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Number of International Students in US Grows
International Education

Number of International Students in US Grows

The annual Open Doors Report, published on November 14 by the Institute of International Education, shows that the number of international students studying in the USA for the 2010/2011 academic year increased by 5%, to a total of 723,277.  This follows an increase of 3% last year, and continues the upward trend that started in…

Study USA – Creating a Budget
International Education

Study USA – Creating a Budget

One of the most important parts of international education is figuring our what you can afford.  Can you attend that high-priced private school in an expensive city?  Or is a more affordable option required?  You can get basically the same education in an area with a lower cost of living, or attend a state school…

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…

Hult MBA Offers Scholarships to African Students
International Education

Hult MBA Offers Scholarships to African Students

Hult International Business School is a highly regarded business education institution, offering MBA, Masters and Undergraduate programs in five locations around the globe: Boston; San Francisco; Dubai; London; and Shanghai. Hult was ranked the 27th best business education in the world, and the 17th best business education in the U.S. by the Economist Intelligence Unit….

Rotary Clubs a Great Source of Scholarships / Georgia Student Rotary Program
International Scholarships

Rotary Clubs a Great Source of Scholarships / Georgia Student Rotary Program

Rotary clubs around the world are a great source of scholarships for international study, and for any student trying to study abroad, Rotary Clubs should be top on the list to research any relevant scholarships. For instance, Rotary Clubs in the State of Georgia (USA) have sponsored the Georgia Rotary Student Program since 1946. The…

Chinese Students Recruited by US Universities – Online Fair March 12, 2011
Study in the USA

Chinese Students Recruited by US Universities – Online Fair March 12, 2011

Students from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are in very high demand at US colleges and universities, leading Hobsons to host a virtual student fair specifically for these students.  If you are from one of these countries, register now for the Greater China Virtual Student Fair to be held March 12, 2011.  At the fair,…

Ramapo College of New Jersey Offers Full Scholarships to International Students
International Financial Aid News

Ramapo College of New Jersey Offers Full Scholarships to International Students

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public, liberal arts college, founded in 1969 and rated by Kiplingers in 2010 as one of the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.”  With 5,660 students, including several hundred international students, Ramapo offers degrees in the arts, business, the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences, as well…

Indonesian Students Recruited by US Universities – March 5th Student Fair
Study in the USA

Indonesian Students Recruited by US Universities – March 5th Student Fair

Participate in (free) virtual fair to win $5,000 in prizes!  Student fair March 5th – enroll today. Hobsons is taking student recruitment to the next level, as they roll out their virtual student fairs.  With the Hobsons virtual fairs, students can log into the virtual fair from their home or anywhere they have an internet…

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…

Economy Tough on International Students
International Financial Aid News

Economy Tough on International Students

A recent article in The Daily 49er, the online newspaper for Cal State Long Beach, explores how the poor economy impacts international students, amid drastic cuts in California public education, a weak job market and rising tuition costs. Cal State Long Beach attracts students from around the world. Here is an excerpt from the article:…

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