How to study in USA for international students

How to study in USA for international students- How to study in America for free (for foreign students who want to study in the USA)

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In today's post I will answer all the questions asked by foreign students who want to study in the USA. I'll answer questions such as:- How do I study in the USA ? What are the requirements to study in USA ? How much will it cost to study in USA ? ........and many more questions. Here's another article where I discussed how to get a US student visa from any country (for foreign or international students who want to study in the USA)

Without wasting time, let's get started.

How do I study in the USA ?

First of all, you must have at least completed your primary school or secondary school education in your country. 

If you have completed your primary education, then you'll need to get some test certification such as TOEFL. Here are the eBooks you need to learn how to pass your TOEFL exam. See TOEFL preparation and test eBooks PDF. If you need more books to broaden your research about everything regarding studying in the USA, get these study in the USA eBooks.

However, if you've already completed your secondary school education in your country and have done your TOEFL exam, then the next step would be to apply for admission into a US university or college. To get more perspectives, also see A-Z information about F1 and M1 US student visa and studying in the USA

Which US college or university should I apply for admission ?

Choose a US college or university that (1) offer admission to international students (2) located in a state with the right weather you want (3) offer the course or program you want to study (4) is affordable to you

How do I know a US college or university that offer admission to international students ?

Check the website of the college or university. If they offer admission to international students, they'll mention it on their admission page. 

Alternatively, check the list of accredited US schools for international students admission at full list of Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified schools and programs eligible to enroll F1 and M1 students in the USA

How do I find a US college or university located in the right weather ?

You'll need to do a little research on US weather in order to identify US states that have the hotest weather or US states that have the coldest weather. 

When you find the state you want, then check out colleges or universities in that state and the courses or programs they offer. The list of accredited US schools for international students admission that I already shared above can give you most of the information you need. Or do a simple google search 

How do I find a US college or university that offer my course or program ?

Check the website of the college or university and you'll find the courses or programs they offer

How do I find a US college or university that is affordable ?

Check the website of the college or university and on the admission page you'll see the tuition cost. 

But don't worry. We've already done a research on the most affordable US colleges and universities. See cheapest US colleges and universities that you can get admission without TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS

What are the list of accredited US schools for international students admission ?

The following is the list of accredited US colleges and universities that give admission to international students. See full list of Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified schools and programs eligible to enroll F1 and M1 students in the USA

I need help. Where can I find study in USA consultants ?

If you need USA study visa consultants, look no further. We are study in the USA consultants and we work here to provide students and guardians all the information required to study in the USA for free. You can use our service to get to the USA as a student or you can do it by yourself. Whichever you prefer is alright. 

How much do study abroad consultants cost ?

If you want to travel to the USA as a student and you need our help to get your US student visa, we charge USD 399 only. This is the cheapest price you can get for the type of quality service we offer, so any question about which consultant is best for USA study visa is automatically solved. We'll work with you till you attend your visa interview. To order our service, see Study in the USA consultation

What is the admission time for US colleges and universities ?

US colleges and universities offer admission to students three (3) times in a year. Of course, that's also the school terms. And they're:-

(1). Spring admission/term

Spring term starts from January - April

(2). Summer admission/term

Summer term starts from May - August 

(3). Fall admission/term

Fall term starts from August - December

What time should I apply for admission ?

Apply for admission at least four (4) months before the term begins. Example: if you want to join the Spring classes in January - April, then apply for admission as early as August in the previous year. Don't wait for the term to begin before you apply for admission because they'll be delays along the way to process your admission. Remember that you'll still have to attend your visa interview and all that in-between.

What types of US student visa are there ?

There are three (3) types of US student visa. And they're F visa, M visa, J visa. For further details about types of US student visa, see different types of US student visa 

What type of US student visa should I apply for ?

You apply for the student visa according to what you're going to study in the USA. F visa is for students going to study in classroom in college or university. 

M visa is for students who are going to learn a trade or vocation. Example: how to fly an airplane. They may not need to study in college or university.

J visa is for professionals going to share knowledge with the US. Example: a foreign astronaut going to share knowledge with NASA. Again, for further details, see types of US student visa 

What are the prerequisites for admission into a US college or university ?

Before you apply for admission into a US college or university you should endeavor to have done at least one test, such as TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS. 

Your test score would help you a lot to prove that you're a student for real. If you need help with passing your examination, see help me with my TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS. 

However, not all US colleges or universities require that you have the test, especially if you're from an English speaking country and you can speak and write good English already.

What is TOEFL exam ? 

What is SAT exam ?

What is IELTS exam ?

