USA at a Glance

General Information

Admission Process

Step 1

• Get free initial counselling, available options, and tips on choosing a suitable university
• Submit photocopies of all academic certificates/transcripts/professional certificates (if any) etc
• Copies of passport
• 2 copy pp size photos
• No File Open or Registration fee

Step 2

• Get all the academic papers attested/notarized by the Institution Attended/Educational Board/Foreign Ministry (depending on the particular university requirements)
• Post Graduate students need CV, 2 LOR (Letter of Reference) and Work Experiences as per university requirements.
• Provide bank solvency certificates as per the institutional requirements.
• Pay/Include University Application Fees (Non-refundable) and Courier Fees Tk 2000/- per University (If needed)

Step 3

• The prospective institution will/may take 3 to 6 weeks to confirm the admission.
• Admission Documents (I-20) will be received.
• No Service fees

Visa Process

Step 1

• Students need to submit their sponsor’s paper. Anybody can be the sponsor (First blood sponsor is preferred)
• Minimum 1-year equivalent Tuition + Living cost has to be shown in sponsor’s bank account for at least 3 to 4 months.
• The sponsored amount may vary depending on the sponsor’s relation and the number of dependents.
• Basic papers needed from the sponsor, e.g.: Bank certificate/statement; TIN Certificate; Salary certificate; Job certificate; Trade license; Property/revenue information and affidavit of financial support etc. (we will guide the students regarding this part as it depends on the sponsor’s nature of income.)

Step 2

• Once all the above preparations are done, students will go submit their visa applications.
• Visa Fee: 185 USD + SEVIS fees $ 350 (Non Refundable)
• The Visa interview date will be given depending on the rush.
• Upon issuance of the visa, students must open a “student file” at any bank and transfer the 1st semester’s tuition fees to the university.
• We will guide the student for the same along with the travel plan, accommodation, pick up, orientation, etc.

Scholarships

There are several scholarship options available for students looking to study in the USA. These scholarships range from financial aid based on merit, need, or specific fields of study. Below is a list of scholarships that international students can apply for, providing them with excellent opportunities to achieve their academic goals.

• Financial scholarships - These scholarships are based on the financial needs of the students. The majority of them are only available to American residents, but some universities will award needs-based scholarships to international students.
• Merit Scholarships - For students who are either academically gifted, were the best sports players in high school, or excelled in community or business work.
• Country-based Scholarships - These scholarships are aimed at students from developing countries in particular.
• Government-funded Scholarships - The United States government offers many scholarship programmes for international students.
• Privately funded grants - Sometimes private companies or donors fund grants to foreign students. They are also more likely to target developing countries and minority groups, or in particular fields of study.
• Partial Scholarships - These can range from a small one-off payment the student can use towards their fees or a larger payment that is staggered to cover certain costs of going to university.
• The Next Gen Scholarship - Offers a $1,000 grant for anyone wishing to study in Maryland, Washington, or Virginia. It is open to all international students, including those already studying, but candidates must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
• The P.E.O International Peace Scholarship - Awards up to $12,500 to international students wanting to study at a graduate level in America.
• The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship - This programme provides a limited number of scholarships each year for outstanding students from selected developing countries to pursue postgraduate study. The grants are 50 percent grant & 50 percent loan.
• The Civil Leadership Awards - Provides a fully-funded master’s degree for students who demonstrate academic and professional excellence.

Partner Institutes

• Berkeley College - New York
• Mercy University - New York
• New York Institute of Technology - New York
• Long Island University* - New York
• Queens College (GSSP)* - New York
• Hofstra University* - New York
• San Francisco State University* - California
• University of North Texas - Texas
• Texas State University* - Texas
• Montclair State University* - New Jersey
• William Paterson University* - New Jersey
• Thomas Jefferson University* - Pennsylvania
• Ashland University - Ohio
• Youngstown State University - Ohio
• Kent State University* - Ohio
• Oregon State University* - Oregon
• University of South Alabama - Alabama
• University of Alabama at Birmingham* - Alabama
• Emporia State University - Kansas
• Wichita State University - Kansas
• Pittsburg State University - Kansas
• Colorado State University* - Colorado
• University of Northern Iowa - Iowa
• University of South Dakota* - South Dakota
• Murray State University - Kentucky
• Florida Atlantic University* - Florida
• Central Michigan University* - Michigan
• Trine University - Michigan
• Saint Louis University* - Missouri
• Webster University* - Missouri
• University of Arizona* - Arizona
• University of Oklahoma* - Oklahoma
• Illinois State University* - Illinois
• James Madison University* - Virginia
• George Mason University* - Virginia

*We represent the asterisked universities in partnership with Navitas/INTO/Oxford International/EAG/Apply Board/Study Group/GUS. We directly represent the rest of the universities.