i'm from indonesia and how can i go to high school in US? since i'm 15, i am underage, and i dont have any cousin or relatives in US, so i need every information i can get. i'm graduating from middle high on 2007 so i need this fast and clear. please help me!!?
2006-12-26 05:51:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Hi there,
first of all, you have to think twice before you decided to go to school here especially because you don't even have any relatives here. I'm from Indonesia and I also graduated from high school in California. I moved here when I was on my last year of high school but I am a Green Card holder.
Some of my friends in Indonesia also have asked me the same questions. I can only say that you will have two options, it is either you try to find a scholarship for student exchange program or you go to international school (specialized for foreign students that want to go to high school in America) which will cost you around $15000 a year.
You can't attend public high school here because it is a free education program that are designated only for US residents (either through Asylum, Green Card, Citizenship or any other legal visas except foreign student visas).
It will be tough for you if you don't have the necessary visa to come here and don't know any relatives in America (moreover, you are still 15 yrs old). Just put all things to considerations before you take the next step.
2006-12-26 12:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by lemonicious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your school counselor, I am sure that there are programs for "Foreign Exchange Students". See if you qualify. If you can get into the Foreign Exchange program, you will be set up with a "host" family, they will let you stay in there home and see that you are cared for and stay in school. They will be your legal guardians while you are here in the United States. If your school counselors do not have this program, maybe you can contact your government officials, they may be able to tell you where to start. Most schools start here in the U.S, very soon, so try not to waste any time finding out. Best of luck!!!
2016-05-23 08:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can go to high school in the U.S., but there are some things that you would have to deal with first. Since you do not have family in the U.S., you will probably want to look into a boarding school or one with student housing. If your school has had other students go to high school in the U.S., it might be worthwhile to see if they might have information or contacts in the U.S.. I think it would also depend on where in the U.S. you want to go to school. There are tons of schools, so narrowing it down to a region would be a good idea. After you find schools, start applying soon and working on any paperwork necessary to get a visa to live in the U.S.. Good Luck!
2006-12-26 06:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by V.W. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
United High School. Laredo texas.
2006-12-26 05:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by AvO21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who in the world would support you while you go to High School
You cannot get any Welfare if a minor living alone
2006-12-26 05:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way you might be able to go to school in the US is as a foreign exchange student. http://sea-usa.org/?OVRAW=Foreign%20Exchange%20High%20School&OVKEY=high%20school%20foreign%20exchange&OVMTC=standard
2006-12-26 06:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