Friday, July 2, 2010

Gonzaga University - Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University is a private, four-year institution of higher education. More than 105 buildings dot the 131-acre campus overlooking the Spokane River. Students include both women and men, who can enroll in a multitude of undergraduate or graduate programs. Enrollment for the 2007-08 academic year was 6,923 students.

Gonzaga University international students enjoy a warm welcome along with the academic challenge of attending one of the finest universities in the western United States. Gonzaga is fully accredited by CEA and the teachers are all active members of TESOL. Gonzaga enrolls students from over 35 countries and provide a truly "American" cultural experience in the safe and friendly city of Spokane, Washington.

Gonzaga's Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping students and families in the pursuit of their educational goals by providing excellent service in a professional, individualized manner. Money should never come between a qualified student and a Gonzaga education. Outside scholarships, or scholarships not specific to Gonzaga University students, are widely available through many different sources. The Financial Aid Office maintains a scholarship bookshelf, which contains scholarships that are a good fit for students.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

University of Maryland - Baltimore

The Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland was founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 62 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor.

The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.

The UMB financial aid programs have been developed to help students who have academic potential and limited financial resources. The programs are specifically directed at helping those students who would not be able to complete their education without support. Approximately 80% of UMB students receive assistance through the financial aid office.

The Office of International Services will issue the appropriate immigration form needed to secure a visa after acceptance for admission to the University.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

University of Denver

Known for its excellence in undergraduate and graduate research and academics, University of Denver offers more than 200 challenging programs, including traditional bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees, innovative dual degrees, and online degrees and certificates for working professionals.

The Office of Financial Aid provides counseling and services to help students and their families finance an education at the University of Denver. There is a separate page for both graduate and undergraduate scholarship opportunities.

The University of Denver hosts international students, faculty, staff, and scholars from a number of different countries each year. The duration of international visitors' stay depends on the length of their academic or research program, or the duration of employment status granted to them by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Statistics on the international population are released each fall quarter.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Wilmington University

Wilmington University is a private, non-sectarian university that offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of instructional areas. The University began with a charter class of 194 students in 1968 and has grown to serve a student body of approximately 12,500 students of diverse backgrounds.

Wilmington University’s main campus is located near the city of Wilmington and historic New Castle, Delaware. The campus is easily accessible by air, rail, and bus. Its central location in the northeast corridor of the United States provides students convenient access to the major cities of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Recreational areas such as beaches and ski resorts are within easy driving distance.

Wilmington University provides access to higher education for a diverse student population regardless of financial circumstances. Supported by a student-centered philosophy, the financial aid staff strive to guide and assist students in fulfilling their academic goals.

Currently, international students at Wilmington University represent over 60 countries from around the globe. Such rich and diverse backgrounds contribute immensely to the Wilmington University experience.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Indiana Tech

Indiana Tech is a private, career-oriented university with a maincampus in Fort Wayne, Indiana and satellite campuses statewide.

The campus spans roughly 40 acres and additional parcels are acquired as they become available. In addition to building projects, two city blocks were added to the Fort Wayne campus. The land is home to a lighted soccer field which the university began using in fall 2004. The campus also grew north, across Washington Boulevard with the construction of Virginia Yergens-Rogers Hall, an apartment-style dorm built in 2004. The Labor of Love for Learning (L3) Amphitheater was dedicated in the summer of 2005.

Indiana Tech has a long tradition of providing an environment in which students from all backgrounds can come together to live, explore, grow. The decision to study abroad is life-changing and you're taking a significant step by researching education opportunities.

While working with the financial aid office, many students find that an Indiana Tech education is actually a very affordable option. A college education is an investment in your future, and we want to help ease concerns of finances so that Indiana Tech becomes an affordable choice.