<p>I read somewhere that student loans are much harder to get for int’ls without having an American co-signer. I guess the fear is that the int’l will return to his home country after his education and not re-pay the loan.</p>
<p>Also, since int’ls aren’t eligible for federal loans of any sort, that would suggest the rates of any such loans would be higher. </p>
<p>Even with a budget of $10k, the cheapest colleges that I’m finding are about $30k per year. Those are some mid-tier and 3rd tier publics that charge about $18-20k for tuition and about $10k for everything else.</p>
<p>So, you’re short $20k per year. Student loans of $80k would just be ridiculous. The repayment would be nearly 1,000 per month for 10 years.</p>
<p>An int’l can’t just come and “wing it”. To get a visa, an international must be able to demonstrate that all of their costs are covered.</p>
<p>Are there any other family members that can contribute to your education?</p>
<p>I heard momfromtexas had a strategy of finding colleges where the student is in the top of the applicant pool. Im not sure if this exists but if it does, can I have a link to the article please?</p>
<p>If you go to the int’l thread, you’ll see which schools give scholarships to internationals. However, most of those scholarships are small - certainly not the $20k+ per year that you would need.</p>
<p>Since I’ve looked for schools for another int’l, I can tell you that’s it’s very hard to find schools for non-residents that cost under $31k per year.</p>
<p>On a recent thread, someone said that Christian Brothers U in Memphis is generous with scholarships to int’ls. I can’t remember if the int’l has to major in eng’g or not. you might send an email to their scholarship office and ask what their scholarship policies are for int’ls.</p>
<p>Berea College does offer a lot of assistance for students. But you must be familiar with the college work study program. Every student has to be a part of the labor program where you will recieve a minimum pay depending on your class, the rest of the money goes toward your tuition. It is no different than going to a University and have an outside job (which at Berea you are not allowed to or even have time for another job) to help with your tuition. The institution at Berea is set up where it is almost impossible to have money or anything for that matter while you are in school because of its “simple living” way of life. The money you DO make from the labor program, usually you have to give back to the school for room and board fees, which varies per student. I know this because I am a Berea College student, now I am transfering because with a child on the way, I must be able to make progress fast, not have to wait until after my four years are over in Berea.</p>
<p>edited to add…answer is “yes” in limited amounts…</p>
<p>International Students</p>
<p>A limited number of scholarships are awarded to international students each fall and spring semesters. </p>
<p>The Golden Oak Award is available to entering freshmen and covers tuition and the nonresident fee. The length of the award is 4 years of undergraduate study or until the student receives their undergraduate degree, whichever occurs first. For information on application procedures for this award, refer to the International Services Office at <a href=“http://www.oip.lsu.edu/iso/scholarships[/url]”>http://www.oip.lsu.edu/iso/scholarships</a> info.htm</p>
<p>The Tiger Scholars Award is available to entering freshmen and transfer students and applies to the nonresident fee only. The award ranges in value from $4,150 - $8,300 per year based on credentials. Length of the award varies based on classification status at the time of admittance. For information on application procedures for this award, refer to the International Services Office at <a href=“http://www.oip.lsu.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.oip.lsu.edu</a></p>
<p>For additional information on LSU services for international students refer to the International Services Office.</p>