Tips on Recruitment in the Region
Tips on Recruitment in the Region
Talk about how students are welcome to your campus
Talking about tuition? Break it into monthly installments
Flyers in Portuguese and Spanish are welcome with parents
Share options of majors with students
Share EducationUSA webinars, outreach, and office hours with students
Sharing Your Information
Submit Special Opportunities and Financial Aid to EducationUSA
Scholarships
In-state tuition benefits
Waived application fees and deadlines, and similar provisions available to international students
Create a login and password and then login to submit either general opportunities or opportunities available for specific countries/locations
How can you engage with EducationUSA?
Connect with EducationUSA advising centers in the country of interest
Offer to serve as an expert for outreach and virtual programs
Attend the EducationUSA Forum and Regional Forums
Send recruitment materials
Engage alumni to represent your institution
Interact with us via social media dedicated to the U.S higher education community
Participate in fairs and virtual fairs in the country of your interest
Create a profile on our website and submit content
Current environment
Students want to study abroad, but affordability is the main concern
Universities in the region are open to study abroad
Local governments focus on local access to education
OPPORTUNITIES
Intensive English programs
Community colleges: a good option
Local financial opportunities
Interest in hybrid and online programs
Interest in institutional partnerships and virtual exchanges
Interest in graduate research collaborations
Engaging with students from the WHA
In-person visits are a plus, though virtual is always an option
Whatsapp is your best friend
Connect them to alumni and currently enrolled students
Communication in Spanish or Portuguese helps getting parents on board
Students need guidance regarding areas of study