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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…

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…

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…

Ways to Save Money as an International Student

October 16th, 2018 by Felicity Bradstock
Ways to Save Money as an International Student

Save Money as an International Student It’s never too early or too late to think ways to save money as an international student. Whether you’re just applying for colleges, in your second year or close to graduation, it’s always good to have a loan repayment plan. It’s something many of us take for granted, something…

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?…

Apply Now for International Student Loans!

June 1st, 2016 by Jennifer Frankel
Apply Now for International Student Loans!

Universities throughout the United States welcome ten of thousands of international students to their campuses every year. Going to school in the United States can be an extremely rewarding experience, but paying for it can be a challenge. Most students rely on several funding sources, such as scholarships, grants, family, personal savings, and finally, student…

How to Get Funding to Study Abroad

October 1st, 2015 by Anum Yoon
How to Get Funding to Study Abroad

The decision to study overseas is a great one. It will expand your horizons and open up potential career opportunities. It’s also going to be a lot of fun, but you already know all this, right? What you may not know is how exactly to get the funding you need to study in another country….

Join our Hangout – International Student Loan Q&A Session

May 20th, 2014 by International Student Loan

We are dedicated to helping students reach their educational goals. When meeting those goals involves finding an International Student Loan, look no further! Our resources and financial aid experts are the right people to talk to. That’s why we are putting on a free Google Hangout to answer questions for students just like you!  We’ll…

How Much Is Too Much When Taking Out An International Student Loan

May 4th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

Many international students make the decision to take out student loans to help finance their study abroad programs. Student loans can be an important financial tool to afford the study abroad experience including all of the costs that go along with it – transportation, tuition, room and board, etc. Doing your research into student loans…

What is a Grace Period?

March 15th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

What is a Grace Period? In general, a grace period is a time span after a deadline in which a penalty would normally be levied, but is waived.  When it comes to international and study abroad student loans, a grace period is a certain amount of time after you graduate, drop below half-time status, or…

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