Higher Education in Usa, Study Abroad in Usa Some Facts and Tips

Information regarding admission:States like Washington, California and area around
- Most (Almost All) Universities in USA require TOEFLNew York is costly.
(Test of English as Foreign Language) for foreign- In general the cost of living may vary from $6000
Nationals and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) forto $10000.
both In state and Out state Students.- Renting an apartment can vary from $450 to$1000
- TOEFL is waived for countries whose native(or more). Downtown (Chicago) may costs around
language is English Like UK, Australia, Canada...).$1200 for studio while it may be around $400 for
- For Foreign nationals three Letters ofDes Moines (IA).
Recommendation sealed) ,copies of Official- Grocery is Really cheap (Walmart!).
Transcripts sealed) (Note: Some Universities accept- It is assumed that students will live in shared
Copies verified by Notary) are required. For WorkingApartments, Live out of Campus and have less
people they may get two letters from currentTelephone bills and other expenses are at bay.
Employers but generally Letters from Professors are- Most of (nearly) all expenses Living only not Tuition
preferred.fees) can be met while working on Campus Jobs.
- Most of the Universities require Undergraduate GPAThe hourly pay for on Campus jobs Pay from $5 to
to be 3/4 (US system). It is equivalent to 80/100,12$15 (sometimes more) per hour.
20*(China) and 1st Division ,65%*(For most Indian- Foreign Students can work for 20 hrs per week
University).and 40 hrs per week during summer. Students may
- The Deadline for Fall Semester are from Dec 15 tobe allowed to work out Campus after nine months
July. But apply as early as possible. Many decisions areof their arrival at USA.
made before the deadline. Foreign nationals may take- Students receiving any type of AID Like TA/RA
up to 8 weeks to hear their results. In state studentsFellowship or GA don't have to worry about costs.
may hear within 5 weeks.But Students not receiving any AID must come
Financing Educationprepared for Tuition fees and Living cost for initial 2-3
- Factsmonths.
- The cost of Study Tuition and fees) in USA varies- In some Universities TA/RA cover part of tuition
from $5000 to $35000 (or more) per year.fees and not all tuition fee is waived.
- The cost of living depends on location. For example