Non-U.S. Students in the U.S.
Books | Local Web Links | Other Web Links | Software Resources
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NON-U.S. STUDENTS SEEKING FINANCIAL AID:
Financial aid programs (including loans and grants) though the United States government and the State of Vermont are currently not available to Non-U.S. Students. Although alternative loan programs for Non-U.S. Students may exist with U.S. citizen co-signers, VSAC does not currently have any financial aid programs for Non-U.S. Students. Please see the U.S. Department of State Web site for more information about financial aid for Non-U.S. Students — http://educationusa.state.gov/finaid.htm
Books
Search our catalog online at http://follettweb.vsac.org:9000/webopac/main?siteid=1. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.
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The College Board International Student Handbook, 2007 (2006) |
Call # 378.73 CEEB |
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Guide to Studying in the U.S.A. (2001) |
Call # 370.116 Rymniak |
Web links
- VSAC links to Vermont Colleges & Universities
- U.S. Department of State “Education U.S.A.” program offers guidelines for non-U.S. students in the U.S., including information on obtaining a U.S. visa, financial assistance, a guide to study in the U.S. (available in several languages), and a helpful “Frequently Asked Questions” page — http://educationusa.state.gov
- U.S. Department of State “Education U.S.A.” Web site offers a page with financial aid information — http://educationusa.state.gov/finaid.htm
- The U.S. Department of State gives information on obtaining a student visa — www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/studying.html and http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
- AMIDEAST provides resources for U.S. study, including scholarships, to people from Middle Eastern and North African communities — www.amideast.org
- College Board features information on admissions to U.S. institutions, including a search program to locate the U.S. Information Service offices. Usually located adjacent to a U.S. embassy or consulate, these offices specialize in assisting foreign students who wish to study in the United States — www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/43.html
- EduPass, the international section of the FinAid Web site, offers reliable information on college admissions, USIA advising centers, testing, financial aid, and more — www.edupass.org
- International Education Financial Aid offers a scholarship search for international students wishing to study abroad — www.iefa.org
- InternationalStudent.com provides information on immigration, visas, insurance, financial aid, and more — www.internationalstudent.com/study_usa/financing
- National Association for College Admission Counseling offers a comprehensive site on U.S. Study for international students — www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/IntnlResources
- National Association of Foreign Student Advisors provides information on financial assistance for studying in the U.S., including a comprehensive discussion of financial aid for international students and links to other useful sites — www.nafsa.org/students.sec/financial_aid_for_undergraduate
- Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling provides a list of the top colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer financial aid to international undergraduate students. Look for the link titled “Doug Thompson provides an annual financial aid list” — www.oacac.com/links.htm
- Rotary International has an Ambassadorial Scholarships program — www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html
- U.S. Network for Education Information provides details on the organization and structure of the United States system of higher education — www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/edlite-index.html
Software Resources
VT Guidance Central is a web-based, personalized, self-guided program that provides comprehensive career, college, and education planning tools
You can use VT Guidance Central as a tool to:
- explore career possibilities
- plan the training you need for specific careers
- search for colleges/universities that fit your desired criteria (e.g., location, size, programs/majors, activities, costs)
- learn about financial aid options
- and much more!
Visit the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski to utilize other assessment, career, and education planning software tools.
Updated: May 2007
Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
Call: 800-642-3177 toll-free, or Burlington area 802-655-9602 • Fax: 802-654-3765 • E-mail: info@vsac.org
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.
