Don't miss this requirement in your international application.
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and will not apply for need-based financial aid, we strongly recommend that you submit the Certification of Finances (COF) form. If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident applying for need-based financial aid, you must submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA) upon admission.
| Applying for need-based financial aid? |
U.S. Citizen / Permanent Resident |
Non-U.S. Citizen |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
Submit FAFSA and CSS Profile |
ISAFA is required when the student is admitted to Occidental, but please submit it during the admission process if possible. |
|
No |
No documents required |
Certification of Finances (COF) is required when student commits to Occidental, but please submit it during the admission process if possible. |
All applicants will be considered for merit-based scholarships, but please know that need-based financial aid is extremely limited and highly competitive. Typically, only 2-3 students are selected each year for international need-based financial assistance.
Keep in mind for the COF:
- Each column of the COF must be completed and reflect a dollar amount. It is insufficient to only say "full amount" in any section.
- Your COF must demonstrate full financial support of our total cost of attendance unless you wish to be considered for financial aid.
- The completed COF and ISAFA may be submitted via email to intladm@oxy.edu or uploaded directly to your application portal.
The College will verify the financial resources of all international applicants before a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) is issued.
Questions? Email intladm@oxy.edu.