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Application Information

Completing the application is the first step in starting your academic journey at Gustavus.

APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT 

Items needed to complete the application

1. The Common App ($50 processing fee paid within the Common App; the fee cannot be waived, transferred, or refunded)
2. Transcript(s)
3. TOEFL/IETLS/Duolingo/Cambridge English, only if you are not fluent in English, or if it has not been the medium of instruction in your school.
4. ISFAA form 
5. SAT/ACT (optional)
6. Certified financial documents, which are bank statements of parents or educational sponsor.

For International Transfer Students

International transfer students need all of the materials listed above, as well as university transcript(s) and the Gustavus Transfer Report .

International Student Admission English Proficiency Requirements:

Gustavus policy requires international students to prove a minimum level of English proficiency for college-level studies.

Native English speakers from the following countries are exempted from this requirement: English-speaking Africa, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Commonwealth Caribbean Countries.

• TOEFL iBT: Total score of 85 or higher

• IELTS: Total score of 6.5 or higher

• Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher

• Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): Successful completion of all required Level 4: High-Advanced ESL classes.

Important Notes

• Both DACA and U.S. citizens abroad are not considered international students and should complete the domestic application for admission.
• Applicants who do not hold a United States Passport or have United States Permanent Residence status, are recognized as International Students. Joy Reese works with all international students as well as United States passport holders who live outside of the U.S. Upon arrival to Gustavus, students can look forward to working with the International Student Services Coordinator, Jeff Anderson.
• Admitted international students may defer their application one time for up to one year. After that, they will need to apply for admission again by submitting a new Common App. 

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Financial Aid

Upon successful completion of the application, international students are automatically reviewed for the Count Folke Bernadotte Scholarship. This scholarship is assigned based on a number of factors, including academic success, extracurricular involvement, and demonstration of financial need. The scholarship typically ranges from $20,000-$45,000 per year. You must prove the ability to pay a minimum of $25,000 per year in order to be considered for admission. We will also evaluate you for on-campus employment as part of the financial aid process.

Student Life

At Gustavus, we believe that education involves more than academics alone. That’s why we encourage you to take advantage of a wide range of activities (on and off-campus) designed to help you build your own community. You’ll gain new friends, new perspectives, and a wide range of new skills as you fully immerse yourself in the Gustie experience.