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Berea College Full-Cost Aid for International Students (Fall 2027)
Berea is one of very few US colleges where no admitted student pays tuition, and international students get housing and food covered too. Competition is fierce because only about 40 internationals are admitted each year.
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Who it’s for
- Nigerian school leavers from low-income families
- Students with solid grades and English test scores
- Those drawn to a small, work-college community
What you get
Full coverage of tuition, housing, food and fees for four years, with on-campus work as part of the programme.
Requirements
- TOEFL 68 / IELTS 6 / Duolingo 95, or SAT 980 / ACT 19
- International Financial Questionnaire (no bank statements needed)
- Secondary school results (e.g. WAEC)Check the official page
- School transcriptsCheck the official page
- Recommendation lettersCheck the official page
- Application essaysCheck the official page
How to apply
- Take an accepted English/admissions test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT)
- Complete Berea's online application (no fee)
- Submit the International Financial Questionnaire
- Send school records and recommendations by 30 November 2026
Timeline
- Closes30 Nov
Tips from past applicants
Berea looks for real financial need, so be honest and complete in the financial questionnaire. Apply early; it rarely admits more than one student per country.
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