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Finances & Scholarships

Studying in the U.S. can be expensive.  You will need a minimum of $12,000 per year to cover the cost of tuition, room and board, books, and personal expenses.  Some universities cost over $50,000.  Saudi students who wish to study in the U.S. on Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships should work directly with the Ministry of Higher Education Admission Center.  The websites listed below offer information on scholarships, grants and financial aid.

U.S. Department of State (EducationUSA) Financial Assistance Guide
www.educationusa.state.gov/home/financial-assistance

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
www.finaid.com/

Fast Web
www.fastweb.com/

Mapping Your Future
www.mapping-your-future.org/paying

Free Scholarship Search
www.freschinfo.com/

Guaranteed Scholarships
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

Sallie Mae
www.salliemae.com/

FTC Scam Alert
www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-jobs.htm

Certificate of Finances – The CollegeBoard   matrix.scranton.edu/academics/international_student_cert_finances.pdf

Free Application for Federal Student Aid>
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Fast Aid
http://www.fastaid.com/