This week we´re spotlighting Kuwait and how its government scholarships are funding Kuwaiti students´ higher education abroad. According to the 2014 Open Doors Report, there were 7,288 students from Kuwait studying in the United States during the 2013/14 academic year. This number puts Kuwait in the 21st spot of the top 25 countries of origin…
This past November, the International Institute of Education (IIE) released its Open Door Report for 2014 during the 15th Annual International Student Week in Washington D.C. This annual census provides detailed data on many aspects of international education, such as the 8% increase to more than 886,000 international students studying in U.S. universities during the…
The 9th Annual Travel Video Contest has just been announced, and you don’t want to miss it! With a grand prize of $4,000, the winner won’t just have extra money in their pocket – but international fame with students around the world. Here’s how to enter: Submit a video no longer than 5 minutes long…
International student loans are available now, and can cover up to the total cost of your education. If you apply now, you’ll have time to get the funds before the new school year begins. When it comes to international student loans, you’ll need to compare your options and find the loan that works best for…
A rising tide may lift all boats but overreliance on just a few sources may force a few colleges and universities to run aground. At least that’s what some experts are saying in response to the data provided by the Institute of International Education in its last Open Doors report. As we noted in our…
If you’ve been following us on Facebook, Google+, or Twitter – or if you’ve been reading our blog – then you know something is different! This year we are excited to bring you live Hangouts to help you finance your education. Want to know about scholarships? Need help applying for student loans? Looking for guidance…
Are you looking to get free money for school? If so, then you do not want to miss our Google Hangout today at 2:00 pm EST where we will walk you through the 8 steps to write a killer scholarship essay. Most scholarships designed for international students require that you have an essay as part…
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…
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…
