office when you are no longer eligible. For a loss of the waiver due to GPA: You are permitted one probationary term, where at the end of the probationary term your GPA must be eligible.

    Instructions for Appeal: Email international@kutztown.edu and explain your situation and if you have taken any steps to correct the reason why you lost your waiver. 

    Out-of-State Tuition Waiver/Reduction and Merit-Scholarships:

    You will receive an email from the Financial Aid Office when you are no longer eligible. If you are unsure, you can contact their office by email financialaid@kutztown.edu or phone 610-683-4077. The Financial Aid Office will review each appeal, and it may take a few weeks to hear back. 

    Instructions for Appeal: Complete a Scholarship Appeal Form (Under “Current Students” and “Financial Aid”)

    Economic Hardship Waiver and SummerTuition Waiver: 

    Students cannot appeal the decision of not being selected, however, a student may apply again for a future term. 

Additional Funding Options:

Economic Hardship Waiver: A limited number of one-time $2,000 waivers are available to current undergraduate students who demonstrate that they, or their financial sponsors, have recently experienced significant changes in their financial conditions and the changes have created an unforeseen financial hardship affecting the student's ability to afford living or educational expenses.

Summer Tuition Waiver: A limited number of full-tuition and partial-tuition (50%) waivers are available to current graduate students. The waiver is limited to one, 3-credit course in either the Summer 1 or Summer 2 term. The waiver cannot be used towards individual instruction or independent study. The student is still responsible for paying KU fees.  

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Required to maintain full-time student status in the fall and spring terms. 
  • Must have a good conduct/disciplinary standing.
  • Must have no current outstanding bills/debts at Kutztown University for past terms. 
  • Second Bachelor's degree students are not eligible. 

How to Apply: Students will be emailed the instructions to apply during the application period. 

KU Cares: Financial Assistance: 

The KU Care Team works to connect KU students who face financial emergencies with funds and/or resources, that can help them put their focus back on school. All aid options must be exhausted before emergency aid will be considered. Applications are considered on a case-by case basis. A KU Care Team member will contact applicants within five - seven business days of receipt.  

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students must be currently enrolled and in good standing at Kutztown University or, if during a break, enrolled for the following semester.
  • Students must provide evidence of a financial emergency, defined as an unplanned or unexpected event urgently requiring immediate action.
  • All other possible resources must have been explored and applied for, and are either insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner. 
  • Funding is generally limited to once per year per student for KU emergency funds. 

How to Apply: Students can apply for funds by completing the KU Care Team Emergency Funds Request form. There is no application cycle or deadline. 

Food Pantry Services:

KU is pleased to offer a Bear Essentials Food Pantry on campus in the McFarland Student Union and the KU Student Food Pantry, located with special service hours at the Lutheran Center. These pantries provide free food and personal care items. All students will sign in and complete brief paperwork. Your KU ID will need to be presented on your first visit (paperwork is renewed annually). No appointments are necessary. 

For more details including days and hours of service, please click here.