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Repayment Period – Why it matters to you?
International Student Loans

Repayment Period – Why it matters to you?

International student loans are a popular topic of conversation, especially for those students looking for additional financing. While there are many lenders that loan to international students, each loan has its own terms and conditions that will influence how much you pay over the life of your loan. In our previous blog, we defined what…

IEFA Relaunch
International Education

IEFA Relaunch

Just when you thought the leading resource in international education financial aid couldn’t get better, it did. IEFA.org has recently had a facelift that includes new additions along with multiple updates to existing features making it a complete resource for finding the aid you need overseas, all in one spot. IEFA has a new, polished look, but the main…

Private Student Loans for International Students
International Student Loans

Private Student Loans for International Students

If you are an international student interested in coming to the United States to study, or if you are currently enrolled in a US university or college, you may be looking for private sources of funding. While scholarships, grants and fellowships are a great place to start, you may soon realize that this is insufficient…

Scholarships, Grants, Loans, oh my!
International Scholarships

Scholarships, Grants, Loans, oh my!

If you are planning to study overseas, you may find that going to school in a foreign country can be costly. While you will still have to cover your tuition, books, and living expenses, now you’ll need to factor in additional flight costs, exchange rates, health insurance, etc. While there is no doubt that studying…

Principal and Interest Rate Defined
International Student Loans

Principal and Interest Rate Defined

As we head into the new academic year, many international students will be looking at international student loan options. Comparing loans is not easy, especially with bank terminology. One of the most important terms that will effect students is how much you are going to pay back over the course of your loan. Loans are…

Loans for Spring Semester
International Student Loans

Loans for Spring Semester

It’s that time of year again! Many of you have enjoyed your winter vacation filled with holiday cheer and New Year celebrations. As you head back for Spring semester, you may realize that your holiday money did not exactly match the tab for your education. If this is your case, you may consider loans for…

International Student Loan Comparison Tool
International Education

International Student Loan Comparison Tool

As more students decide to study overseas, financial aid plays a critical role for many students looking to make this a reality. Financial aid comes in many forms, including scholarships, grants, and loans. For many international students, even with the assistance of scholarships and grants, there is still a need to secure additional financing by…

Funding for International Students
International Education

Funding for International Students

Funding for international students is a critical factor for any student looking to receive a degree or certification overseas. Think about it. Housing, food, tuition, and books are just a few of the necessary expenses students will need to consider when they budget for their education. One way students reduce their costs is by applying…

Interest Rates Still Low on International Student Loans
International Education

Interest Rates Still Low on International Student Loans

One positive by-product of a relatively weak ecomony is the continuing low interest rates for international student loans for study in the USA. Interest rates for loan programs offered by International Student Loan range from 2.25% APR to 9.11% APR with no origination fees. When you consider that there is no collateral required for a…

International student loan available
International Student Loans

International student loan available

Student loans are available for international students studying at approved schools in the United States and Canada. There are multiple international student loan programs available – today we will highlight the main two. These loan programs are designed to help students cover the total cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board, and other expenses. International…

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