With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know just what category of student loans you fit into. When applying for student loan for your studies overseas, it is particularly important that you know exactly what loans you qualify for. This blog post will help you answer the question, “which student loan…
While the cost of college continues to rise for both domestic and international students alike, international students in particular are vulnerable to a host of unexpected costs of college that may not affect their domestic classmates. Aside from obvious – and easily budgeted-for – differences like tuition and international student fees, international students are also…
If you are financially savvy, then you may have heard the expression “being in the red” versus “being in the black”. Being in the red means that you are in a deficit situation whereas being in the black means that you’ll be in a good financial situation. Choosing your major as an international student is…
For many international students, getting enough money to study in the U.S. is no easy task. The U.S. government doesn’t provide much in the way of financial aid for international students so students typically have to turn elsewhere for help. While it may seem impossible, we’re here to tell you that it can be done….
If you are running the numbers on the cost of your education, you may find that even though you’ve scraped together your money, applied to an overwhelming amount of scholarships, and sought out any institutional aid – you are still coming up short to cover your education costs. The good news is that whether you’ve…
International student loans can be a helpful addition for students looking to cover their expenses. But, many students wonder how to apply for an international student loan. Most international students apply right before their academic term, typically between July and August, and so it’s important to get your documents prepared so that you’ll be ready…
The United Kingdom is slowly earning a new reputation among would-be international students. Although the nation – as home to such heavyweights of higher education as Oxford, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics – has long been a highly sought-after destination for international students from around the world, recent legislation has begun to mar…
With spring break around the corner, advertisements for vacation destinations are popping up at a record pace at college campuses around the country. While these getaways look fun, their price tags are often no laughing matter. Still, if you are worried about the expense of spring break getaway adding to the burden of your expenses,…
As the year marches on and winter draws to a close, campuses around the country are thawing out and things are looking up. The arrival of spring means more than just warmer weather and a higher pollen count, though: it also means that spring break, too, is around the corner. If you are an international…
With winter on the way out and warmer weather on the way in, one thing is clear: spring break is around the corner. Of course, just because you are on vacation does not mean your financial concerns take a holiday. So, while the quintessential image of this collegiate tradition features white sand beaches and exotic…
