Financing your Education and Special Opportunities

Types of Funding for A/L Students

Merrit Based

A specific amount of money for co is awarded by the college ,without regard for financial need. This type of college aid is usually awarded for a student’s academic achievements in high school, as well as for special talents and unique traits, such as musical or athletic skills.

Need Based

Need-based college aid is awarded based on your family’s financial need. The Department of Education and the colleges and universities you’re applying to determine your need by subtracting your  expected family contribution (EFC) form the cost of attendance (COA) at each college or university.

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Fellowships

•A fellowship is a type of graduate student financial support that is awarded to a graduate student to support them in their full-time course of study, without the obligation to teach or perform research.  Fellowship funding from the University typically includes full tuition and stipend support, although the stipend levels vary depending on a student’s division and the prestige of the award

Graduate   Assistantship

•A graduate assistantship is a salaried student employment opportunity for graduate students. Graduate assistants work a set number of hours per week and in return receive a tuition waiver and, often times, a monthly living stipend.

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Each year international Students receive significant amounts of financial assistance for their studies. However, competition is high. Application for financial aid go together with applications for admissions.

Location Matters! Depending on where you live and study, costs for housing and food vary greatly in the United States. Suburban or rural areas in the south and Midwest of the United States generally have the lowest cost of living. For information about special opportunities and financial aid follow the link below :

For information about special opportunities and financial aid follow the link below : https://educationusa.state.gov/find-financial-aid