Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I apply to study in the United States?
First you have to find a school of interest and find out the admission requirements for international students. The internet is the best way to do the research.

2. How do I get a Student Visa, what are the basic requirements in terms of work and study?
In order to obtain a student visa, you first have to be accepted by a school, and have proof that you are able to afford to pay all the costs. You’ll then make an appointment to receive your student visa, be sure to be yourself and be honest, for they will know when you are not being sincere, or just rehearsed. There are some limitations to the number of hours a student can work, but there are many options available that your visa case supervisor and explain in more detail.

3. What is the TOEFL exam?
T.O.E.F.L. stands for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. It’s an exam that is required to be accepted to a U.S. college. The scores of the TOEFL vary from school to school, some even are not required.

4. Where will I live once I’ve been accepted to my college or university?
There are many options for housing while studying in the Golden Coast including: local college apartments, home-stay, or living at the campus in a college dormitory.

5. What is the idea behind 2+2 Education?
The idea is to study at a community college first, then transfer over to a 4 year college for the last 2 years. This route saves you a lot of money, and also helps you assimilate to your new surroundings, as well as improve your acceptance opportunity to transfer over to a 4 year college.

6. How do I apply for financial aid?
There are scholarships out there for the international student. The competitions for these scholarships are very fierce. Research your college to see what kinds of scholarships are available to you.

7. How much money will I really need to study and live in the United States?
Cost of living, and studying can vary from $ 14,000 to $ 50,000 depending on where you study, and your lifestyle. You can cut expenses by having a roommate, or finding a place to live that is walking or biking distance from your school. Good management of your finances is very important to successful and enjoyable experiences studying here in the United States.

8. How is U.S. education set up?
The U.S education system is set up to a semester (20 weeks), or quarter (10 weeks) time line depending on what institute you are accepted to. Grading is based on midterms and final examinations, as well as participation and papers depending on what the course is, and who is teaching the class.

9. How many international students come to study in the United States each year, and how where do they come from?
There were 565,039 international students studying in the United States in 2005. These students came from all over the world, the top countries studying in the United States were India, China, Korea, Japan, and Canada to name a few.

10. What kind of work opportunities is available to me, as an international student?
Most Institutions have some forms of work study programs that are available for both pay, and college credits. Some institutions also have partnered up with businesses to help create hands on training, and internships. There are also many opportunities within the school with open positions available in libraries, student centers, and so on.