<p>I was just wondering how everyone plans on paying hefty tuition fees if they decide to attend a pricey school that doesn't offer need based aid to internationals. I just got accepted to USC but I didn't apply for any scholarships (I couldn't finish my architecture portfolio in time for the Dec 1 deadline) and I think I will be expected to pay almost full tuition, 50+k.</p>
<p>At the end of the day I might not even enroll there 'cause of the price tag but I'd like to know that it IS possible...does anyone have any info about loans and/or scholarships with upcoming deadlines? I'm in Canada so any specific Canadian info would be greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>Thx :)</p>
<p>PS. Can a mod decide if this should be moved to the 'financial aid' forum? Thanks.</p>
<p>I'm Canadian Too!
and I have a similar question - what other loans can you get besides provincial/govt student loans,(because those wont lend you enough money)</p>
<p>Try searching scholarships. Its the lame-est thing to do, but it pays off! Just Google search undergrad scholarships for int'ls. They are usually really competitive but if you're lucky, and you have some impressive stats, you can make it with a free ride! :)</p>
<p>Sorry, I can't recommend any scholarships, but is this UC the only option that you've got? It's extremely hard to find any external scholarships for internationals, and even if you get a loan or smth you'll graduate with a huge debt of about 200K. I guess your parents will help, but still it'll be such a burden in the beginning of your career. I've been told many times that undergraduate education is highly overrated: employers put all the weight on gradschool, so I wouldn't spend all the money at once. But that's imo.</p>
<p>Yeah, but it makes me feel so guilty:( although I know I shouldn't feel that way cause after all they don't have to pay that much, but I can't help thinking I'm a bit of a burden...</p>
<p>@Iúileb: I agree! But no, it's not the only option I have (the other one's quite a bit cheaper) but I just want to know that I do in fact have a choice between the two. If USC is too much of a financial burden then I really only have one choice (so far). I hope I'm making sense here, lol :P</p>
<p>@jasoncomport: Just outta curiosity - why're you so against loans?</p>
<p>A bit off topic, but (purely hypothetically) what happens if my mom fails to contribute the FC for some reason? Do I get expelled or do I simply graduate with debt and an obligation to give it back asap?</p>
<p>International students don't qualify for any US government loans, and those are the ones with the cheapest interest rates, and the most favorable pay-back plans. In the past, some international students have been able to qualify for private loans in the US (usually this requires a US resident or citizen to co-sign), but there is no way to predict yet whether those loans will vanish in the current world financial crisis.</p>
<p>For an idea of how long it might take to pay back your loans, take a look at the calculators available at FinAid</a>! Financial Aid, College Scholarships and Student Loans 200k in loans will take a very long time to pay back, and will have a serious effect on your lifestyle for all of those years.</p>
<p>Re: Parents who don't pay</p>
<p>If your college bills aren't paid, and you can't set up a plan that the college will accept, you will not be allowed to re-enroll in that college for the next term. Also, the college will not release any copies of your academic records so that you will not be able to successfully transfer to a different school.</p>