Tuition Discount for NTID-Supported International Students from Developing Countries

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT receives federal funding. There are provisions in the Education of Deaf Act, legislation that led to the inception of NTID at RIT, that provides tuition reduction for RIT/NTID students from developing countries. The tuition reduction is available to support deaf and hard-of-hearing international students from developing countries and hearing students who are in any of the NTID-coded programs (for example, MS Deaf Education).  Financial records and supporting documents (link to Decl Fin Form worksheet) determine the amount of the tuition reduction. Go to Learn more about the application process for full instructions or contact these individuals with your questions.

This web page lists the developing and non-developing countries as determined annually by the World Bank, as of October 1st each year, for the upcoming academic year.

An international student will retain their developing country tuition rate as long as the student's enrollment status remains uninterrupted through their academic years. This applies even if a student’s country status changes from developing to non-developing. If the country's status changes from non-developing to developing, the tuition reduction can be adjusted going forward but cannot be adjusted retroactively. This applies to new applicants and to students who move from undergraduate to graduate programs.

Updated as of 10/21/2025:

You should apply as an international student if you are a citizen of a foreign country and are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Learn more about the application process