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Connect with EducationUSA Question Archive: Financial Aid for Undergraduates
2010-05-10 [10:11:31] Answer: In the U.S. system a degree in law is not an undergraduate degree but a graduate degree.
2010-04-27 [13:51:44] Answer: International students are allowed to work 20 hours per week on campus.
2009-12-09 [13:40:10] Answer: INFORMATION ON PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL The following information is an excerpt from the U.S. governemnt website: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1269.html Restrictions on Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Congress passed a law in 1996 that placed restrictions on foreign students in U.S. public elementary (kindergarten through eighth grades) and secondary (grades nine through twelve) schools. Secondary school is also called high school. The restrictions are given below: prohibits foreign students from attending public elementary schools or publicly-funded adult education programs limits secondary school attendance to twelve months requires secondary school students to pay the school the full, unsubsidized per capita cost (cost for each student) of education Go to Section 625 of Public Law 104-208 for the text of the new law. Restrictions Are for F-1 Students Only The restrictions apply to these foreign students: foreign students in F-1 status who need an I-20 to study in the United States; foreign students in F-1 status in public schools who leave the United States and want to return to continue their studies; and foreign students in F-1 status who want to transfer from a private school or program into a public school or program. The restrictions do not apply to the following foreign students: foreign students in another visa status, such as J-2, L-1, M-2, or G-4. foreign students in F-1 status who attend private schools or private training or language programs foreign students in F-1 status who were attending public schools when the law came into effect (November 30, 1996) Students Must Pay the Costs of Public Secondary School Education Foreign students who want to attend public secondary school (high school) must pay the full, unsubsidized per capita (for each student) cost of education. This amount is listed under the item called "tuition" in the I-20. The full, unsubsidized per capita (for each student) cost of education is the cost of providing education to each student in the school district where the public school is located. Costs normally range between $3000 and $10,000. Website for Public Elementary/Secondary School search: http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/ Website for Private Elementary/Secondary Schools search: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/
2009-11-23 [14:37:36] Answer: In order to play sport in the U.S. you must go through a process with the NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association. www.ncaa.org. I suggest you go to their website to find out the details on eligibility. Once you have obtained clearance from the NCAA you then contact the universities that offer the sport you play to see if they will offer you admission and a sport scholarship.
2009-05-18 [13:45:33] meet 100% demonstrated need of International Undergraduate students? Answer: Yes, it is true. This is called a "need-blind" policy and students are accepted regardless of need. Once selected, the university will cover all need to ensure the student can attend. Please note that only a select few universities have this option and that admission is highly competitive.
2009-02-13 [09:24:59] Answer: Many universities offer sports scholarships but it depends on your level and the sport you are interested in. We suggest you look at the "Financial Assistance" section on the EducationUSA website www.educationusa.info where you will find information on sports scholarships as well as information on the National Collegiate Athletic Association which is the clearinghouse for all athletic scholarsips. http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/student/index_student.html
2009-01-06 [23:40:35] Answer: Please note that it rare to get full funding at the undergraduate level but not impossible. If a university likes your application they may offer you admission. It depends on a number of factors such as your academic credentials, test scores, letters of recommendation as well as extra curricular activities.
