Arrival & Belonging
Help for international graduate students arriving in the US: a settling-in grant of up to $600 for the basics, and arrival support through our partner GradCab.
What the program offers
Up to $600 for basics when you arrive, such as bedding, kitchen items, a phone plan or a transit pass. Paid by INESTED.
Help with the practical side of arriving and getting settled, through our partner GradCab.
Already settled and facing an unexpected expense? See the Emergency Fund.
About 15 minutes on your phone, before or soon after you arrive. Upload your admission letter or enrollment certificate.
You confirm your school email with a code we send it. A reviewer checks your documents.
We aim to decide within 48 hours of a complete application, and email you a receipt and our decision.
We pay for the items you need, directly to the seller whenever we can.
Who can apply
- International student admitted to or enrolled in a US graduate program
- Arriving in the US to begin your program
- Once a school year, and one program per semester
Your Social Security number, passport number, visa or immigration status, or bank details. Payment details come only after approval.
Apply
One form covers all our grant programs. Arrival & Belonging: up to $600. You can apply to other programs in the same form. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll need your school email and your enrollment certificate as a PDF.
Apply