IEFA Blog

Many international students will find themselves turning to loans to meet their financial needs for college. One of the most important things for these students to look into right away in the loan search is finding a cosigner. While you won’t always need a cosigner for your loan, having one ready is a big help…

Passion for Fashion Scholarship Competition Deadline: February 14 If you love fashion and want to pursue a career in this field, now is your chance to receive financial assistance to do so! The Art Institute is sponsoring a passion for fashion scholarship competition for interested students to have a shot at earning a half-tuition scholarship…

It’s January, and international students are ringing in the New Year in the United States and in their home countries all over the world. As you look forward to what 2013 will offer, keep in mind that a New Year usually means a new semester starting up, too! And with that, it’s definitely time to…

UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship Deadline: February 28 If you are interested in the welfare of animals and wish to pursue studies or research relating to the improvement the animal welfare, the UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship is an award that you might be interested in. This award is accepting applications until February 28th and will…

The amount of students who study abroad – defined as U.S. students embarking on a short-term course of study in another country – is increasing every year. And while your financial aid package through your home school will typically be continued even during this short time away, the added expenses of the international experience can…

Ramapo College of New Jersey Presidential Scholarship Deadline: January 12 New freshmen international students at the Ramapo College of New Jersey have the opportunity to receive an $18,000 scholarship to be used toward tuition at Ramapo College. Eligible students who maintain the required number of school credits and grade point average are able to receive…