Chances of Getting Into Top Colleges

thumper1
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:47:54 +0000

Re: financial aid.

1. How much in loans will you need…and where do you think you will get those loans?

2. If you NEED financial aid to attend, then apply for it. If you get accepted, you will need to complete a certificate of finances showing you have the cash on hand to complete your degree here…to get your visa. This cash on hand can include already awarded financial aid and approved loans. It can’t include money you hope you will have.

If you can’t pay the bills, you can’t attend college here.

3. You need some affordable options on your list. If you don’t have about $300,000 in the bank (assuming you don’t apply for aid), you are going to have issues getting a visa.

Some colleges require evidence of this ability to pay for all four years for international students.

4. At these colleges, I believe if you don’t apply for aid as an incoming freshmen, you can’t do so in the future as an international student.

ETA…you are currently a HS junior. You need to broaden your college search to include affordable schools where you have a very high chance of admission. Right now…your list is very top heavy and especially so for an international student.

@aunt_bea