IEFA Blog

Today there are 2 scholarships that I’d like to draw attention to, both for students from particular countries, and a quick update on the Saudi scholarships. First, the Karim Rida Said Foundation provides full and partial scholarships for Master’s degree study in the UK to Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian and Syrian students. You must have…

After our short series on evaluating school program costs, budgeting and opening a US bank account, I thought this article from the Jacksonville Times-Union online was very interesting and timely. The point — everyone knows that college tuition has been increasing rapidly, but recently there has been a significant rise in all other college-related costs….

Why Open a US Bank Account? A US bank account will make managing your finances a lot easier, and you should set one up as soon as you arrive. You can deposit your financial aid awards, loans and stipends, all of which are typically paid to you by check, as well as money from home….

When you are admitted to a US institution, take a close look at the international student budget provided by your school. These estimated expenses will also appear on your I-20, and they are usually accurate insofar as they go. International students are required to prove that they have funds to cover the full amount shown,…

International students spend a lot of time and energy trying to find enough financial resources to fund their foreign study. An important part of this effort is understanding exactly how much money you will need for your time overseas, and then carefully managing your finances to stay within your budget. Dealing with a new currency…

Did you know that you can apply for funding with InternationalStudentLoan.com and receive preliminary approval in as little as 15 minutes? With the International Student Loan for international students studying in the USA and Canada you can apply as long as you meet the following guidelines: – An Undergraduate or Graduate Student – Enrolled at…

Lots of research and early planning are the most effective tools for figuring out how to afford a US higher education. If you are a good student, there are lots of US colleges and universities that want you to enroll — but which ones are more likely to offer you a financial aid package that…