International Student Fee Waiver program

The International Student Fee Waiver Program waives a portion of non-resident tuition for international students. This program is available to international students only. For additional information, please contact IPGE by email at intlgrant@csus.edu. Frequently Asked Questions concerning this program can be found at https://www.csus.edu/international-programs-global-engagement/international-student-scholar-services/

Fee waivers are awarded in one unit increments. Each one unit international student fee waiver will reduce your tuition by $444 per unit awarded. Students must maintain full time enrollment (12 units for undergraduate/9 units for graduate) throughout the academic year to remain eligible for the fee waiver. Fee Waivers can be revoked for dropping below full time or otherwise failing to maintain full time enrollment. Government sponsored students, exchange students, and non-degree students are not eligible for an International Student
Fee Waiver.

The International Fee Waiver Committee will consider the following criteria when reviewing grant applications:

  • Current F-1 and J-1 students enrolled full-time in a Sacramento State degree program;
  • Record of academic excellence (minimum GPA 3.3);
  • Financial need

Evaluation
The International Fee Wavier Committee, composed of CSUS faculty and staff, reviews and considers all application materials. The committee will make award decisions based on published award criteria. All award decisions are final.

Award
Varies
Deadline
11/09/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please list significant awards, honors, scholarships, or fellowships you have received within the last three years, including the dates.
  2. Please describe any past or current academic research activities you have participated in during the last three years, including the dates.
  3. Please list all extra-curricular activities (i.e. athletic, service, clubs, student government) you have been involved in at your academic institution or in the community over the past three years, including participation dates.
  4. As an international student, you previously submitted a financial affidavit confirming secured funding to study. Please explain why you are now requesting an international tuition waiver."
  5. A one-page personal statement.
  6. International Student Fee Wavier Letter of Reference Request
    • A letters of Reference from Sac State faculty members supporting your tuition waiver request.
      Please ask your references for their time before filling out their names and email addresses on the scholarship application.
      Your reference must be a faculty member who can attest to your qualities, personality, and experience.
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