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Scholarships for studying in United States
Scholarships and funding routes for United States: who they are for, official links, and how to apply. Always verify amounts and deadlines on the official source.
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12 scholarships for United States.
FAFSA Explained: How to Apply
A step-by-step guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — who must file it, what information you need, how the process works, and what happens after you submit.
Read guide 6 min readThe CSS Profile, Explained
What the College Board CSS Profile is, which colleges require it, how it differs from the FAFSA, what information it asks for, and how it affects institutional financial aid decisions.
Read guide 7 min readTypes of Financial Aid: Grants, Loans & Work-Study
A plain-language breakdown of the main categories of U.S. college financial aid — federal grants, federal loans, work-study, and institutional scholarships — what each one is, and how they differ.
Read guide 6 min readCost of Attendance, Explained
What Cost of Attendance (COA) means, what it includes, how colleges calculate it, and why it matters for financial aid — a plain-English guide for US and international students.
Read guide 7 min readHow to Pay for College in the USA
A plain-English overview of every major way to fund a US college education — grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and family savings — with guidance on where to start.
Read guide 7 min readFederal Student Loans, Explained
A plain-English guide to US federal student loans — the main types, how they differ from private loans, repayment options, and what to know before borrowing. For US-eligible students.
Read guide 7 min readHow to Find and Win Scholarships
Where to look for legitimate scholarships, how to write a strong application, and how to spot and avoid scholarship scams — for domestic and international students applying to US colleges.
Read guide 5 min readThe Net Price Calculator, Explained
What a Net Price Calculator is, why every accredited US college must offer one, how to use it, and how to read the estimate — so you can compare what college will actually cost you.
Read guide 6 min readAssistantships (TA/RA) Funding, Explained
What Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA) are, how the tuition-waiver-plus-stipend model works, which students typically receive them, and how to verify availability on official sources. No guaranteed outcomes.
Read guide 7 min readHow to Compare Financial Aid Offers
A practical guide to reading and comparing US college financial aid award letters — understanding the difference between grants, loans, and work-study, calculating your net cost, and asking for a reconsideration. This is guidance only, not financial advice.
Read guide 7 min readScholarships for International Students in the USA
An overview of the main types of scholarship and financial aid available to international students at US universities — university merit and need-based awards, US government programmes, and external sources — with guidance on how to search and apply.
Read guide 6 min readAffordable Ways to Study in the USA
Practical, student-friendly strategies for managing the cost of studying in the United States — from scholarships and assistantships to community college pathways, in-state tuition options, and financial aid.
Read guidePlanning your application to United States?
See the full United States overview — application platform, intakes, costs and visa facts — or ask GSB AI for tailored guidance.