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…
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…
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…
In the world of international education two giants stand tall: China and India. It should come as no surprise that the world’s two most populous nations – and, indeed, two of its emerging superpowers – contribute more international students than any other countries on the planet. From there, however, the stories diverge. While recent economic…
As an international student preparing to come to the United States, you have a number of concerns on your mind. Chances are one of the most pressing of these concerns is how you will fund your education. Unfortunately, international students generally end up paying more than US students for their education. International students are not…
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….
Between the intimidating coursework you have to complete, the complicated campus layouts you have to learn, and the new culture you have to navigate, being an international student can be as hard as it is exciting. To make matters worse, between travel, tuition, and housing, the cost of studying overseas is higher than ever. Happily,…
Though international students may at first consider the State Department’s student visa application to be their first and last step when it comes to studying in the United States, they will soon discover that there other hurdles to overcome before they can begin their studies in the US. The reality is that funding can be…
