International Student Blog

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…

The United States relies heavily on purchases made with credit cards and debit cards. While cash is still accepted by many merchants, international students have a tough time making the adjustment. It’s important if you recently arrived to the US as an international student, that you build your credit wisely. Your credit score can affect…

Are you asking yourself, how can I apply for international student loans? Do you have questions that need answering? Now is your chance to meet with us live and discuss! Next Wednesday, February 19th at 2:00 pm EST we will have three financial aid representatives talk about: Student loan basics 101 Requirements for an international…

Knowledge of your credit score has become increasingly prominent as our importance. The most crucial element of this buzz-worthy topic is to understand what is a credit score and how it affects your finances. What Is A Credit Score A credit score is a numerical representation of the potential risk of lending money to a consumer….

That’s right, we are hosting a get together next Thursday where we will teach you how to get an international scholarship. We’ll highlight the best places to look, tips on your overall application, and how you can stand out from the crowd. Join us for our online meeting, hosted on GoToMeeting, where you can ask…

All private international student loans in the US do require a US cosigner. You may be asking yourself, why? I’m from another country and don’t know anyone in the United States. These student loans are what we refer to as non-collateral loans meaning that you are not putting up a house, car, or other assets…

Depending on where your studies take you, you may find that the opportunity to study abroad can be quite expensive. If you are an undergraduate study abroad student, you have access to federal grants and loans as well as scholarship opportunities. Once you’ve maximized these options, you can apply for private study abroad loans to…

Although the findings of the recently released Open Doors report indicate that a record number of US students studied abroad in the 2012-2013 academic year, they also reveal several interesting trends about that cohort. Not only do fewer than ten percent – 9.4% to be exact – of all US students study abroad during their…

Though the recently released Open Doors report has a great deal to say about US-bound international student enrollment, it is important to emphasize emphasize that US was not solely a recipient of such exchanges. In fact, in 2012-2013 had more students than ever – fully 283,332 – US students studied abroad. This represents a 3.4%…