How to save money by studying in the United States, and how to save money by studying in the United

Study Abroad reminds you that universities in the United States are very different from other countries, and schools are very different from each other due to their own history, qualifications, economic conditions, operations, operating models, etc., so the cost of school attendance is also very different, and international students can refer to the following points when choosing a school.

Second, study in a state university in a wealthy area, the state university in the United States is generally supported by the state, the general state university fees are much cheaper than private ones, for example, private universities generally cost more than 30,000 yuan, and some state universities tuition fees are only more than 10,000 yuan, a big difference. But not all state universities are cheap, it depends on the economic situation of the state, like California, New York and other states in the eastern and central regions are more economically developed and rich, so here state universities, like the University of California, California State University, Stony Brook University of New York in the Long Island District of New York, etc., tuition fees are very cheap. However, in some economically underdeveloped areas of the United States, due to the limited funding of the state**, the fees of schools are relatively high, and the tuition fees of state universities in Michigan, Chicago, and the Great Lakes region are also higher.

3. Make a fuss about credits.

Universities in the United States implement a credit system, and schools also charge tuition fees according to how much a credit is. Students can control tuition fees by controlling the number of credits. Students will have an interview with the tutor before admission, and the tutor will decide the number of credits you want to take after graduation, but you can talk to the tutor about exempting some similar courses that you have already taken in China, so that you can take fewer credits, which is equivalent to saving tuition.

In addition, different schools in the United States have different semesters every year, there are 1 year and 2 semesters, and there are 3 or 4 semesters, with spring courses, fall courses, and some summer courses (summer couese). Some schools have such a rule, and international students who take summer courses are charged for credits according to the treatment of students in the state, so that almost half of the fees can be saved. Therefore, students can take some of these "cheaper" credits in the summer.

In California, there is also a rule that after 45 credits are completed in one year, the excess credits will be charged according to the state's students**.

Scholarships in the USA can be considered:

need-blind said: Tuition is not enough, the school to make up.

Maybe you still have the inherent view that "this is exclusive to Gao Fushuai and Bai Fumei" about studying in the United States, then you are very wrong. Universities in the U.S. aren't as cold as you think, and all you need to do is one thing: tell the school that I don't have any money.

The need-blind scholarship, as the name suggests, means that the school wants to "give you money with your eyes closed". After applying for such a scholarship, the school will make a judgment on your family situation, in short, the school will analyze the percentage of tuition you can afford, and the school will try to provide you with the rest.

Many prestigious private schools in the United States offer such scholarships, such as Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, etc., but few of them are offered in public schools.

need-based: Don't ask for too much money.

Although the first type of scholarship seems humane, many students are hesitant to consider that the school's evaluation will be different from their actual level during the actual application process.

Then, this is when you need to choose a need-based scholarship. These scholarships are based on your needs, and you can apply for as much money as you think you need, and there is no upper limit.

But if you're really going to "open your mouth", you're naïve. In fact, when applying to college, your financial needs can affect your chances of admission. Theoretically, the university will screen the amount of money you apply, and if you have too much money, you are likely to be rejected.

Therefore, although the scholarship is high, it is necessary to do what you can.

merit-based: You can be a little better.

The most basic purpose of the so-called scholarship is to reward students with excellent character and learning. This scholarship, called Merit-Based, is designed to reward students who excel academically.

But you must know that there is no upper limit to the level of excellence, and if you want to get this scholarship, you still have to work hard to make yourself feel "want to fly to the sky and shoulder to shoulder with the sun".

However, even so, the difficulty of obtaining this scholarship is relatively large. Although most scholarships understood by Chinese are of this type, relatively few are received by Chinese students.

Go Campus: Students, is this scholarship what you want?

Maybe you will think that my grades are not good, my family is not good, and I will not have a chance to study abroad in my life. But young man, is your mind confined to this?

Of course, good youth can't be wasted on self-pity, therefore, the United States ** has also taken this into account and launched a program called Go Campus, which does not require the TOEFL IELTS SAT, as long as you pass the project test, you will have the opportunity to get a scholarship of more than 30,000 US dollars per year.

First of all, the most straightforward is to shorten the length of study.

The premise of early graduation is that they basically have to take one or two extra courses than expected each semester, and use the courses in the summer semester to get more credits. Of course, this method of talking about pure imitation is more suitable for undergraduates, and for graduate students whose opportunity cost is very valuable, if they do not find a job or do not get a returnoffer, they should try to make more use of their time in school and participate in school recruitment and nopay internships.

