In-State Tuition for International Students
By Diane at University Language
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009
Category: Applying to College, Choosing a College, International Students, Money, Paying for College
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The US economy may be tanking, but in some states it’s even easier for international students to find a good deal on college tuition.
Colleges and universities across the country are trying to attract students from other states — and in some cases, other countries — by offering them in-state tuition instead of the higher out-of-state tuition they normally would pay, according to an article today by the Associated Press.
For example, North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education has approved offering in-state tuition not only to out-of-state prospects, but also international prospects.
Why are colleges doing this? The article cites the bad economy, increasing competition for students and smaller student enrollments at some schools.
Sounds like a good deal, right? In many cases it is.
At public colleges, in-state college tuition costs can be thousands of dollars per year less than the standard tuition for out-of-state students, including international students. That means a substantial savings over the course of a four-year college degree.
But remember to closely investigate if any in-state tuition deals at the colleges you are considering actually apply to you. If they do, find out for how long.
For example, some colleges may offer in-state tuition to nonresidents of only nearby states and not to international students. Or they may offer in-state tuition to all nonresidents– but only for the first year.
Forget about it if you are considering only private colleges. Private schools, such as any in the Ivy League, offer only one base tuition for all students, regardless of where they reside.
No matter which school you choose or what its tuition, remember that international students can continue to apply for outside funding, like this scholarship from University Language.
(UPDATE: See our list of colleges that offer in-state tuition to international students.)
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January 17th, 2009 at 12:05 am
can someone post a list of colleges that are offering this?
thanks!
January 19th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Sydney,
I’m not sure there is a complete list of colleges that offer this, but I would definitely check out the colleges in North Dakota if you are interested. If anyone knows of others, let us know!!
January 30th, 2009 at 2:59 am
$57 per unit – Southest Community College (based in Lincoln, NE)
http://www.southeast.edu/admissions/fin_tuition.asp
Nursing Program: http://www.southeast.edu/academics/program_assoc_nursing.asp
$64 per unit – Metropolitan Community College (based in Omaha, NE)
http://www.mccneb.edu/futurestudents/tuition.asp
Nursing Program: http://www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers/nursingassociatedegree.asp
It’s helpful to know about these schools because the “financial ability” amounts would be lower.
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
please can i have a list of college that afford this scholarship
September 4th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Ben, see the colleges that are listed in this post.
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January 5th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
I am an international student F-1 Visa who has attended college for 8 consecutive years. Can I qualify for In-state tuition to in-state residency?
Irony…As an F-1Visa or International Visa student who have been paying out of state all these years, I felt discriminated for my status, but illegal status are more favored than those who are keep up following the rules
January 5th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I am an international student F-1 Visa who has attended college for 8 consecutive years. Can I qualify for In-state tuition or in-state residency?
Irony…As an F-1Visa or International Visa student who have been paying out of state all these years, I felt discriminated for my status, but illegal status are more favored than those who are keep up following the rules
January 12th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
It depends on the college. Different colleges have different policies regarding who pays in-state and who pays out of-state tuition, so check with the individual schools you’re looking to attend.
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Hello,
St.Cloud State University offers in-state tuition for international students via the Academic & Cultural Sharing Scholarship.
There’s no need to apply for the scholarship for new international students, it is granted to you on your first semester. Then all you need to do is complete two cultural sharing activities and maintain other requirements to qualify for continuing ACSS scholarships.
More information here:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationalstudents/students/scholarships/ACS.asp
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationaladmissions/
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June 5th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
does this apply for Florida as well cause i have an aunt living there so Florida is the best place for me to attend college please let me know if Florida also offer instate tuition for international students
June 8th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Raerae, colleges vary on whether they offer in-state tuition to international students, even within the same state! You’ll have to check with the specific college(s) you’re interested in.