Students admitted to the ILR School have been selected because of their academic abilities and demonstrated interest in the program, regardless of their ability to afford a Cornell education. Cornell is committed to providing educational opportunity and access, including easing the financial burden for students and parents.
Cornell follows a need-blind admissions policy, which means financial aid is awarded solely based on financial need. Approximately 50% of Cornell’s undergraduate students are receiving aid.
Cornell is committed to helping students attend, and we encourage you to apply for aid if you have concerns about affording a Cornell education.
Each aid application is carefully reviewed and a specific aid package is designed to meet a family’s need and may include a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, loans and work-study employment.
Financial aid is awarded to Early and Regular Decision first year applicants and to transfer students.
For more information, visit Cornell's financial aid site.
Tuition
The most current and complete information of tuition is available from Cornell's main tuition site. Keep in mind that ILR is one of Cornell's contract colleges.
Cornell Commitment programs
ILR applicants are nominated during the admissions process to receive one of three Cornell Commitment fellowships for excellence in Community Service, Leadership and Research.
The Cornell Tradition, the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars, and the Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars recognize, reward, and encourage further development of a select group of students who exemplify Cornell's commitment to academic excellence, work and service, research and discovery, and leadership and learning, and in so doing, enrich their experience at Cornell and beyond.