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10 Colleges Under $10000

Scholarship for USA — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:48:43 +0000

Tuition is probably the biggest expense international students face when considering the US as a destination for college studies. It is difficult to find colleges with cheap tuition for international students in the US. Tuition at most decent colleges in the US is upwards of $20,000 per year. Add to that cost of books and living expenses and you end up looking at a staggering amount in excess of $30,000. This cost can be significantly reduced if college tuition were below $10,000. This would make an US education affordable to many international students that would otherwise never have a chance to study in the US. I have compiled a list of 10 colleges whose tuition for international students in less than $10,000 per year. This list is primarily for undergraduate students and includes tuition fees for two semesters taking 12 credits or more. A number of these colleges are in Minnesota. This is because most state universities in Minnesota allow international students to pay the same tuition rate as resident students. The list is not arranged in any particular order.

Saint Cloud State University

$6420 (30 credits with in-state tuition scholarship)
Saint Cloud State University – The ACS Scholarship

Minnesota State University Mankato

$9,386 (12-18 credits for 2 semesters)

University of Minnesota Crookston

$9,406 (13 credits or more for 2 semesters)

Brigham Young University

$4080 (2 semesters)

Eastern Oregon University

$6,465 (15 credits per semesters for 2 semesters)

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

$9,813.88 (two semesters with International Scholarship)

McNeese State University

$3400 (12 credits per semester for two semesters with non-resident fee waiver)

Midwestern State University

$5,936 (2 full semesters and one summer session for international undergraduate students with competitive waiver)

Minnesota State University Moorhead

$5,236.50 (15 credits per semester for 2 semesters; must be eligible for in-state tuition)

Southwest Minnesota State University

$6696 (12-18 credits per semester for 2 semesters)

Do you know other schools that offer cheap tuition for international students? Share in the comments below.

USA Scholarship for the Average International Student

Scholarship for USA — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:18:32 +0000

We all know how competitive it can get for an international student to get a scholarship at an American university. Not all universities offer scholarships to international students and those that do only have a limited number of scholarships. The competition for these scholarships can be fierce. Typically there are thousands of students from all over the world competing for each scholarship. Many of these students have perfect SAT scores, excellent high school GPA and involvement in extracurricular activities. The average international students’ application for scholarship often gets lost amongst the applications of these overachieving international students.

This does not mean that the average international student has no chance for a scholarship at an US university. There are many universities and colleges in the United States that offer international students scholarships as long as they have decent academic performance in high school.

In-state Tuition
At most state universities, out of state students and international students
are assessed a higher tuition rate than students that live in that state. Often, this tuition is almost twice that of what local students pay. Many universities will offer their international students an opportunity to pay in-state tuition as long as they fulfill certain criteria. These can include maintaining a certain GPA while on the in-state tuition scholarship and/or doing volunteer activities. One such school that has an excellent in-state tuition scholarship for all its’ international students is Saint Cloud State University in Minnesota. The in-state tuition scholarship can make affording a. U.S. university very affordable for international students, especially for those that do not have outstanding results and achievements.

Syracuse University – Scholarships of up to $12000/year

Scholarship for USA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:25:46 +0000

Syracuse was officially chartered in 1870 as a private, coeducational institution offering programs in the physical sciences and modern languages. It is located 250 miles northwest of New York City. Full-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse is $30,470 per year plus housing, meals, and expenses. The university enrolls about 19,000 students in total. To be admitted to Syracuse University, international students must:

Demonstrate sufficient academic preparation to achieve success in their studies at Syracuse University.
Demonstrate the ability to pay for their education.
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Undergraduate international students are eligible to receive merit and competitive scholarships from Syracuse University. Students are selected for merit scholarships by the Admissions Committee at the time of admission to the University. Merit scholarships for entering freshmen are the Founder’s ($12,000), Chancellor’s ($8,000) and the Dean’s ($6,000) scholarships. Merit scholarships for entering transfer students are the Chancellor’s ($8,000) and the Dean’s ($6,000) scholarships. No separate application is required. Merit–based scholarships are renewable each year as long as a student maintains at least a 2.75 G.P.A on a 4.0 scale.

In addition, international undergraduate students may compete for and receive competitive scholarships from Syracuse University. These scholarships include the Citizen Education Conference Scholarship, the Remembrance Scholarship, the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship, and the Special Music Scholarship.

Additional info:
TOEFL: Required
SAT: Required
SAT Subject Tests: Not required

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
(315) 443-1870

Carleton College – Full scholarship for 4 years

Scholarship for USA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:10:35 +0000

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Best known for its academic excellence and warm, welcoming campus community, Carleton offers 36 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Starr Scholarship Program

Through a generous grant from the Starr Foundation, Carleton is able to offer scholarship assistance to qualified students from Asia for four years of study at Carleton. The scholarship will provide up to the full comprehensive fee, which includes tuition, fees, room, board, Carleton health insurance, and one round trip ticket. To apply for a Starr Scholarship, a student should complete an application for admission to Carleton or the Common Application and request consideration for financial aid.

Kellogg Scholarship Program

The Kellogg Scholarship is of long standing at Carleton; it provides assistance to non-U.S. citizens who are not permanent residents toward their expenses at Carleton.

Nason Scholarships

A generous gift from a Carleton alumnus provides for a scholarship for young Singaporeans. This need-based scholarship will provide up to the full comprehensive fee, which includes tuition, fees, room and board, and Carleton health insurance.

George Scholarship Program

The George Scholarships are for students from developing nations who demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic potential and promise.

Additional info:
Carleton College
1 N College St, Northfield, MN, USA

Wesleyan University – Scholarship for students from East Asian countries

Scholarship for USA — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:32:56 +0000

This school provides a great opportunity for students from East Asian countries. The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholars Program provide 22 full scholarships (Tuition + room and board) every year to students from the following countries and regions: the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam (two from each country).

Saint Cloud State University – The ACS Scholarship

Scholarship for USA — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:09:32 +0000

Saint Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University is a school under the Minnesota State Universities and Colleges system. This school is the ideal destination for all international students wanting to study in the United States and especially for those that are unable to afford the large price tag that accompanies an American education. International students receive the Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship (ACS) at this institution. This entitles students to pay in-state tuition fees which almost cut down tuition fees in half for international students. Currently international students can expect to pay around $3000 per semester for 15 credits which is pretty cheap compared to other state schools. Students are eligible for the ACS scholarship from their very first semester provided that they maintain a 2.5 GPA and perform 30 hours of voluntary cultural sharing activities every semester.

The ACS scholarship has made SCSU a prime destination for students from all over the world. Currently, more than 1000 international students are enrolled at SCSU and the number keeps increasing every year. All in all, SCSU is a very good fit for international students in the United States. The sheer number of international students that are enrolled there is a testimony to that fact.

Additional info
Saint Cloud State University
720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498