Mexico City. I ssue #60. March 2011.

You’re applying to a U.S. college or university? Wonderful! You probably see how expensive higher education is. Don’t worry, EducationUSA is here to help!

Few students receive full financial aid. Undergraduate students expect to pay 80% of college costs. If you need funds for college, investigate outside resources according to our “Financial Aid Calendar.”

*Start in February the year prior to starting your program. Looking for financial aid is time consuming but worth the effort!

*Use an EFC calculator online to de-termine your Expected Family Con-tribution (EFC) or how much you/your family will be expected to con-tribute to your costs.

*Find the “real cost” of colleges: compare prices to finaid available at the college by searching col-legeboard.com. Our advising center also has some tools to help you.

*Deadlines are strictly enforced. Some schools have earlier deadlines for applicants requesting scholar-ships.

TIPS FOR FINDING FINANCIAL AID

Be timely! Use our “Financial Aid Calendar” as a timeline and begin RIGHT NOW!

Be persistent! Never stop searching for financial aid. This includes both gift aid (grants and scholarships) and self-help (loans and on-campus work).

Be proactive! Contact the school’s admissions and financial aid offices. Ask about aid from both the university or college and from other sources.

Be connected! Visit our Facebook Fan Page (EducationUSA Mexico City). Click on the “PDF” tab to see Educa-tionUSA’s Weekly Update with scholar-ship announcements from accredited institutions throughout the U.S. at all levels of study.

Be thorough! These awards are com-petitive. Submit a perfect application to as many scholarships as possible. There is no limit to the number of awards you can accept. Contact us for resources to aid in your search!

Register to attend “Ayuda financiera y becas a nivel licenciatura” on March 10th. Send your name, area of study, and the name of the information ses-sion to educationUSA@iielatam.org.

Beginning the Quest for F inancia l A id (“f inaid”)

EducationUSA

EducationUSA Advising Center ● Open to the public: Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm

Liverpool 31. Col. Juárez, México D.F. 06600 ● Tel. 5080-2801, 2802 ● EducationUSA@iielatam.org

Thursday, March 24th

How to Choose and Finance a Graduate Program, with

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Jueves, 10 de marzo

Ayuda financiera y becas a nivel licenciatura

Jueves 31 de marzo

La licenciatura en los EUA y cómo financiarla

Thursday, March 17th

How to Choose a Graduate Program of Study

The above events will take place from 16:00-18:00 in the

EducationUSA Advising Center Located in the

Benjamin Franklin Library Liverpool 31, Col. Juarez

To attend any of these FREE events, please RSVP to:

educationusa@iielatam.org

Cerrado:

Lunes, 21 de marzo: Aniversario de Benito Juárez

Tuesday, March 22nd

Master of Laws (LL.M.) Studies in the U.S. with Georgetown Law Center

at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez

Paseo de los Tamarindos 60

Books to help your search:

-Funding for U.S. Study -Funding U.S. Studies

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For more helpful hints on the college search, our alumni network, online tools, or individual advising sessions, send questions to the EducationUSA Advising Center at EducationUSA@iielatam.org.

Are you a Mexican profession-al or student who has studied

in the U.S.? Join our Ex-Alumnos EducationUSA Alum-

ni Network!

Mexican Alumni of U.S. educational institutions are invited to:

Meet professionals in their field

Find employment opportunities

Explore scholarships for U.S. study

Take part in a mentoring program

Share experiences from the U.S.

Discover professional development programs

For more information or to register, communicate with the Mexico City

EducationUSA Advising Center: EducationUSA@iielatam.org

Tel: 5080-2801,-2802

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Individual Advising

Sessions!

If you have attended one of our general undergraduate or graduate orientations and still have questions, request an in-dividual advising session with an EducationUSA Adviser. Appointments are free and available from 14:30 to 16:30, Monday-Thursday. To sched-ule your appointment, email EducationUSA@iielatam.org to propose two days and times. Include your name, projected degree and area of study, and the questions you would like to address.

Advising Tip of the Month: The College Search

Just like people, every university has its own unique personality. When choosing 

a program, you should take the school’s culture into considera on along with 

other criteria such as academic offerings, faculty interests, and scholarship op‐

portuni es. Remember, most of your  me will be spent outside the classroom, 

so be  sure to choose a school that matches who you are as an individual as well 

as a student. 

Here are just a few examples: 

Is school spirit important to you? Consider a school with a vibrant sports scene 

and a variety of campus clubs and organiza ons. An ac ve fraternity and so-

rority life can also add to the campus community.   

• U. of Southern California, Notre Dame, U. of Texas at Aus n, U. of Virginia 

 

Are you passionate about causes, poli cal debate, and doing your part to make the world a be er place? Find 

a school where students are known for poli cal ac vism. 

• Brown, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, U. of Wisconsin at Madison, Stanford, Howard U. 

Are you free-spirited? Do you want to be surrounded by crea ve people who aren’t afraid to be different? 

Look for a school that fosters independent thought and takes a less-tradi onal approach to educa on. 

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You

By: Loren Pope

Loren Pope was the education editor for the New York Times for several years and was later a top administrator of Oakland University. This book dispels myths about higher education insti-tutions, guides students through the selection and application process, gives advice on how to make good use of high school years, and how to get the best deal possible. He explains what the college experience should be, and makes a case for fitting students with colleges that are right for their particular background and level of de-velopment. He explains why the Ivy League schools can be bad choices for some students, and why other schools can be a better fit.

Call number: IIE 378.161

With a free membership card, check out this book and others from the Benjamin Franklin Library. Click here if you need a library card.

1. Undergraduate Scholarships:

St. Catherine University Scholarship for Women St. Catherine University provides partial scholarships to female, bachelor’s level international students in any major offered at the university. Scholarships range between $4,000-$18,000 and are based on an applicant’s academic record and financial need. The total cost of attendance at St. Catherine ranges between $35,000-$43,034. With the largest scholar-ship, the total cost can be reduced to approximately $20,000. No full scholarships are available.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

For more information visit: http://www.stkate.edu Or email: International@stkate.edu 2. Community College

North Central Missouri College

North Central Missouri College (NCMC) is seeking international students who would like to study in the United States in a safe and rural environment. A community college with an enrollment of 1554 students, NCMC offers associate’s in arts university transfer degrees, as well as associate’s in science degrees.

Students accepted to NCMC may be eligible for an International Student Scholarship to help pay for tuition or housing. The award will cover both years of study and is, on average, $750. The deadline for application is July 1, 2011.

For more information visit: http://bit.ly/eN46EO

3. Graduate Scholarship:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), one of the na-tion’s premier technological universities, delivers in-novative management programs integrating business and technology.

Graduate Management Programs at WPI merge con-ceptual theory with real-world practice. Hands-on, active learning creates graduates who stand apart be-cause of their ability to apply the fundamentals of technology and management to solving challenging, real-world problems. Every aspect of WPI’s Graduate Management Programs recognizes the importance of this intersection of business and technology. WPI offers fellowships to full-time graduate students who must also work 15 hours per week with manage-ment faculty and remain in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA). The average award amount is $4,800 and will be available for the length of the pro-gram. A total of 30 fellowships will be offered per semester. Application deadline: Rolling Deadline

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t : w w w . m g t . w p i . e d u / G r a d u a t e / i n d e x . h t m l

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