International Tuition & Financial Aid
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Roanoke College automatically awards merit scholarships based on a student’s high school GPA upon acceptance. In addition, non-U.S. citizens and international students may apply for financial aid using the Roanoke College International Financial Aid Application. A typical international student receives $32,705 in grants and receives a $5,000 Roanoke College loan offer. After participating in a virtual meeting with Elise Bennett, the Director of International Recruitment, students will receive a $1,000 Roanoke College Virtual Visit Grant added to their financial aid package. Schedule your virtual visit with Elise Bennett.
Roanoke College International Financial Aid Application
True Cost
Here's the true cost for an average undergraduate international student or non-U.S. citizen:
| Total before scholarships and aid | $58,704 |
| Roanoke College awards | -$32,705 |
| Virtual Visit Grant | -$1,000 |
| Roanoke College Loan | -$5,000 |
| Total balance due | $19,999 |
Undergraduate List Price (2026-27)
Before scholarships, grants and loans:
| Tuition (undergraduate) | $38,420 |
| Housing (standard-double) | $7,614 |
| Food - 19 meal plan | $8,732 |
| Fees including health insurance | $3,788 |
| Total before aid | $58,704 |
*Fees: Student activities: $736, Commuter Tech Fee (commuters only): $930, Residential Tech Fee (boarding students only): $1,250, Orientation (new students only): $150; International students are required to participate in the College's health insurance plan at a rate of $1,580 (the only exceptions - ISEP exchange students).
Housing Options
| Standard | $7,614 |
| Standard - Single | $8,668 |
| Singles (Augusta, Beamer, Blue Ridge, Caldwell, Catawba, Chesapeake, Maroon Village, Maxey, Ritter, Shenandoah, Tabor) | $9,786 |
| Apartments – Single occupancy (Afton, Chesapeake, Elizabeth, Maxey) | $10,312 |
| Apartments/Semi Suites – Double occupancy (Afton, Chesapeake, Crawford, Maxey) | $9,238 |
| Doubles (Augusta, Blue Ridge, Catawba, Chesapeake, Marion, Maxey, Shenandoah, Tabor) | $8,696 |
***All new freshmen residing on campus MUST participate in the 19-meal plan. All other students, including new transfers, may select a 14-meal plan at a cost of $7,446. Students residing at the Afton Hall Apartments and Maxey Hall Apartments may purchase a 9-meal plan for $4,668.
Merit Scholarships
To be considered for merit scholarships, a student must first apply and be accepted to the College. No separate scholarship application is required for an initial merit scholarship award. The award is based upon high academic achievement and covers partial tuition. Roanoke offers merit scholarships that range from $10,000-$21,000 annually for up to 4 years. Supplemental grants may be granted for students demonstrating financial need.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
International students may apply to the Honors Program. There is a $500 Honors Grant for attending a virtual Honors webinar or attending an on-campus Honors luncheon through the Academic Exploration Days.
The Roanoke College Honors Program is designed for students who excel in academics, have strong leadership skills and pursue numerous extracurricular activities. The Honors Program provides students with many distinct educational opportunities and classes. Besides meeting new friends, you join a competitive group of academic students who will graduate with an Honors diploma.
Payment Options
Roanoke College loans are available for qualified international students. For eligibility, students should apply with Roanoke’s International Student Financial Aid Application. If granted, these loans do not require a U.S. co-signer. Roanoke College loans are at an 8% interest rate, and the repayment period (5 years) does not begin until 6 months after graduation.
Payment Plan: Many students and parents have found payment plans to be a convenient way to spread college costs out over a semester. Roanoke College participates with one outside agency that offers payment plans to students with a credit card or debit card that can be used within the U.S. The only cost to the family is a set-up fee that is charged. This fee is assessed with each plan. No interest is charged during the payment period.
Roanoke encourages international students to pay their tuition, room, board, and fees using Flywire which allows students to pay in home currency. To establish a Flywire account. The payment plan does not offer an option to pay using Flywire.
You may also work on campus for up to 20 hours per week during the school year to help pay for expenses. On average, students earn $2,000-$4,000 per year through on-campus employment (working between 5-10 hours weekly). Students find that their campus job helps to pay for things like personal spending, textbooks, and transportation home for school breaks.