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International Student Financial Aid Guide

August 27th, 2021 by International Student Loan
International Student Financial Aid Guide

International student financial aid is a necessity for almost all international students wishing to study abroad and often times it can’t be obtained without applying for an international student loan. Many international students, however, need a loan in addition to any awards or scholarships received. So what are these loans and how do you get…

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…

Social Security Number for International Student Loans?

February 1st, 2021 by International Student Loan
Social Security Number for International Student Loans?

US student loans are available for international students from around the world. We get many questions from you about the application process and one of our most frequently asked questions is whether international students need social security numbers in order to apply for student loans. The good news is that you don’t! Social Security Numbers…

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…

What Does Coronavirus Mean for International Student Loans?

April 20th, 2020 by International Student Loan
What Does Coronavirus Mean for International Student Loans?

Repayments of federal student loans in the United States will be paused automatically between March 13th 2020 and September 30th 2020 and interest is being temporarily set at 0%, meaning that if you are in receipt of a federal student loan your payments will stop during this time and there is no penalty for doing…

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…

When do you need a cosigner for a student loan?

August 24th, 2019 by Jennifer Frankel
When do you need a cosigner for a student loan?

The cost of a US college education continues to rise. The average cost has increased by approximately 25% over the last 10 years alone. As a result, an increasing number of students are turning to alternate sources of funding to finance their higher education goals. Both domestic and international students alike are making use of…

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