What is GRE exam ?

What is GMAT exam ?

The type of test the school may require depends on the course you want to study.

Can I find US colleges or universities that don't require TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS ? 

Yes, there are some US colleges and universities that do waive them. For more information, see cheapest US colleges and universities that you can get admission without TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS 

How do I apply for admission to study in a US college or university ?

Go to google.com and search for US colleges or universities that give admission to international students. Then, find the websites of 3-4 schools and apply for admission on their websites. The reason you need to apply to more than one school is that some schools may reject you, while others may accept you. If you need help with passing the examination, see help me with my TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS.

What happens after I get an admission to study in a US college or university ?

After you get your admission, you'll have to pay the SEVIS fee

What is SEVIS fee ?

SEVIS fee is money you pay to the US government stating that you have applied for admission to study in the USA 

How much is the SEVIS fee ?

The SEVIS fee is currently USD 350. But the amount could change any day

How do I pay my SEVIS fee ?

How do I pay SEVIS fee for F1 Visa USA?

The website www.FMJFee.com is the official US channel certified to collect SEVIS fee payment for F visa, M visa, J visa. 

You can pay there or follow here to learn more about how to pay for the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee   

Can I pay my SEVIS fee with credit card? Or debit card ?

Yes, you can pay the SEVIS fee with credit card or debit card. 

However, students in, from, or born in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and Gambia are not allowed to pay with credit card or debit card. This is because they abused the system by making many fraudulent payments with stolen cards in the past. 

Remember I don't just mean students living in those countries. I mean students living in, from, or born in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and Gambia. 

In short, if you have anything to do with any of the said countries, you cannot pay the SEVIS fee with credit card or debit card even if you want someone else from another country to pay for you. The payment option available to such students are by: - money order, cheque, western union

Can I pay my SEVIS fee after my visa interview ?

No, you cannot pay the SEVIS fee after the visa interview. You must pay your SEVIS fee so that you can obtain your i-20 eligibility paper before attending your visa interview. 

Can I attend the visa interview without my i-20 eligibility paper ?

No, you will not even be allowed to book for the visa interview appointment without your i-20 certification paper.

What happens after I pay the SEVIS fee ?

Good question! Your quest to study in the USA truly begins after you pay the SEVIS fee. 

After you pay the SEVIS fee, the school will send the original copy of the i-20 eligibility paper to your address by mail or courier service. Please remember to choose to receive the document by courier service so that you can receive it on time and without losing it through normal mail delivery. Hope you understand 

Is the SEVIS fee refundable ?

No, the SEVIS fee is not refundable. Once you pay it's gone even if you don't get your visa 

What happens after I get my i-20 eligibility paper ?

After you receive the i-20 eligibility paper, then schedule your visa interview appointment. 

Note that you can also schedule your visa interview appointment before you receive the original copy of your i-20. 

But in that case, you'll have to show the electronic copy at the US embassy or consulate and inform the visa officer that the original copy is on the way coming by mail or courier service 

How much should be in my bank account statement to study in the USA ?

The amount required for you to study in the USA for the first year will be written on your i-20 eligibility paper. 

Make sure that the amount in the bank account statement you take to the US embassy or consulate cover your tuition for at least the full first year (written on the i-20 eligibility paper) + your feeding + your accommodation expenses.

How much does it cost to study in the USA? How much does it cost to study in USA for international students ?

In some US colleges, tuition can cost from USD 7,000 to USD 15,000 for the full first year payment. 

And in some universities, it can cost from USD 15,000 to USD 20,000 for the full first year tuition payment in low cost universities. 

It can cost up to USD 50,000 in high end universities for the full first year tuition payment. If you're worried about cost, see cheapest US colleges and universities that you can get admission without TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS.

What is the minimum cost to study in USA ?

The minimum could be as low as USD 7,000 per year or free.

Can I study in America for free? Can international students study in USA for free ?

Yes, international students can study in the USA for free if you qualify for full scholarship.

Does having full scholarship mean that I don't have to show proof of funds at the US embassy or consulate ?

Even if you have full scholarship, you'll still need to show proof of funds to cover your tuition at least for the first year of your education in the USA. 

The proof of funds is required to show that you can fund your education in case you get disappointed by having your scholarship withdrawn. You'll not get your visa to travel to the USA unless you can show proof of funds........ scholarship or no scholarship.

When do I pay for my tuition? Do I pay for my tuition before I get my visa ? 

After you've been granted admission, some schools may require you to make a little deposit to prove that you're serious. 

