Educational Exchange

Specific guidance for students and scholars

• Undergraduate Study
  (http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad.htm)
• Graduate Study
  (http://educationusa.state.gov/graduate.htm)
• Opportunities for scholars
  (http://educationusa.state.gov/scholars.htm)
• Predeparture information
  (http://educationusa.state.gov/predeparture.htm)

University & College Homepages

• University of Texas compilation
  (http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ)

Ranking of Universities & Colleges

• Compiled by U.S. News & World Report
  (http://www.usnews.com/usnews/rankguide/rghome.htm)

Admission testing

• College Board Online (SAT I and II)
  (http://www.collegeboard.com)
• Educational Testing Service Online (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL)
  (http://www.ets.org)

Financial aid

A US education is very expensive. Tuition, room and board at an undergraduate institution will cost from $15,000 to $40,000 a year, depending on the school. A graduate education can be even more expensive.

There is very little financial aid for foreign nationals to study in the US, with the possible exception of citizens of Canada and Mexico. Most grants, scholarships, and loans from public and private sources are restricted to US citizens.

However, some US schools are more likely than others to offer financial aid for international undergraduate students.
(source: EDUPASS)

• Schools which offer aid (including grants, loans, and jobs) to the largest numbers of international students.
  (http://www.edupass.org/finaid/undergraduate.phtml)
• EDUPASS
  (http://www.edupass.org/finaid)
• Fulbright grants: Grants to pursue academic courses, for credit, or to engage in research or projects supervised by an approved institution, or a combination of both. The grants are awarded for study in the US.
  Estimated number of grants: 20
  (http://www.fulbright.org.za)
• Scholar$ite: Search a financial aid database
  (http://www.scholarsite.com/)
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators (http://www.nafsa.org/content/AboutInternationalEducation/
  ForStudents/ForeignStudentFunding.htm)

Careers in specific occupations
Information on numerous jobs and professions including the education and qualifications needed.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook online
  (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)

Associations involved in international education and exchanges

• Institute of International Education
  (http://www.iie.org/)
• Association of International Educators
  (http://www.nafsa.org)