Secondly, the most basic is that it does not contain fiber!

Note that there is a highlight here! Generally, a credit is between 800 and 1500 dollars, and if you fail a course, then you will have to buy a MacAir or a bag less this semester, which is a very heavy price. Usually at the beginning of the course selection, you have to look at Syllabus, consider the difficulty of the course, the amount of homework and exams, and look at the character of the professors, the same course may be scored by different professors, and there is no chance of curve.

In order to avoid failing the course and aim for an A, you should communicate more with your seniors, learn from experience, and talk to the supervisor about your study plan before choosing a course, or you are also welcome to ask our consultant teachers and the teachers of our North American academic supervision team.

Last but not least, get a scholarship!

When we were studying in the U.S., although we were international students and there was no way to apply for financial aid, as long as we were excellent, there were a large number of merit-based scholarships to apply for. For example, the school will measure your academic performance according to your GPA score and your ranking, generally speaking, international students who get the Dean's List are eligible to apply for scholarships, generally speaking, 2000 to 1W dollars can be sought, and there are also college-specificawards schools will reward students according to some special circumstances, generally speaking, they are students who participate in activities in the school more actively and have a certain positive influence. In addition, there are also some scholarships organized by ** clubs or other companies in American universities, which are specifically for outstanding applicants from a certain group of students, such as international students from third world countries, war-torn areas, students with disabilities, or similar to the scholarships shown in my screenshot below--- which are specifically for universities in the United States and Canada, female students who are committed to STEM projects, only need application essays, transcripts, and professor recommendation letters (not required), you can get a scholarship of 5000 dollars

With the continuous advancement of the study abroad boom, more and more international students choose to study in the United States. Studying in the U.S. is relatively expensive, so how to make it easy to study in the U.S. without spending money? I have compiled a way to study in the United States without spending money here, and I hope it will be helpful to you.

1. Get a full scholarship

The full scholarship covers tuition, living expenses and usual expenses, and as long as you don't spend money indiscriminately, then you don't need to pay for your own study abroad. American colleges and universities are very hungry for talents, and as long as you are good enough, it is not difficult to get a full scholarship. For example, if you want to get a full scholarship to study in the United States, you need an excellent GPA score, which is generally above; TOEFL score of 110 or above; SAT requirement of 2200 or above; Specialties, extracurricular activities, awards, etc.

It should be noted here that excellent grades alone cannot get a full scholarship, but a combination of strengths, extracurricular activities and awards, because the standard for judging students in the United States is not the only one, they think that students who have special talents, are good at socializing (participating in various activities), and have a certain ability in some aspects (awards) are excellent.

2. Obtain financial guarantee to study at an American university

What if my grades do not allow me to get a full scholarship, and my family's financial conditions are not enough to support me to study in the United States? Do you have to give up studying in the United States? You can't give up, you have to work hard to achieve your dreams.

This situation can be achieved by obtaining a financial guarantee to attend a U.S. university. And what we're talking about here is not really free.

If you get a financial guarantee, you can get a visa to study in the United States. We need to file an I-134** with the visa officer, which is filled out by your sponsor, such as a wealthy relative in your family. But in reality, relatives don't pay a penny, and these money needs to be earned by studying in the United States and working part-time.

Therefore, this way of free is not really free, and at the same time, it also requires students to study and work at the same time, which is very difficult, and requires strong perseverance and fighting spirit.

Chinese students working in the United States are basically in Chinese restaurants. International students working are illegal illegal workers, and only Chinese restaurants dare to accept international students to work.

3. Strive for public assignment as a visiting scholar or to study for a degree

If there is an opportunity to study in the United States as a visiting scholar, then please be sure to strive for it, because the threshold for studying in the United States is very low. There are public assignments in China every year, but when the official assignment expires, you must return to China to serve in accordance with the regulations.

4. Go to the United States to study in public primary and secondary schools

Public elementary and secondary schools in the United States are free, not only for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, but also for foreign children living in the U.S., as long as the parents have a legal visa to live or work in the United States. The biggest advantage of studying in high school in the United States is that if you apply to American colleges and universities in the future, such children will have certain advantages, because the United States believes more in its own education.