United States
Lehigh University
Funding
Lehigh is NEED-AWARE for international undergraduate first-year applicants with limited international aid and particularly limited places for students submitting hardship ISAFA rather than CSS. Need-based aid amounts offered on admission are generally final, except tuition-cost adjustments; changes in home currency exchange rates are not grounds for increased funding. Lehigh's cost of attendance including tuition and housing can exceed USD 98,900 per year; aid can be substantial but full-ride funding is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
Eligibility
Selectivity context: Selective. Bangladesh international first-year applicants may use Common App or Coalition. Applicants who cannot pay Lehigh's full four-year attendance cost MUST submit financial aid documents. CSS Profile strongly preferred; if USD 25 CSS Profile fee presents hardship Lehigh accepts the free International Student Application for Financial Aid (ISAFA) uploaded through its applicant portal, but available ISAFA-aid funding is limited. Lehigh publishes international application fee waiver code INTLwaiver2027 if family contribution no more than USD 10,000 and application fee would be hardship. No bank statement required during initial application; requested after admitted/enrolling.
Deadlines
Fall 2027 CSS/ISAFA aid deadlines: ED I November 1, 2026; ED II and RD January 15, 2027. Lehigh asks international applicants to file as early as possible because review of ISAFA can take up to five business days. Confirm current admissions application dates separately in the university applicant portal.
What Lehigh University needs for Fall 2027
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Rounds and deadlines
| Round | Application | Financial aid | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Ibinding | not confirmed | not confirmed | mid-December |
| Early Decision IIbinding | not confirmed | not confirmed | mid-February |
| Regular Decision | not confirmed | not confirmed | late March |
Essays and short answers
No college-specific essays found — only the Common App personal statement.
Testing
- SAT/ACT optional
- English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (IELTS 7.0 · TOEFL 90 · DET 120)
Recommendations · Interview
- counselor + 1 teacher
- Interview: Optional
- Application fee: $75 · Apply through Common App, Coalition App with Scoir
Financial aid for international students
- Need-aware for international applicants
- Forms: CSS Profile (College Board), International Undergraduate Financial Certification Form / Certificate of Finances
- Documents: CSS Profile or ISAFA; Certificate of Finances (only after admission and decision to enroll)
Admissions decisions for non-US citizens are need-aware. Lehigh offers limited funds for eligible first-year international students with demonstrated need and aims to meet 100% of demonstrated need for as many admitted students as funds allow (not guaranteed). International students who matriculate without aid generally cannot get aid later. Aid offers are fixed regardless of currency changes. Lehigh Commitment may apply to international students.