What are the requirements that an Italian student has to meet in order to come here for school, besides becoming a citizen? Is there a time limit for them to complete a degree here? What financial aid would they be eligible for?
2006-10-04 04:25:29 · 6 answers · asked by jeff_is_sexy 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
As a Turkish citizen who went to University in the United States, let me help
1. You will need a student Visa, in order to obtain a student Visa, you will need to be accepted from an accredited University and have proof of funds available to study
2. Your timelines are determined by the University you attend, some Universities have a maximum timeline to get a degree for a full-time student (You cannot obtain a student Visa as a patr-time student).
3. Financial Aid. If you go to a Private University, you will be eligible for financial aid. For example, every student who attends Harvard (as I did) is eligible for financial aid up to the full amount. If you go to a public University (i.e. the University of Michigan, Ohio State, etc) you will not be eligible for financial aid, these schools do have some academic scholarship money available to foreign students, but not much, and competition is VERY fierce. (If you are male, and can throw a football, catch a football, dyunk a basketball - you are eligible for NCAA scholarships at a public university).
As a foreign student, be prepared to pay a lot. Most public schools have two tiers of tuition, in-state (fairly inexpensive) and out-of-state (can be as much as 5x).
Just some of the things to watch out for.
As a previous poster said, as a student on a student Visa, you will not be allowed to work off campus except in extreme cases, and there is a maximum number of hours you are allowed to work.
Good Luck, foreign students are welcome at American schools and I was glad to be one.
2006-10-04 06:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Ozlem O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to become a citizen and the type of Visa you get will depend on how long you want to be in the US. Your two options are to be degree seeking or non-degree (exchange student for 1-2 semesters).
You will also need to take the TOFELL and if you are wanting to go to graduate school, any other tests that are required by the deparment.
The number one thing: figure out which US Universities/Colleges you would like to attend (have 2-3 selected) and contact their International Affairs offices. These offices will be able to give you a check list of everything you need to complete by when to attend the university.
SEVIS tracks all international students and while there is not a specific time that a degree must be completed in, they will notice if it takes an unusually long period of time (generally 4-5 years for a bachelors, 2 years for a masters and 4-6 for a PhD).
Financial aid is also dependent on the program you are entering and the school that you attend. Those going into Graduate school often can get Assistanships (administrative, research, teaching, etc) that offers them tutition reductions or waives tutition fees plus a stipend.
Something that is important for international students to consider is that you are not allowed to work more than 20 hours/week ON CAMPUS. No international students are allowed to work off campus for any reasons--they will get deported if caught.
2006-10-04 04:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by studenttiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a student t Visa, which is not to hard to get! my spouse came here as a student and studied 10 years...they pay very high tuition, and you don't get financial aid, this is only for Americans students...you don't need to be a citizen, but have a green card and be a resident in your state to get in-state tuition....go to that school, and get all the paperwork started, every school like out-of-country student....because they pay the highest tuition....the school will stamp the visa every 1-2 years...to be legal...
getting a grenn card is a totally different matter, you have to go back to your country and apply...and wait....and wait...and wait...
2006-10-04 04:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need citizenship. Just a visa, depending on how long you stay you need either a student or visitors visa. Here's some info for you. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
2006-10-04 04:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above
2006-10-04 05:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try contacting the school you want to go to first, they will help you if accepted.
2006-10-04 04:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