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What’s the difference between foreign enrolled and study abroad loans for U.S. students?

May 27th, 2021 by International Student Loan
What’s the difference between foreign enrolled and study abroad loans for U.S. students?

Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons and experience different cultures. It’s also an excellent opportunity for students to improve their language skills, or study subjects that are not offered in their home country. International students overwhelmingly report benefiting greatly from the experience during their time abroad and in the impact on…

5 Best U.S. Universities for International Students

March 1st, 2021 by International Student Loan
5 Best U.S. Universities for International Students

Studying at a university in the U.S. is a great idea because it’s one of the countries that offer some of the best education in the world. Take a look at worldwide college rankings lists and you’ll see that U.S. schools rank very highly. You’ve probably heard of many of them like Stanford University, Harvard…

Loans for international students in Canada – cosigner not required!

January 16th, 2021 by International Student Loan
Loans for international students in Canada – cosigner not required!

Until recently loans for international students in Canada were not widely available – but things have changed. Read on for more! The Canadian Bureau for International Education reports that over half a million international students studied in Canada in 2018. That’s more than a 150% increase since 2010. As a result, Canada has overtaken France and…

How can I afford college as an international student in the US?

January 12th, 2021 by International Student Loan
How can I afford college as an international student in the US?

Studying abroad and specifically in the US is a dream for millions of students around the world. More than a million students apply for colleges in the US  every year. But most of the students and their families can’t afford the tuition fees and other related costs. In 2019 international students paid over $26,000 per…

Understanding Your International Student Loan

October 30th, 2020 by International Student Loan
Understanding Your International Student Loan

You’ve researched the total cost of attendance, done all your calculations and budgeting, you’ve applied for as much financial aid as you can from your school, and you’ve even been awarded a scholarship – but what if you’re still not sure if you can cover all of your costs? Well, the good news is that…

Study in the USA vs. Study in Canada

July 24th, 2020 by International Student Loan
Study in the USA vs. Study in Canada

If you’re reading this then you must be interested in comparing Study in the USA vs. Study in Canada as an international student. Well, you’re in the right place – because in this article we’ll cover some of the major benefits of studying in these countries. So let’s dive right in with Why you should…

Where Do International Students Spend The Most Money?

March 5th, 2020 by Jennifer Frankel
Where Do International Students Spend The Most Money?

All international students find out during their course of study that money matters. Having enough money to pay for all the necessary expenses is an important facet of international student life. Students must budget and keep an eye on their finances to ensure that they do not spend too much, but also that they make…

Study Engineering in the U.S. -Loans for International Students

January 13th, 2020 by International Student Loan
Study Engineering in the U.S. -Loans for International Students

It is a dream for many international students who want to study engineering in the U.S. – Loans for International Students are also available. The U.S. is one of the best choices for international students who want to study engineering, and students who would like to earn a U.S. degree in engineering but require additional…

Scholarship Opportunity for Central American Students

December 9th, 2019 by International Student Loan
Scholarship Opportunity for Central American Students

Of course InternationalStudentLoan.com is best known for helping international students discover and compare loans to fund their education abroad. However we are also part of a larger network including IEFA.org, InternationalScholarships.com and InternationalStudent.com And that’s why today we’re sharing a great opportunity for Central American Students interested in or already studying at an approved school…

Loans Without a Cosigner in the US and Canada

May 31st, 2019 by International Student Loan
Loans Without a Cosigner in the US and Canada

Loans Without a Cosigner for International Students in the US If you are or are planning to become an international student inside the US, you will usually be required to have a cosigner when applying for a loan. Cosigners for international student loans must be US citizens or permanent residents, and they must have lived…

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