<p>Hello everyone,
I'm looking for schools that offer film (screenwriting) and theatre (performance) as majors.
My dream school is USC, in fact, I really don't wanna go anywhere else, and I believe I'll be trying to transfer if I end up at another school. The reason that USC is not really a realistic option for me is the money. Unfortunetely, USC is not need-blind to int'l students. But I'm applying there anyway, expecting a miracle I guess.
My parents have a very low annual income, about 15,000$ a year, they don't own a house or a car, and that salary goes for rent and other living expenses. Therefor, I am willing to work as much as required to support myself while I'n in the states. Since I need to send out my apps soon, I wanted to make sure I'm not missing out any other good schools out there, and so far these are the schools on my list:
Boston College
Boston U
Northeastern
Syracuse
Northwestern
Lehigh
Bucknell
Lafayette
Dickinson
Penn State</p>
<p>Ans yeah, I could use some "safties", even thought it's impossible to determine becuase of the finaid thing. I know it seems nearly impossible, but please tell me if there's something I CAN do, because I am not yet willing to let go of that dream.
I'm now expecting my SAT's scores, which I took this month, so posting my stats will not be essential at this moment probably.</p>
<p>Cottoncandy-
The good news is that you may qualify for need-based aid, so don't get discouraged. You never know what the financial aid office might have up their sleeve. Their job is to make their college affordable for admitted students.</p>
<p>Other good schools for drama :
Catholic U
DePaul
Indiana U
SanFrancisco State
Southern Methodist
UCLA
U of Evansville
U Utah
Connecticut C
Trinity C
U Conn Storrs
Wesleyan
George Washington
Bates
Bradford C
Emerson C
U Mass Amherst
Drew U
Rutgers
Adelphi
Bard
Hofstra
Ithaca C
LIU CW Post
NYU
SUNY Buffalo
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Purchase
Vassar
Case Western
Kenyon
Ohio U
U Cincinnati
Carnegie Mellon
Chatham
Muhlenberg
U of PittsburgH
Temple
Bennington
Middlebury</p>
<p>Several things: first, while you may be "Willing to work as much as possible" off-campus jobs for international students are severely limited by the U.S. government's student Visa rules. You may be able to get on campus jobs or work study jobs at some schools, but they will only pay a small percentage of your costs. It is important that you understand this upfront.</p>
<p>Second, need based financial aid is very limited for international students. Please make sure you contact each of the schools on your list and ask for not just whether need-based aid is available but if there are any limits on the amount the typical international will be offered. There are very, very few full rides available at U.S. schools except for a handful of the most selective schools.</p>
<p>For example, Syracuse does not offer need-based aid for internationals at all. They do have some merit scholarships available for internationals but the largest is only $12,000 a year (total cost of SU is $42,000 a year). It's all detailed on their admissions site for international applicants. you need to be sure to verify upfront the financial aid policies of all of the schools on your current list or any schools suggested here.</p>
<p>In addition to the schools on your list, I'd also look into Chapman University in California -- they do, apparently, have some need based financial aid for internationals. They also have an excellent film school. A cheaper option in California to look into would be the California State University schools, specifically San Diego State University and Cal State Monterrey. Both have solid film programs and their cost, even for out of state students, is significantly lower than schools like USC. Financial aid may be limited however. A third similar option would be the State University of New York at Purchase --- very good for film. </p>
<p>Good luck - do verify upfront the amount of financial aid available at various schools and your chances of getting merit scholarships. I would also suggest that you consider some options in other countries, such as Australia and Canada which are frequently both cheaper and more flexible about financial aid.</p>
<p>Need-based financial aids for int'ls are very limited or not available at state universities as they are not eligible for federal or state grants. Whatever aids or scholarships for int'ls must come from the university's own endowment.</p>
<p>You will have better chances with private universities or LAC's with large endowment. Here's a link that may be helpful:</p>
<p>Thank you very much, everybody.
I know I can only work 20 weekly hourse within the campus, which does limit me a lot but can cover basic living expenses.</p>
<p>I'll take a look at all the schools you suggested! thank you!</p>
<p>I would have recommended the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television but they're very stingy with financial aid to international students... :rolleyes:</p>