However, the good news is that many schools do not require any upfront deposit. You pay your tuition when you get to the USA but before you begin classes.

What currency should the bank account statement you take to the US embassy or consulate be ?

The currency of your bank account statement doesn't matter, as long as you have enough money to cover your tuition for the first year + your feeding + accommodation expenses.

What does it mean to have enough money to study in the USA ?

Having enough money to study in the USA means that you have enough money (written on your i-20 eligibility paper) to cover your tuition for the full first year + your feeding + accommodation expenses. But if you have more than that, better!!

Can I use a different bank account statement to apply for my visa instead of the one I sent to the school ?

The US embassy/consulate doesn't know what bank statement you sent to the school.

So, yes, you can use any other bank statement for your visa processing as long as you have enough money inside. Again, "enough money" means having an amount to cover at least your tuition fee for the first year + your feeding + accommodation expenses

What type of bank account statement should I use when applying for a US student visa? Should the bank account statement be in my name or in my sponsor's name ? 

While you may have the money in your own bank account but the visa officer would prefer the money to be in your sponsor's account, especially if you're not working.

Having the money in your sponsor's account gives them some assurance that the visa applicant is a genuine student. But, of course, you can have the money in your account if you have a good explanation why the money is in your account instead of your sponsor's account.

The best type of bank account statement to use when applying for a US student visa is an account statement that has the same LAST NAME as yours. It is best to use a bank account statement belonging to your father or mother. However, if both your mother or father are late, you can use that of your uncle or aunt. Someone related to you and sharing the same last name with you is the best. 

Another good one you can use is one given to you by a company you work for. Of course, I mean if the company is sending you abroad to acquire certain knowledge or skill useful to the company itself. That type of visa applicant is adjudged by the US visa officer as having high certainty of returning home to continue his/her job in the company, so their chance of getting a study/student visa is high 

Of course, in the absence of the above three options, you can use whatever bank account statement that's available to you, as long as you have enough money inside the account and you can explain why the account owner is sponsoring your education in the USA.

Be informed that it's not a good idea to have the bank account statement in your name since you're supposed to be a student and unemployed. But you can do so, only if that's the last resort and you have a good explanation why.

When should I apply for my student visa ?

Apply for your student visa as soon as you receive the original copy of the i-20 eligibility document sent to your address by the US school. Don't wait!

You can get your visa several months before the beginning of your course or program

However, won't be allowed to enter the US more than 30 days before the beginning of your course or program. So, get your visa ready and wait 

How do I pass my US student visa interview ?

Before your visa interview, you must learn to be self confident so that you can speak to the US visa officer like a friend, without being scared. See how to pass your F1 and M1 US student visa interview (for foreign students preparing to go for interview at the US embassy or consulate)

Where can I find past F1 and M1 US student visa interview questions and answers PDF ?

The following is a research conducted on the US student visa interview. It compromises REAL questions asked by the US visa officer and REAL answers given by students who successfully got their visa to study in the USA. See actual successful past US student visa interview questions and answers PDF in order to learn everything you need to pass your US student visa interview and get your visa. It costs USD 19 only.

When should I travel to the USA after getting my student visa ?

You travel to the USA anytime within 30 days before the beginning of your course or program. So, even if you have your student visa ready, you must wait because you're authorized to enter the USA within 30 days before the beginning of your course or program

If I am suspended from school and my SEVIS is terminated, will the USCIS know about the reason? If yes, will I in the future have issues getting a new F-1 visa, H-1B visa, or OPT ?

Yes, of course, they'll know because SEVIS is a USCIS system. And depending on the reason for the termination, you may find it difficult or impossible to get into a new US school and get a new F1 visa. 

Without an F1 visa, you won't be able to do OPT, which requires an extension to your F1. And an H-1B is unlikely to be given to a person without an undergraduate degree, and depending on the reason for your expulsion, you might not qualify for any visa at all in future.

If you were expelled because you consistently failed courses, the US might view you as unlikely to do better at any other schools. Most people who flunk out do so because either:

a). They did not work hard enough and get help, as needed.

b). They should not have been admitted into the school. They probably used fake documents to convince the school to admit them when they weren't qualified.

More often, a student is expelled for behavioral reasons, such as drug use, destruction of school property, harassing other students, cheating on tests, etc. For international students, a common reason is working in violation of US rules, which is likely to result in a permanent ban from the USA.

Can I get a green card and permanent resident ?

There are loopholes you can use to do that. See how to go from F1 student visa holder to Green card holder to Citizenship. That's all you need to learn to do that.

Are there more I should know about how to study in the USA for international students ?

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