What are School-Nominated Scholarships in the US and Canada

Benefits of School-Nominated Scholarships in the US and Canada

When thinking about studying abroad, you will look at many factors. One of the main things that can drive your decision is cost. According to College Board, the average yearly out-of-state tuition fee at US public four-year institutions is USD 29,150, and at private non-profit four-year institutions, it is USD 41,540. In Canada, between 2023-24, […]

US Undergraduate Scholarships: What International Students Should Know

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Deciding which US university to attend involves several factors, including location, course, faculty, extracurricular activities and most importantly, cost. College education in the US comes with a sizable price tag. According to U.S. News, in 2022-23, the average out-of-state tuition fee at public, four-year institutions was $22,953 and $39,753 at private, non-profit four-year institutions. Due […]

Overcoming Education Inflation and Currency Depreciation

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Every parent wants to give their children a world-class education. One way to ensure that is to send them to a reputed university abroad. According to the Bureau of Immigration, nearly 6.5 lakh Indian students travelled to different countries for further education in 2022, indicating that many Indian parents believe in the quality of education […]

3 Reasons You Should Start Saving Early For Your Child’s Education Abroad

3 Reasons You Should Start Saving Early For Your Child’s Education Abroad | The Red Pen

Sending your child to study abroad can be expensive. As a parent, you want to give your child a world-class education, which requires thoughtful financial planning as early as possible.  Here are 3 reasons why you need to start saving now for your child’s education abroad: 1) The cost of education is rising faster than […]

Finding Funding for Your College Education

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Attending college in the US is expensive, but may not be as costly if approached thoughtfully. Rather, a US education can be a good investment with lifelong benefits. Coming from a middle-income family and being the first to study abroad, I tried to leave no stone unturned when it came to finding funding for my […]

Six Ways You Can Fund Your Master’s Degree

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There’s a lot you have to do once you receive that letter of acceptance and decide to enrol in a postgraduate programme. One of the biggest concerns for many graduate applicants is how to secure or supplement financing for higher studies abroad. Here are six ways to fund your master’s degree.  1) University-specific scholarships and […]