At the present time, Rider University is able to offer need-based assistance only to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, including Americans residing overseas, permanent residents (green-card holders), asylees and refugees. 

Need-based financial assistance is not currently available to international students (visa holders) through Rider University.  Students may pursue a loan program for international students offered through Citibank. In order to qualify for this loan you will be required to have a U.S. citizen serve as a co-signer. The loan is offered through Citibank at (800) 745-5473, or apply online at http://www.citiassist.com.

Rider does offer merit-based scholarships to qualified undergraduate students, as well as a limited number of graduate assistantships to graduate students.

Outside Financial Aid Opportunities
For your convenience, we include some links to general information on scholarships and loans available to international students. (This listing is for informational purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by Rider University.)

• Abroad Planet Scholarship Resources
• American Association of University Women International Fellowships
• EduPASS
• eStudentLoan
• FastWeb
• FinAid! Student Financial Aid Guide
• Free Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Fulbright
• Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
• Institute of International Education
• International Education Finance Corporation
• International Education Financial Aid
• Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Peterson's Services
• Rotary International
• The College Board Scholarship Search
• The Princeton Review
• The Scholarship Page
• 101 Top College, University and Scholarship Pages
• Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Payment Plans
Rider University's standard billing schedule is twice yearly: August and December. For information about other payment schedules, click here.