It is essential to plan your entire U.S. education, including how to finance it, before you leave your home country. Some colleges, universities, and U.S. consulates require foreign students to provide certification of funding for the entire planned period of study. You may be looking for scholarships to finance your education. This is a list of resources compiled by us to help your search. Don’t overlook the possibility of academic and need-related scholarships from the college or university where you’ll be studying. We hope you find this useful!

• Berkeley College International Student Scholarships
• Berkeley International Application Form
• College Week Live
• Fulbright Foreign Student Program
• CollegeScholarships.org
• Federal Student Aid Types
• GotChosen
• Scholars4Dev
• The Ultimate Scholarship Guide
• Sport-Scholarships.com

Loans for International Students studying in the USA

• Sallie Mae
• Global Student Loan
• StudyAbroadLoans.com

		Berkeley College International Student Scholarships Berkeley College is a business and fashion college in New York. Founded in 1931, Berkeley College offers international students a superior education based on an intensive business curriculum. Students from around the world choose the proven, career-focused programs of Berkeley College in the heart of New York City. The College’s reputation is well respected among business and industry executives who participate in the design of its academic courses. This helps students acquire the knowledge and skills that employers demand in both the national and international job markets. Berkeley College international student scholarships are awarded based on both financial need and past academic history. To receive consideration, your scholarship application must be submitted along with your application for admission. Scholarship awards are non-transferable, and must be used for the quarter and for the location for which you are accepted. Any changes are subject to further review. Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 and full-time degree seeking status. berkeleycollege.edu International Application Form
		College Week Live CollegeWeekLive believes that a college education is the key to having opportunities in life. That's why their scholarship will reward students who are working hard to research, apply and choose a college. Winning is easy - all you need to do is login to CollegeWeekLive and visit 3 colleges that interest you. One lucky winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship every month. And many other winners may find the college of their dreams. Visit: International.collegeweeklive.com www.collegeweeklive.com
		Fulbright Foreign Student Program A mainstay of America’s public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org
		CollegeScholarships.org "We created this site to serve people who are interested in college funding. What makes us unique is that we list a broad array of funding opportunities without asking for information from you. There are no long forms to fill out in order to access our resources. For example, you can find any of the following without filling out forms with your personal information." Visit www.collegescholarships.org
		Federal Student Aid Types Worried you won’t be able to get aid? Most people are eligible for financial aid for college or career school. Learn about the eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs. Visit studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility
		GotChosen GotChosen offers scholarship opportunities for U.S. and international students. GotChosen's scholarships are dedicated to helping students meet their financial needs in order to fulfill a higher education. The largest scholarship, GotScholarship $40K Give Away, has been awarded twice with the third to be awarded in October 2013. Open to all fields of study, the $40,000 scholarship is not awarded based on academic achievement or financial need. Instead, the winner is selected by a random drawing. GotScholarship $40k Give Away $3,000 Lights, Camera, Action Video Scholarship $1,000 Every Month Scholarship *Students must be 18 years or older to enter. Go to GotChosen's website to review the rules for eligibility for each scholarship. www.gotchosen.com
		Scholars4Dev scholars4dev, short for Scholarships for Development, is an updated listing of international scholarships specifically for people from developing countries, people who would like to pursue development-related fields, and people who seek global and national development through further education. "It is our aim to help people find opportunities for higher education and become agents of development in their own countries and the rest of the world." Visit www.scholars4dev.com
		The Ultimate Scholarship Guide If you’re still looking for scholarships that fit your needs, look through the listings provided by the sites and pages on this link. These sites are established, reputable, and have put many students in touch with the resources they need to help pay for school. Visit www.shopsleuth.com/resources/scholarship-guide
		Sport-Scholarships.com Great site for athletes looking for sport scholarships. Available for international students looking to study in the USA in 10 different languages. Visit www.sport-scholarships.com

Loans for International Students studying in the USA

If you were unable to find a scholarship, you may qualify for a wide variety of private student loan products when you apply with a creditworthy co-signor who is a permanent U.S. citizen. Cosigners may be family members, friends, associates, or anyone else willing to provide help.

		Sallie Mae Sallie Mae has student loans for foreign nationals studying in the United States. Sallie Mae International offers several student loan programs for students: who are not U.S. citizens and who are attending a U.S. college or university in short-term study abroad programs or full-time enrollment, toward a full degree. Visit Sallie Mae
		Global Student Loan The Global Student Loan® is the ONLY comprehensive education loan for international and distance learning students that does not require a co-signer in the host country. Visit www.globalslc.com/
		StudyAbroadLoans.com "For International Students studying in the USA, we also provide an international student loan program for you to help fund your education in the US. Each of our low-hassle study abroad loan programs offer competitive interest rates, no application fees and fast and easy loan application and processing. " Visit www.studyabroadloans.com/