comparitive tuition fee for H4 visa holders?

Question

hi
i am on H4 right now, and want to continue education, wanted to know what is the tuition fee for H4 people compared to U.S CITIZENS , if someone out there is studying on H4 , please help me

Answer 1

Usually the fees are the same for H4 visa holders as they are for citizens. Tuition may be lower for in-state students (i.e. students who have lived for a while in a state and plan to attend school in that state), but that's about the extent of the variance. If you're curious about the tuition at a specific school, just check their website. Almost every school posts this information online.

Answer 2

The fees are usually about the same for citizens, depending on what state you're going to be going to school in.
If you lived in that state, the fees will be lower.
It is possible to convert H4 to "F1" if one wishes to attend full-time course work. This means, a minimum of twelve (12) credits per semester in an educational institution recognized by the INS.

Another option for those interested in continuing their education, is to attend community colleges. This way, one does not have to change visa status. These colleges only award the equivalent of a Diploma, instead of a Degree, but they often the serve the purpose at a lesser cost.

It is certainly possible to convert H4 to H1, if one can provide proof, that he / he is qualified, has had prior experience in his/her field of expertise, and have a job offer from a company in the United States.