International Students

Please note: Financial resources for international students are limited. International applicants requesting need-based financial aid should complete and submit the information below by the stated deadlines. International applicants admitted with "no financial aid interest" are ineligible to apply for financial aid for any year of undergraduate study. More detailed information for international applicants can be found on the Admissions website.

2010-2011 Application Process for International Students

Early Decision Applicants - CSS Profile must be submitted online by November 1, 2009. Supporting documentation must be submitted with the admissions application to the Admissions Office by November 1, 2009.

Regular Decision Applicants - CSS Profile must be submitted online and supporting documentation must be submitted directly to the College Board for processing by the Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) by March 1, 2010.

Returning Students - CSS Profile must be submitted online and supporting documentation must be submitted directly to the College Board for processing by the Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) by May 1, 2010.

Required Forms	How to Apply/Where to Send
2010-2011 CSS Profile Application	Apply online at the College Board's Profile Online site. Duke's CSS Code is 5156. Duke receives your Profile data electronically from CSS, so there is no need to send copies or printouts.
2009 Tax Returns or Foreign Country Equivalent	Once you have filed your Profile Form, you will receive a letter from the College Board's Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) providing instructions on how to submit your most recent tax forms or documentation of income. You should send signed photocopies of all pages of your parents' tax returns (or an official statement of earnings if no official taxes are available) to the College Board by March 1st for applicants and May 1st for returning students.
2009 W-2's or Income Verification for parents and student	If an official document verifying earnings for 2009 is not available, please obtain an official earnings statement/letter from the employers with official signatures and/or seals. English translation of these documents is required.
Non-Custodial Information (Only required if your parents are divorced, separated, or were never married.)	If your biological parents are separated or divorced, please complete a Non-Custodial Profile Application with all other required forms for each parent.
Additional Information	International students with need-based financial aid are admitted to Duke with an expected contribution based upon the initial aid award calculation. However, if there have been significant changes in the financial situation or extenuating circumstances, please feel free to also submit a letter detailing these issues.