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Many international students attend college or community college in the USA or go to a university or other higher education institution in Canada, the UK, Australia or many other countries around the world. At IEFA we encourage students to broaden their horizons and take on the rewarding experience of an international education just like the…

If you’re a student from the United States, you could be eligible for financial support through the standard federal FAFSA program, meaning studying at a foreign university may not be as difficult to finance as you’d imagined! You might want to study abroad as part of an exchange program for a semester or an academic…

In this video we break down all the Financial Aid Opportunities for International Students in the US. If you’re specifically looking for a loan, then you can use the tool on our site to see if you are eligible. If you’re looking for a scholarship, then you can search through our database on our Scholarships…

Study abroad loans are available for US citizens and permanent residents planning to study abroad. It doesn’t matter if you will be doing a short-term study abroad program through your college, or if you will be doing a full degree program abroad – you are eligible for a ton of financial aid! Want to learn…

Whether you just graduated, are planning to become an international student or are an international student- we know you will think one, or both of these hangouts is worth watching! Today, Thursday 26th, at 10am EST International Student Loan is hosting a Google+ Hangout On Air to help explain some of the most confusing loan…

If you are planning to apply for student loans come July or August, it’s important to know key terms so that you can evaluate lenders and choose the one that works best for you. The international student loans that are available have different repayment options. Repayment is defined as the act of paying back the…

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…