General Information

More than 500,000 international students successfully apply for admission to U.S. colleges and universities every year.  According to the Institute of International Education, some 67 percent of them rely on family funds to pay for their studies in the United States.  But for many, applying for adequate financial support is a crucial part of their application.  On average, international students will have to pay between $16,000 and $46,500 for tuition and living expenses for an academic year in the United States.

Scholarships can be a source of funding to help you pay for your education in the U.S.  International undergraduate students can apply for partial scholarships, primarily from private colleges and universities; they also are eligible for athletic scholarships and can apply for student loans.  Graduate students can apply for teaching, research, and administrative assistantships, as well as for fellowships and scholarships from both private and public universities.  Applying for a student loan is also an option for graduate students.

Along with scholarship opportunities that may be available from the university that you plan to attend, you can also apply for scholarships through the U.S. government and other institutions.