Finances for International Students
Affording graduate schools is one of the main concerns of many students and can be incredibly stressful. While students on Visas are not eligible for U.S. Federal loans, other options are available as the ones listed in the sections below.
Please take your time going through all of the resources in this page as they are incredibly important and useful.
Things to consider
Some schools may require you to show proof of payment for the entire course while other schools may accept proof on a yearly basis
Keep in mind that you may need a co-signer depending on the loans you take. This can be a sensitive topic and we are here to help you navigate that.
Make sure to take into account the interest rates of each loan option and compare each option before making your decision
Do you plan on including living expanses with your loans (rent, car, traveling etc)? Make sure to plan accordingly when applying for a loan
Please note the information provided IS NOT comprehensive. Please consider contacting the schools that you are applying to as well as banks individually. We do not endorse any of the options provided below and simply wish to give you basic information on financing options.
