Studying abroad in the USA
Studying abroad in the USA
USA Timeline to apply for study
USA Timeline to apply for study
Funding informaton
Funding informaton
USA study - financial support
USA study - financial support
You can find the cost of studying per year known as the cost of attendance on the university websites directly - it may be linked to a section called financial aid.
In comparison to the UK, it is not unusual for the cost of attendance to also include more than tuition fees such as health insurance and costs linked to room and board. This is important to remember if you are trying to compare costs to attend a UK university with a US college!
Your best to start looking directly at the university you are applying to. Mnay universities will offer funding to international students. Definitely keep a look out on different univdrsities and what they can offer for this.
US universities can offer several types of funding to international students. With all of these types of aid, you will want to double check on each institution’s website to ensure their aid is available to international students.
different financial aid options
different financial aid options
Need-based financial aid
Need-based financial aid
Not all universities offer need- based financial aid- so please check this directly. If they do offer this, it will be based on a family's financial circumstances. Your financial need would be calculated and you would look at taking away the amount your family could contribute towards studying in the USA.
*Note that the university will determine how much your family is able to contribute based on your family’s financial situation, so your expected family contribution will be based on how much the university determines your family is able to pay, not what your family is willing to pay.
Merit-based scholarships
Merit-based scholarships
Some universities will offer merit-based scholarships to admitted students. These scholarships are awarded on conditions of merit in a few categories, such as:
Official school qualifications and grades
Admissions exam results
Performing arts talent
Community service
Extracurricular involvement
You will be able to find the details for these directly with individual university websites.
Merit scholarships might require writing an additional essay or submitting your application by an earlier date.
Niche scholarships
Niche scholarships
Niche scholarships are offered to attract particular applicants, in order to fulfil a particular mission or need at the university. They might be based on any type of applicant criteria, such as:
Gender
Country of origin
Ethnicity
Interests
Talents
Religious denomination
Medical condition
Sports scholarships
Sports scholarships
There are many athletic scholarships in the USA which cover a wide variety of sports.
*Note if you do wish to play sports at a USA university you do not need a scholarship to do this.
The NCAA website is a great place to find a list of the sports and these are the ones that will have athletic scholarships attached to them.
For more information :https://www.ncaa.org/
Athletic associations
Athletic associations
University level sports are governed by athletic associations, who set therules regarding scholarships and athletic recruitment. If a university isn’t a member of an athletic association, it is very unlikely that they have sports scholarships available.
Each athletic association will have its own eligibility criteria for international students. Guides are available on the associations’ websites:
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) – the largest association with over 1,000 member institutions, the NCAA distributes the most funding and is highly competitive
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) – the NAIA has around 250 member institutions
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) – the NJCAA covers two-year community colleges
External funding bodies
External funding bodies
There is bound to be a scholarship applicable to your situation. The following resources can help you search for scholarships based on your circumstances:
Fastweb (you can register using a US university’s mailing address)
Useful Links
Useful Links
https://us.suttontrust.com/about/advice-on-funding/
https://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-usa/undergraduate/educationusa-advice/funding
https://fulbright.org.uk/educationusa-undergraduate-5-steps/step-2
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/international-scholarships-study-us
Use the following resources to find universities that offer financial aid and/or scholarships to international students:
Fastweb (you can register using a US university’s mailing address)
Application help / Admission test information
Application help / Admission test information
In the USA, application requirements can vary greatly from one institution to another. Check the specific requirements on the website of each institution’s international admissions office. Undergraduate applications are typically due between November and January to enrol the following autumn.
Things to know
Things to know
Unlike UCAS, you apply to each US university separately
Over 600 US institutions use the Common Application, an online portal to help you manage each application
Universities will have their own application deadlines, fees and requirements
You apply to the university, college or school as an undergraduate, not to a specific degree
Offers of admission aren’t specifically conditional - if they admit you, they expect you to continue working towards your current level, but won’t specify required grades
Sutton trust opportunity
Sutton trust opportunity
YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@suttontrust
The Sutton Trust US Programme is a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore what studying in the US is like. It will give you a taste of what it's like being an international student in the US and help you see if it could be the right fit for you. It's a fully-funded programme so we'll cover all costs, including travel, residential events, accommodation and food.
For more information https://us.suttontrust.com/eligibility/
Eligible applicants must:
Eligible applicants must:
Currently be in Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland or Year 13 in Northern Ireland
Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college i.e. non-fee paying
Not hold US citizenship
Be from a low or middle income family (generally, this will mean a household earning £45,000 or less)
Be interested in US culture and higher education
Meet vaccination requirements to be able to enter the United States on a student visa if they decide to pursue an undergraduate degree in the USA, except in circumstances of a medical exemption (for more information please read our FAQ)
Additional criteria:
In addition we are looking for students who:
Would be the first generation of their family to attend university
Have been eligible for Free School Meals
Attend a school or college with a below-average A Level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression into higher education
Have attended schools with a lower than average progression to higher education, or a higher than average proportion of students who qualify for Free School Meals
Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression into higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation
Have excellent GCSEs or S4 qualifications. This means you have achieved at or close to the grades below. In England and Northern Ireland: at least eight GCSEs at grade A or 7 or above, or near this level. In Wales: at least eight GCSEs at grade A or above, or near this level. In Scotland: at least six B passes at National 5 or above, or near this level.
The more of these you meet, the more likely you are to get a place on the programme.
*Information 2023
Key example dates to apply :
Key example dates to apply :
Part 1
APPLY Late Autumn - early January
APPLICATION DECISIONS RELEASED - Early March
APRIL RESIDENTIAL- Mid April
ACT EXAM - Early June
JUNE RESIDENTIAL- Mid June
FOUNDATIONS OF A US APPLICATION - June and July
US WEEK- July/ August
APPLY TO PART 2
Part 2:
ATTEND USA COLLEGE DAY Late September
APPLY TO US UNIVERSITIES September - January
DECEMBER EVENT- December
PRE-DEPARTURE EVENT- July
JOIN THE SUTTON TRUST ALUMNI COMMUNITY
Funding support through the Sutton Trust :
In Part 2 of the programme, students who apply to US colleges will receive support with their financial aid applications. We also provide bags of guidance to your family so they can start collecting the various documents you’ll need for universities to determine your financial aid package.
Financial aid is an umbrella term which covers grants (money that is a gift and does not need to be paid back), work-study (jobs on campus which students use to earn spending money) and loans (which are offered by the university under student-friendly terms).
How to apply for the sutton trust
How to apply for the sutton trust
https://us.suttontrust.com/how-to-apply/
November applications open - Deadline for application and school references January - Early March candidates notified of outcome.
YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@suttontrust
Videos
Videos
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