There are numerous overseas programs that welcome students from the U.S. for graduate and professional programs, but not all have available financial aid. There are a few easy steps in looking into aid for tuition, housing, books and fees.
Instructions
Find Financial Aid for Overseas Programs
1. The first step is to decide on a school and/or a country. Expenses will go far beyond the basics of tuition, housing, and books. If relying heavily on financial aid, you should also examine the possibilities of obtaining a work-visa. Some countries will allow students to work.
2. Use online resources. For example, the site used in accessing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, will give a detailed list of overseas schools for which the FAFSA may be used.
3. Contact local groups with a national base, and international reach. For example, the Rotary Club, an international service club, offers a number of scholarships for three, six, and nine months of foreign study. Rotary also has a partnership with a number of international universities and offers a scholarship for those wishing to pursue a master’s degree at one of these sites.
4. Contact the U.S. State Department and inquire about Fulbright Scholarships. The Fulbright Program offers scholarships for those wishing to study abroad, but has a number of stipulations. For those able to qualify, a scholarship may offer medical insurance, a monthly stipend, an allowance for books and dependents, and help with tuition. You must hold a bachelor’s degree before being considered and have not achieved a doctoral degree at the time of application.
5. Check with the specific schools you are interested in, and contact your high school or college, which also may have information on study-abroad programs.
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