International Student Blog

International Student Blog

How To Pay Back Your Student Loans

November 1st, 2016 by Lette Berhe
How To Pay Back Your Student Loans

November and December are usually the months when most people´s grace periods on their student loans are coming to an end. As you begin to organize your finances once more, it is important to determine the best way to pay back your loans and how to do it making on-time monthly payments. Most loan providers…

How to Compare Student Loan Options

September 25th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
How to Compare Student Loan Options

Have you already checked out our International Student Loan Comparison Tool, but realized that you weren’t exactly sure how to compare the results given? Deciding which loan is the right one for you can feel a little overwhelming, but here is a cheat sheet on how to compare your different loan options and choose the…

The ABC’s of Applying for a Student Loan

September 5th, 2016 by Lette Berhe

Now that you have chosen what university will be your home for the next 4 years, you can start the student loan application process. It may seem intimidating, but here’s a guide to help you get an idea of what you have to do and how to do it. Financial Aid & Cost of Attendance…

5 Reasons to Apply for an International Student Loan

August 24th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
5 Reasons to Apply for an International Student Loan

Once your university application process is over, a huge weight is lifted because you finally know what school you are going to attend. However, you then remember that there is another waiting game, which is waiting to find out how much money you will receive in financial aid, scholarships, etc. Many people do not even…

Applying for a Loan: The Ins and Outs

August 5th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Applying for a Loan: The Ins and Outs

If this is the first time you are applying for a loan, the process may be intimidating. However, beginning the process with some background knowledge will not only help you feel more comfortable, but potentially speed up the process. Whether you are applying for a study abroad loan or international student loan, here are 3…

Cosigner 101: How to Get A Cosigner

July 21st, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Cosigner 101: How to Get A Cosigner

As an international student applying for a study abroad loan, one of the key things you will need to have is a cosigner. Don’t really know what a cosigner is? Not to worry, here is a breakdown of  what a cosigner is, their role, and the best way to get one. What is a Cosigner?…

Study Abroad Loans Can Help You See The World

July 6th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Study Abroad Loans Can Help You See The World

For most American students taking out a loan to pay for college is a given, but many students do not consider the possibility of using the money to help them study abroad to enrich their college experience. If a study abroad program has not been on your radar, it may be time to reconsider. In…

What You´ll Need to Make Your Loan Application a Breeze

June 21st, 2016 by Lette Berhe
What You´ll Need to Make Your Loan Application a Breeze

Summer is now in full swing and most of you probably have already made your final decision on what university you will be attending for the 2016-2017 academic year. For those of you who haven’t officially accepted enrollment, be sure to do that as soon as possible! Although you have now finished with all your…

Loan Grace Period: Grace Has Left The Building

May 19th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Loan Grace Period: Grace Has Left The Building

For recent college graduates, between the celebrations, the job hunt, and just simply enjoying summer, you may have put thoughts of your student loans on the back burner. You may have remembered that your loan qualified for a grace period , but can´t remember exactly how long it was and don´t know how to enter into…

Low Oil Prices Reach Saudi Students

May 5th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Low Oil Prices Reach Saudi Students

A few months ago, we published a blog discussing how Nigerian international students were being affected by low oil prices. The drop in world prices has caused the Nigerian government to cut back on international education sponsorships. Unfortunately, it seems that the Saudi Arabian government is going down the same path and being forced to…

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