Paying for College?

The question

I’ve been accepted to Boston College as an international student for the class of 2012. I’ve lived in the country for 4 years now – and in Canada for 4 more – so I don’t have any language barrier problems or anything like that.

Having said that, I was hoping for some input as to how I can pay for college. The only real downside to being “international” is one’s exclusion to gain need-based aid for tuition…

Each year, Boston College costs about $ 50,000. My parents can probably afford 25-30k of it, but that still leaves a 20,000 dollar gap. I’m willing to work during college; how much would I be able to earn? Also, to make ends meet, what kind of loans could I get? (My parents have excellent credit, and I’m a honestly responsible person).

I know BC doesn’t offer aid to international students, but considering how I might get a green card any day now (for sure within a year), might they be willing to help me out my freshman year financially?

Thanks for the input!

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during the school year at the schools they usually give no more that $ 5000 so just try to get a real job,but dont over worrk so u can keep ur grades up,once u get ut green card u can get financial aid from the school. excellent luck! im going throught the same thing,lol

check government subsidized loans www.studentaid.ed.gov/
You can also get 3rd party loans through many creditors like capitalone.

You can go to

http://www.studentloanchoice.biz

http://www.about-student-loans.net

it’s about unique student loans in rank
or

http://www.all-about-erudition.com

it’s about scholarships in rank
Excellent luck

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Study in United Kingdom or United States?

The question

Hey,

I am 15 years old, from India. I am currently studying in 11th grade and I am thinking to apply to colleges in either United Kingdom or United States for either Computer Science or Astronomy or Physics in 2012.

However, there are some problems for me. Can you please assist me on:

1.) Cost problems – What should be the approximate cost of the education in 1.) UK 2.) US. My parents’ annual income is around 6500 $ . However, I would require more money than that, wouldn’t I? Can I get loans or educational grants from any institution in UK or US, being an international student?

2.) I have heard about some colleges, firstly, in United States : BEREA. How good is that? I have heard that it provides very good education and full scholarship to cover your whole study?

Please help me in arranging the cost of college and selection of a good, but not costly college.

P.S.> Please tell me when should I start sending out admission forms and if I am going to US, when should start preparing for SAT?

Thanks

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financially if i were you i would go to Britain, i currently attend university in the US my annual tuition is $ 12,000 a year not counting housing. But if you are able to secure a erudition the US would likely have the best quality education in the world.

It says on the Berea web site “first year of enrollment” for a full erudition.
You should contact the school’s admissions office. this is a small school in southern part of the US.

You can go on any college web site to see when applications are being accepted. To start fall of 2012, you should apply by January 1st, 2012. You may be able to apply as early as 9/2011. Look at the school’s web site for info.

go on any college web site. go to admissions/undergrad/international student to see requirments.

you should choose UK bcz in us you will face more difficulty for survival, language problem is also there. IN India will learn British English which is different from american English .
if you have finance problem you either should take part in erudition programs or take loans

In the UK would most likely pay international rates and this means you will not be eligible for UK backed aid. Rates for international students for 2010 / 2011 school year varies allot of international students with a range of £10,000 – £26,000 / year and the Home Office require up to an additional £8,000 for maintenance which means you are looking at approximately £18,000 – £34,000 / year. Given that you are still 15 I would compound that rate at 7% for another three years. Along with that the new government is plotting to restrict colonization by using a quota system and there is debate about allowing universities to charge what they want. For you this may mean that the cost is significantly higher and it also may mean that getting a student visa to the UK is much more hard. Best thing is to keep updated about changes in the UK that may influence your ability to study there.

The US you are looking at for 2010 / 2011 depending on the university between $ 20,000 – $ 60,000 / year for tuition. Plus more for living expenses and health care. Like the UK you will most likely not be eligible for US government backed aid and will have to apply for a student visa to study there. Along with costs you will mot likely have to take the ACT or SAT along with TOEFL for other schools than BEREA. BEREA presently seems to only require SAT, SAT, or TOEFL whereas most US schools require TOELF along with ACT or SAT.

Regarding your question concerning BEREA if you read the site closely the erudition is only given for the first year and after that you are expected to contribute towards your schooling and you are expected to pay a deposit upon being accepted. But since it is nearly 3 years before you will be attending the rules might change and it is vital that you keep up on them. Also you question about how excellent it is and as you can see from the links below it is not ranked as one of the bests. But given your situation it is probably the only option you have.

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