IEFA Blog

Many international students looking to financially support their education overseas turn to US loans as a way to help fund their education. If you are in this situation and are looking to apply for an international student loan, you may have some questions about eligibility and how you can qualify. If you want a US…

Directtextbook.com Scholarship Deadline: July 15 Directtextbook.com is hosting a scholarship essay contest that will award three students based on their essay submissions. The Directtextbook.com scholarship is open to US citizens with a 2.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Students can be enrolled in any accredited two to four year college or university. To enter the…

If you are an international student looking for additional financial aid to support your education overseas, it is important to first maximize the funding that does not require repayment. Most students in this situation look to not only scholarships, but also grants. You may be asking yourself, what is a grant? A grant is a…

Global Achievement Scholarship Deadline: May 29 and June 26 Full Sail University is granting their Global Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $5000 to all eligible candidates. Individuals applying for the Global Achievement Scholarship must be non-US citizens, have already completed their admissions interview, meet the Full Sail University entrance requirements and submit the Global Achievement application form…

Wangari Maathai Scholarship Deadline: May 15 Students already attending the Bard Center for Environmental Policy masters program or those that will be accepted by March 15 are eligible to apply for the Wangari Maathai Scholarship. This scholarship will provide one international student with $20,000 for their tuition. International students who are interested in the Wangari…

It’s May, and that means that many of you have received your acceptance letters from colleges and universities. Once you’ve narrowed down your schools and confirmed your attendance, it’s time to start thinking about your student visa and financial aid. Many students ask us, when is a good time to apply for a loan? If…