International Student Blog

International Student Blog

Tips for International Students Funding a Degree Abroad

August 30th, 2012 by Jennifer Frankel

The fact that the cost of a college education is rising – to the tune of an annualized average increase of 6.2% each year for the last 20 years – should come as no surprise to college-bound students in the United States. Although this knowledge is widely disparaged it is also common and,  as a…

Ways to Satisfy Solvency Requirements for International Students

August 16th, 2012 by Jennifer Frankel

Applying to study in the US can seem difficult but it doesn’t have to be. A little bit of investigating reveals that the process is actually much less confusing than it initially appears. Take the I-20, one of the earliest – and most frequently misunderstood – aspects of the student visa application process. This document,…

Solvency Requirements for International Students Represent a Unique Burden

August 9th, 2012 by Jennifer Frankel

International students face many unique challenges when applying to colleges in the United States. While domestic students are confronted solely with the college application process alone, factors such as the likely language barrier, the near-certain cultural barrier, and – perhaps most importantly – stringent visa requirements make the process all that much more intimidating for…

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