International Student Blog

International Student Blog

Have You Noticed A Change? Get Help From Our Financial Aid Experts!

March 29th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
Have You Noticed A Change? Get Help From Our Financial Aid Experts!

If you’ve been following us on Facebook, Google+, or Twitter – or if you’ve been reading our blog – then you know something is different! This year we are excited to bring you live Hangouts to help you finance your education. Want to know about scholarships? Need help applying for student loans? Looking for guidance…

Join our Google Hangout – “Smart Budgeting Tips for International Students”

March 21st, 2014 by International Student Loan

  Higher education can be quite expensive and studying overseas can spread your finances very thin. So thin, in fact, that it may seems that an education abroad is almost impossible. However, instead of settling for a run-of-the-mill college experience, a good budgeting plan can get you on your way to a well-managed, financially sound…

What is a grace period? Understanding loan terms

March 15th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

What is a Grace Period? In general, a grace period is a time span after a deadline in which a penalty would normally be levied, but is waived.  When it comes to international and study abroad student loans, a grace period is a certain amount of time after you graduate, drop below half-time status, or…

8 Steps To Write A Killer Scholarship Essay – Join Us Today!

March 6th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
8 Steps To Write A Killer Scholarship Essay – Join Us Today!

Are you looking to get free money for school? If so, then you do not want to miss our Google Hangout today at 2:00 pm EST where we will walk you through the 8 steps to write a killer scholarship essay. Most scholarships designed for international students require that you have an essay as part…

4 Easy Tips for Getting a Credit Card as an International Student

March 3rd, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

There are many things to stress about as an international student, but physical currency is no longer one of them depending on the country you are visiting. Thanks to international credit cards, there’s no need to fiddle with unfamiliar coins or crumpled bills because your funds can all be kept within a few inches of…

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