2008-12-07 [18:21:59] Answer: Please refer to the following website that has a listing of some of the Liberal Arts College acceptance rates: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/liberal-arts-search
2007-12-14 [18:07:28] Answer: There are different types of scholarships such as; sports scholarships, merit based scholarships and need based scholarship. Students must qualify for a scholarship and normally reapply for the scholarship each year. They can cover a short period to a full four years. There are limited scholarships for international students but if a university is interested in you after reading your application and assessing your grades they will offer you financial aid. Be sure to let the university know you need aid from the start as it will not be a factor in whether they accept you. In searching for financial aid as an undergraduate, consider that the chances of gaining financial assistance are much better at the graduate level. AID FROM US COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Most of the limited financial aid for undergraduates from US sources comes from colleges and universities themselves. In some cases students from abroad compete with American students for limited financial aid. The following types of financial aid are available at American colleges: o MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP is based on academic qualifications irrespective of need. The student has no work or repayment obligations. o NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP is based on financial need but usually in conjunction with academic achievement. The student has no work or repayment obligations. o ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP is generally based on the athletic ability of the applicant but is not completely irrespective of academic performance. WHO SHOULD APPLY? o Students who have a greater chance of obtaining financial assistance usually: o Show evidence of high academic achievement; o Have high-standardized test scores (SAT, TOEFL); o Demonstrate financial need, but have enough private funding to at least cover part of the cost. Only the most exceptional students could expect to get full financial support o Have a unique talent or skill, or a record of meaningful involvement in extracurricular activities o Obtain individualized letters of recommendation enumerating the students’ abilities Colleges and universities that may be able to give you at least partial financial support: 1. Are you an exceptionally good student? If you can document an excellent academic record and class ranking in your secondary school work, if you have a TOEFL score of above 600 in paper version or 250 in computer-based version and have a high SAT score, you may be able to qualify for admission to a college or university with very high admissions standards, that will offer funding to students who meet their admission requirements but are unable to pay the total cost of their education. If you think you can qualify for admission to one of these universities, read about applying for admission to highly competitive colleges in books at the advising center. The technique may require some special tactics to make your application stand out from all the other excellent students who apply. These are the institutions most likely to be able to stretch their financial aid programs to provide more than just partial support. 2. Are you an exceptionally good athlete or do you excel at other special skills? To take advantage of this strategy, you first need to know which universities or colleges have varsity teams in your sport and you need to consult references to see which universities actually give athletic scholarships. This may also apply to other special skills you may have, such as dancing or art. Options differ about how you should demonstrate your skill. If you send a video, be sure it is professionally made and of high quality. For art or music, you should be able to send examples of your work (portfolio). 3. Do you know a college or university that hopes to internationalize its campus but has a low representation from your part of the world? Usually colleges and universities that offer any financial aid to international students do so because they want superior students who will provide international breadth to the campus. Find such universities by consulting with students and professionals who have studied recently in the U. S. and by discussing this with your educational advisor. These are usually small liberal arts colleges or colleges with religious affiliations. Apply to the college or university that may be a good prospect and request financial aid with the application. Your academic record, however, must be excellent for this to be successful. No financial aid is available for English as a second language study: so you must have excellent English skills TOEFL 550-600 (paper) or 213-250 (computer) to be considered. But be sure to find out whether the college has your field of study and why they are interested in supporting students from other countries. 4. What institutions have given at least partial aid to first year foreign students in the past? You can answer this question by looking through reference books especially the College Board’s International Student Handbook. If an institution says “No” to the question about financial aid, however, don’t apply for financial aid. That means that the institution really has none to offer. 5. If you have partial funding of your own, are you willing to study at a community college for the first two years in order to establish your aptitude and reduce your costs, or are you willing to study at a less expensive university or college? Choosing an institution whose total cost is less than $12,000 per year rather than one that costs $24,000 represents an effective $12,000 scholarship. In general, you can stretch available funds much farther if you plan to spend at least the first two years at a less expensive institution, but be sure your credit hours will transfer. Although US colleges and universities represent only a possible source or last resort for financial aid, you should not hesitate to apply for aid. Application for aid will not prejudice your chances of admission to a chosen program of study. On the other hand, since almost all scholarships cover only a part of the tuition, state the amount you do have available for study, if any, rather than asking for a full scholarship. It will greatly increase your chances of support. Do not, however, understate the amount of funds needed in the expectation of later obtaining additional aid. If you do need a full scholarship, be sure to say so and to specify what types of expenses you will need to have covered. Opportunities for financial aid (including employment) are severely limited once you are already in the United States.
2007-12-13 [22:26:41] Answer: A state resident does pay lower fees than non resident or international students but it is difficult to become a resident if you are not a U.S. citizen. |
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