Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Archive

As you search for information about studying in the United States, you can enter in the search box below some key words or a question you would like an answer to, or you can look in one of the nine categories of most frequently asked questions listed below. If you speak Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese, please select your language from the pull down box below, and you will see these topic areas change to the selected language.

Step 1. FAQs: Research Your Options

FAQs
a. U.S. System of Higher Education20
b. Standardized Tests65
c. US Government-sponsored Exchange Programs19

Step 2. FAQs: Complete Your Application

FAQs
a. Admission Process20

Step 3. FAQs: Finance Your Studies

FAQs
a. Financial Aid for Undergraduates19
b. Financial Aid for Graduates20

Step 4. FAQs: Apply for Your Student Visa

FAQs
a. Student Visas27
b. SEVIS29

Step 5. FAQs: Prepare for Your Departure

FAQs
a. Pre-departure Information20


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