Apply for International Student Aid

RISD offers institutional financial aid options for both domestic and international students. To access our institutional financial aid application, you must first complete your application for admission via the admissions portal. Once you submit your admissions application, you will find the financial aid application via the same portal.

As an international student, you need to submit this required financial aid application only. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is only available to eligible domestic students. 

Visit our undergraduate and graduate aid application pages for timelines with key application deadlines.

International students who receive a sponsorship from an embassy, company, agency or other organization must report these sponsorships to RISD within the Workday system. Follow the steps in the support article below to learn how to report your sponsorships.