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How to STUDY ABROAD in the
United States
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Are you hoping to
study abroad in the US?
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Here’s 4 things you’ll
need to prepare for your
adventure!
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1. A place!
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To start your application to study in
the US, you will need to apply directly
to each of your chosen universities.
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If you are accepted you’ll be entered
into an international student database
called the Student Exchange Visitor
Information System (SEVIS).
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The application costs US$200, though
a few universities allow students to
apply online for free.
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The university will then provide you with a
Form I-20 to present to the US Embassy
when you attend your visa interview.
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2. The language
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For both undergraduate and postgraduate
studies you will need to provide proof of your
English language proficiency, if English is
not your first language.
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The Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) is the most common test considered by
universities, while the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) is also
commonly accepted.
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It’s always wise to check which tests are
accepted by your chosen universities
before signing up and taking the exams.
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3. A visa
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To study in the US, internationals will
need to obtain an F-2 non-
immigrant visa.
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You can only do this when you have
secured a place at an SEVP-approved
university, and you’ll need to provide
proof of sufficient funds.
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In most cases, you’ll be asked to
attend an interview at your local US
embassy, bringing your application
and supporting documents and a
solid financial plan.
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4. Funding
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US tuition fees are not cheap. HSBC
estimates that the yearly cost of
university in the US is $24,914.
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This varies greatly from one institution to
the next, but all US universities are legally
required to include a fees and financial
aid calculator on their website.
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Living costs are generally lower in
the US than in Australia, Canada,
Singapore, the UK or France.
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HSBC gives an annual average
estimate of $11,651.
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Suburban and rural area of the south
and Midwest are generally the
cheapest places to live, with big cities
costing considerably more.
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Many who study in the US receive
financial aid. At Harvard for example,
70% of students receive help with
their fees. At MIT the figure is even
higher, at 86%.
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As US government aid schemes and
loans are often off-limits to
internationals, financial aid and
scholarships offered by your chosen
school and/or external organizations
Are your best bet.
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Find out more
about studying in
the US with our
free guide!