Yale Financial Aid Regardless of Citizenship: At Least Free Tuition Below $200,000 in Family Income, Full Cost Below $100,000; International Aid Materials Due December 1

Yale University's admissions financial aid page states that a family's ability to pay is not a factor in admissions, for any student, anywhere in the world. All aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need, meets 100% of demonstrated need regardless of a student's citizenship or immigration status, and comes as scholarships rather than loans.

What families pay

• Family income below $100,000 with typical assets: A zero parent share award covering tuition and fees, housing, food and travel, plus hospitalization insurance and a $2,000 start-up grant in the first year.
• Family income below $200,000 with typical assets: A need-based scholarship covering at least the full cost of tuition.
• Yale's table of what a typical family pays per year: $0 at $100,000 income; about $10,000 at $150,000; about $20,000 at $200,000; about $43,000 at $250,000; about $53,000 at $300,000; about $63,000 at $350,000.
• The average annual need-based scholarship is $75,220; 21% of students' families pay nothing.

Yale does not limit these income figures to U.S. families. They describe typical families with typical assets; the actual award depends on a counselor's review of income, assets, family size and other factors. Yale's cost calculators give a personalized estimate.

How international applicants apply for aid

• Indicate interest in need-based aid on the Common App, Coalition App or QuestBridge application; Yale's Undergraduate Financial Aid office will contact you with the required documents.
• All aid applicants submit the CSS Profile (Yale code 3987); Yale does not accept the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) in its place.
• Financial information is required from both parents, even if they are divorced or separated.

Priority aid deadlines for 2027–28

• Early Action (international citizens): December 1, 2026 (November 1 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).
• Regular Decision: February 15, 2027.

Submitting on time means you receive an aid decision when you are admitted.

Advice for families

• Applying for aid does not affect admission at Yale, so families who need aid can request it with their application and submit materials by the priority deadline.
• For Yale's testing and English requirements, see our other news item on Yale for international applicants.

Sources: https://admissions.yale.edu/financial-aid; https://finaid.yale.edu/apply/prospective. Check the official sources for the latest policy.