Study in USA

ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY

The American higher education system offers flexible options to students according to their needs and interests. The ease in choosing the major is another add-on for scholars. The choice can be done at these levels-

UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL-

Students can choose different courses before they declare their choice for major at the end of second year. This gives students time and options to explore their interests. So, if you are undecided about your field of study it is absolutely alright. You can still apply stating that you are undecided about your major. Also, if you have already decided what you want to study, you can still study another subject and complete a “double major”, i.e. a degree in two subjects within the normal four year of study in usa.

GRADUATE LEVEL

At a graduate level i.e. Master’s degree, you can customize your course according to your coursework to fit your academic goals. You always have the freedom to include ideas and opinions important to your area of academic interest.

• Application fees about $75 to $100 per school
• Academic entrance examinations will cost you around $150 to $200 per examination, and most students take at least 2 tests. Assume that you will be spending at least $500 on tests
• Tuition and fees will cost between $30,000 and $50,000 approx. per academic year (9 months), depending on the type and quality of the institution
• Books and study materials will cost $ 2000 to $ 4,000 approx. per academic year
• Travel costs to the US vary but will be between $500 and $2,000 Approx. Travel costs within the US will be between $300 and $700 Approx.
• Room and Board will cost between $10,000 and $17,500 Approx. annually. Allow an extra $1,000 to $2,000 for vacation periods when the dormitory might be closed
• If you will be living off-campus, the cost of renting an apartment will be between $300 and $600 a month, but could be much higher contingent on the location of the school. Meals should cost about $2,500 a year, assuming that you do not eat in restaurants too many times
• Clothing will cost $500 or more annually
• Health insurance will cost $300 to $500 Approx. a year per person, $2,000 to $3,500 Approx. per family
• Personal expenses will cost around $2,000 Approx. per year
  • If you bring other family members with you, assume that your annual expenses will increase about 15% or $5,000 Approx. for each additional family member.
  • If you wish to buy a car, assume that it will cost you around $4,000 a year.
  • If you will be traveling during the summer, assume a cost of $50 to $75 Approx. a day for touring. If you will be continuing your education during the summer, add half the figure you calculated for the full year.
  • Assume that your costs will increase by about 5% per year due to inflation. Do not forget to include an allowance of about 10% to account for changes in exchange rates.
  • Use the financial planning worksheet to estimate your costs for a year of study in the US. Be realistic when estimating costs for personal expenses.

To gain your US student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognised by more than 10,000 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.

• US educational institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 band. 

Do not count on being able to scrape up the funding after you arrive in the US. Getting a job is not an effective means of financing an education in the US. There are many restrictions on employment by foreign nationals, and some types of visas prohibit it totally. Most international students are limited to on-campus employment

Even if you are able to find work, you will not be able to get a job that pays well enough to cover all your expenses. The typical on-campus job will pay no more than $1,000 to $2,000 during the school year, and a similar amount during the summer vacation.

If you are studying on an F-1 visa, you may not accept off-campus employment during the first year of study. You may, however, take an on-campus job to fund the bills. You are limited to 20 hours a week while school is in session, provided that you do not displace a US resident. (The test for displacement is whether the position is normally filled by students.) Full-time employment is allowed during vacations if you will be returning to school at the end of the vacation period.

The US Government offers three different student visa types:

Documents Thatare Required For a Student Visa

• Student Visa Application Form
• Photograph – size 2 inches x 2 inches
• CAS statement from the Institution (CAS – Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
• IELTS / PTE score, if applicable
• Valid Passport
• Visa fees to be paid Online
• Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates
• Work Experience Certificates, if applicable
• Proof of payment of fees, if applicable
• Proof of Funds – Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs without engaging in employment in the UK. Even Bank Loans are accepted.
• Letter from the sponsor
• Medical Report from an Approved Panel Doctor

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