Berea College

What the funding covers

• All admitted international students receive aid and scholarships covering 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees.
• Everyone works on campus through the Work Program: at least 10 hours a week, and most international students work 15–20 hours, earning over $2,000 during the school year for personal costs.
• Summer jobs are available to international students on campus.
• No bank statements are needed with the International Financial Questionnaire.

Who can apply

• International first-year applicants with strong academic records who can show English ability through TOEFL (68 iBT), IELTS (6.0 overall, 5 in each band), Duolingo (95), SAT (980) or ACT (19), taken within the last two years.
• Berea serves students with limited financial means; admission is competitive and places for international students are limited.

How to apply

1. Apply online through Berea's admissions portal before the international deadline of 30 November.
2. Submit transcripts, test scores, recommendations and the International Financial Questionnaire.
3. If admitted, pay the $2,200 enrolment deposit; Berea can adjust aid if this is a genuine hardship.
4. Apply for your US student visa (F-1) with the I-20 Berea issues.

Before you apply: things to know

• The international deadline (30 November) is earlier than many US regular deadlines.
• The Work Program is compulsory and part of the education; plan for 10–20 hours of work each week.
• Berea is a small college in rural Kentucky; make sure the setting suits you.

A working timeline

Counting back from the next deadline (Nov 30, 2026). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.