American schools provided aid to almost half of foreign graduate students during the last academic year, but only 10% of undergraduates. In all, more than 60% of international students pay paid for their education mainly with personal or family money. 26% was were supported by their American college or university.

Foreign students represent the vulable a valuable resourceas specially , especially when public colleges and universities face budget cuts by Statesstates. Foreign students pay the higher prices charged for students from out of state. Not only that, they can help schools increase their ethnic diversity.

Some students are supported by their home university or governmentare . A small number receives receive support from the United States government. Employers, private sponsors and international organizations also help some students pay for school.

A list of American colleges and universities that offer financial aid to foreign students can be found at edupass. org, that's e-d-u-p-a-s-s dot o-r-g. The Web site also provides information and advice on scholarship programs. Never , trust a program that charges for application forms.