2. Bryanna Lindblom
Marketing Coordinator
International Student Loan
Nassef Girgis
Director of International Students & Scholars
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

3. Current statistics of primary sources of
international student educational funding
Ways to assist your international student
applicant to preview the true cost of a US
education
Awareness of alternative financial aid resources
that may be available to international students at
various stages of their educational journey
Awareness of the extent of your personal/
professional involvement in this process

4. Personal and Family Funds (63%)
U.S. College or University (23%)
Home Government/University (6%)
Current Employment (5%)
U.S. Government (1%)
U.S. Private Sponsor (1%)
Foreign Private Sponsor (1%)
Other Sources (1%)
International Organization (0%)
Open Doors Report 2011

5. Percent of Education Funded from Personal
and Family Funds
70.0%
68.0%
66.0%
64.0%
62.0%
60.0%
58.0%
2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
Open Doors Report 2011

6. An International
Student Financial Aid
Advisor?

7. Interruption
loss of financial support!

8. This first step is one of the biggest-know what
international students are up against
◦ Private vs Public
◦ Community college vs State university
◦ City vs Rural
◦ Personal aid vs Institutional aid

9. *Sample Budget Sheet Courtesy of NAFSA

10. Bank statement
Employment letters
◦ Teacher Assistant letter
◦ Graduate Assistant letter
Letter of financial guarantee
Conditional loan approval

11. Scholarship
Grant
Assistantship
Fellowship

12. Private
Home organizations
government or (U.S. and
embassy international)
Religious
Foundations and
organizations
Philanthropies
and associations
Colleges and International
universities agencies

13. Know what is available
Be aware of the basic
application procedure
Proactively seek to influence
the process and distribution
of scholarships to
international students

14. International student application fee ($40)
deposited into foundation account
10K to establish an endowed scholarship
fund for international students – return on
endowment is distributed in scholarships
annually
Boosting the number and value of
scholarships by giving an extra 2–3K annually
Creating a new scholarship for
freshmen…great recruitment tool

15. Share with your students information about
scholarships (deadline, application, criteria)
Benefit from having a scholarship named
after your office (program)
Recognition as donor
Recruitment tool for new students
Office visibility at a scholarship award ceremony
Earn extra gratitude from your students

16. 30% of scholarships offered are available to
all students (including international)
Inform students of the possibility of
scholarship availability
Creating a new scholarship for international
Students from the student administrative fee
collected every semester

19. • * Fulbright Program For Foreign Students | Institute of International • * The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA | eduPASS
Education Provides a wide range of information, from admissions to
Awards grants to international students for Master’s or Ph.D. study at
financial aid to passports and visas, for international students
U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. Programs are
sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by planning to study in the U.S. Financial aid information is
Fulbright Commissions in the applicants' home countries. Program provided through FastWeb, a scholarship search engine that
eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. requires a free registration process.
• * Funding For US Study: International Scholarships | Institute of
International Education
• Fellowships | Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Database of scholarships, fellowships and grants for all levels of post- Supports international fellowships and grant programs in the
secondary study, across the full range of academic areas. Search by social sciences. Provides access to information on current
region, area of study, name of program, or location in the U.S. funding opportunities, online applications, guide to writing
research grant proposals.
• * NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the
United States. The web site includes information on grants and • * Study Abroad Funding
scholarships and links to other informational sites. From IIE Passport, this resource allows searching by country
and subject to find study abroad funding information,
• * Social Science Research Council
including scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
Supports fellowships and grant programs in the social sciences. The
Fellowship section of the web site provides access to information on
current funding opportunities and online applications. There is also a • * International Scholarships for Developing Countries
useful guide to writing research grant proposals, The Art of Writing Searchable by level of study, target group, subject, place of
Proposals: Some Candid Suggestions for Applicants to Social Science study, and keyword.
Research Council Competitions, available in full text.
* Adopted from Grandspace.org

20. • Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program | Institute of • Scholar Rescue Fund | Institute of International Education
International Education Provides fellowships for established scholars whose lives and work
This program places mid-career professionals at select are threatened in their home countries. One-year fellowships
U.S. universities for professional enrichment and
support temporary academic positions at universities, colleges and
training. This page lists eligible countries and fields,
application procedures, and selection criteria. other higher learning institutions in safe locations anywhere in the
Administered by the Institute of International Education world, enabling them to pursue their academic work.
(IIE) for the U.S. Department of State.
• Institute of International Education
• International Scholarships
Has a searchable database of grants, scholarships, and Includes information about international education and training
loans for students wishing to study abroad. It can be programs, including Fulbright scholarships.
searched by field of study, location of study, award type,
and keywords. • Scholarships for Students Regardless of Immigration Status [PDF]
These scholarships do not require a social security number, legal
• International Students | Study in the USA
Study in the USA provides international students with residency, or citizenship in order to apply. As a general rule, if an
information about hundreds of colleges, universities and application asks for your social security number and you do not have
English-language programs in the United States. one yet, leave that space blank but still fill out
• Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
• US College Search for International Students | Peterson's
MIUSA is a cross-disability service organization that
provides information on international exchange and This scholarship search tool provided by the publishers of the
international development programs. It runs the < Peterson's Guides includes International Scholarship Search and
http://www.miusa.org/ncde> National Clearinghouse on International Graduate Scholarship Search.
Disability and Exchange, which features a funding
database that includes fellowships and financial aid for
non-U.S. citizens and residents.

21. Work Study
Curriculum Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)

22. • Stafford Loan
• Perkins Loan
• PLUS Loan
Which of these are available to an
international student?

23. How can international students apply?
How much can they borrow?
Is a co-signer needed, what are the
requirements?
How long does initial approval take?

27. Interest Rate
Repayment Period
Income upon graduation
Have they maxed out their “free money”?

28. The depth and the extent of your involvement in this
process depends in your personal and professional
circumstances
Develop your own handy guide(s) that will help
students make a sound and realistic financial
decision
Develop a list of resources (on and off campus) that
may open different aid outlet option for your student
Proactively seek to influence the international student
scholarship process and distribution

29. Any Questions?
Bryanna Lindblom Nassef Girgis
blindblom@internationalstudentloan.com nassef.girgis@unlv.edu
International Student Loan University of Nevada, Las Vegas
224 First Street 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 1035
Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Las Vegas, NV 89154
Toll Free USA (888) 247-1387 ext 115 (702) 895-0464
Direct +1 (904) 247-1387 ext 115