I will be doing a Skype interview as I am based in a different continent. However, they have yet to give me my off-campus interview schedule. I haven't heard from them since they sent me an email saying I can do phone or skype.
What have you decided on?
Hi creamypencil,
I am also an international student (based in Asia as well) applying into CalArts. I share your concerns regarding long-distance interview and scholarship.
This is what CalArts has to say about financial aid for international students:
http://calarts.edu/financial-aid/international-students
We have to create and submit a CSS Profile by March 2nd.
Best of luck.