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American Universities Make Scholarships Easier for International Students
Posted by admin in Financing your education in U.S. on February 24, 2010
How do U.S. universities encourage foreign students to study in United States?
Many American universities establish partnerships with foreign educational institutions (universities, colleges, and other academic institutions) to exchange students easily. Some U.S. universities initiated two-year pilot programs to allow foreign students to bring a global perspective to their institutions.
In addition to facilitate enrollment of international students, American colleges offer scholarships as well.
Graduate and tuition scholarships for international students
International students receiving graduate and tuition scholarships must work in exchange for receiving these two types of scholarships and to get their fees waived. These foreign students do not pay out-of-state tuitions. International students can get tuition scholarships if they are in their first period of enrollment as graduate student.
Requirements for scholarships for international students
Here are some typical requirements for foreign students:
- International students must maintain “full-time” status.
- Undergraduate international students must keep their grade point average (GPA) at 2.75 or higher. This minimum is 3.00 GPA for graduate foreign students.
- International students must pay basic fees such as course fees and medical insurance.
If you are international student and want to study in the United States, contact admissions office to find out scholarship opportunities when you make your application.
International Student Studies Nursing and Gets $1,000 Scholarship
Posted by admin in Financing your education in U.S. on February 8, 2010
Major cities in United States have shortage of nurses
Major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles, Texas, New York, Miami, and others have shortage of nurses, male or female. States of California and others have boards of nursing issuing professional licenses to foreign students who meet the requirements to practice as a nurse.
International students from Asia and Far East have great demand for nursing in United States. And, scholarship is available for foreign students who are eager and successful in their profession.
Chinese student gets scholarship and nursing education in United States
If you think that foreign students cannot get scholarship for their education in the United States, read the summary of an article published in MyWestTexasNews:
24-year old Deng Mou from China studied preventive medicine in China but didn’t see much prospect in practicing it and decided to change it to nursing. Such change was almost impossible in China. So, he came to Texas to attend Midland College. And, he was awarded $1,000 scholarship by Texas Community College Teachers Association. Deng was surprised because he thought that international students could not get scholarship.
Midland College has international students from 90 different countries. And, its students who graduated in nursing has a passing rate of 97 percent on nursing boards.
Deng is planning to get Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in nursing and start working as a nurse.
Consider studying nursing and practicing this rewarding profession in the United States. Who knows? You may also get a scholarship as well!
Tuition Fees of U.S. Universities and Colleges Still Attractive for International/Foreign Students
Posted by admin in Financing your education in U.S. on January 26, 2010
Studying at U.S. higher education institutions is still attractive for international students as a result of weak dollar. While the annual tuition fees increased by 5.9 percent from 2008 to 2009 in general, the real cost of education at American universities and colleges is still reasonable.
Due to worsening economic conditions in the U.S. economy and budgetary cuts in federal and state governments, public universities and colleges had to raise their tuitions 6-10 percent while private and non-profit institutions raised their tuitions only 4.4 percent according to data gathered by College Board, a non-profit organization.
Traditionally, private higher education institutions in the United States have higher tuition rates as compared to public universities as they try to admit highly successful American and foreign students. However, higher tuition fees by private higher education institutions are partially, compensated by scholarships and grants provided by foundations and endowment funds.
Tuition rates differ widely within the United States. Private universities and colleges in south-west regions of the U.S. have lower rates as compared to those in north-east regions.
Tuition of “private” universities and colleges: In 2009, the average tuition fees in southwest are in the range of $22,500 for four-year higher education institutions and about $3,992 for private two-year colleges in south-west.
Tuition of “public” universities and colleges: Students paid $9,400 for four-year universities and $1,857 for two-year colleges in south-west in 2009.
In general, out-of-state students and foreign or international students pay higher tuition fees as compared to in-state students (living in the same state).
International Students: How can you finance your education in United States?
Posted by admin in Financing your education in U.S. on September 27, 2009
How do international students finance their education in United States?
According to surveys conducted by National Association of Foreign Student Affairs, over 30 percent of foreign students obtained financial assistance from U.S. educational institutions and over 20 percent received employment income (on-campus and off-campus jobs, teaching and research assistantships) to finance their education while great portion of foreign students had their own money (from parents, relatives, and their own funds).
How can you finance your education in United States?
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Employment
- Borrowing loan
- Your own money
If you do not have the financial resources your undergraduate or graduate study in the United States, you may start by looking for any of these sources of income.
Scholarships and grants: These are free sources that you do not need to pay back. Of course, you need to qualify. You must have extraordinary skills or degrees to get such scholarships and grants as you are a foreign student. Getting scholarship in sporting fields is easier if you have any talent in a specific sports activity.
Employment: This is not a difficult option. Foreign (not U.S. citizen) on-campus students are allowed to work 20 hours (40 hours during summer vacations) per week without having Work Permit. You can enjoy your vacation and earn income by working at locations where people spend their vacation. Check nearest beaches, mountain resorts, lakeside activities, summer festivals and events.
Borrowing student loans: Remember that you need to pay not only the principal but also the interest on loans. In general, interest rates on student loans are lower that commercial and consumer loans. Those students who have higher potential of income in the future (as in the case of medicine, dentistry, etc.) can obtain such student loans easier.
Do not limit your research for financial assistance to U.S. market only. Government agencies and education institutions in your country may offer financing your education in the United States. Ministry of education, universities and colleges, and foundations allocate funds for such purposes. Some may ask you to work in your country upon completion of your degree in the United States.
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