<p>As mentioned, Bowdoin is “need aware” for international students, which means they can reject you simply because you require financial assistance. However, Bowdoin will meet 100% of the demonstrated need for all ACCEPTED students, including international students. Loans are not a part of the financial aid package at Bowdoin, so all of your aid would be in the form of grants and student employment. Bowdoin, along with most other NESCAC schools (Williams, Amherst, Middlebury, etc.) does not offer merit awards–all aid is based entirely on demonstrated need. Now this doesn’t mean that if you’re accepted, you’ll get a full ride. Bowdoin will meet your full “demonstrated” need. What you (or your family) think you can afford and what Bowdoin determines you can afford might be different, in which case you’d need to make up the difference. The award amounts you mention (up to $56K) are per year. </p>
<p>Your stats need to be extremely competitive as an international student requesting significant aid.</p>