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Coming to America to study at university from overseas
My cousin is an overseas national currently studying the final year of high school in Australia. Her mother has recently moved to the USA and wants my cousin to study a bachelor's degree in California, to be closer to their new home.
All the way on the other side of the globe, my cousin and I think that my cousin will have to apply for US universities with her secondary qualifications in Australia, which means as an international student, right? Yet she would really be a permanent resident in status. Is there any disadvantage being treated as an international student?
Also, regarding degrees:
- how expensive? Are degrees typically subsidised by the government, and if so, by how much?
- how long does the application process to a university take? (e.g. the maximum length of time?)
-how viable is it to have relevant classes done in an Australian university count towards an equivalent degree in an American university?
I realise there are a lot of questions and that they're all very broad, but even generalities will help at this stage, as we have little idea of how the American education system works. Even links explaining clearly how the system works would be wonderful.
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Well, I had a friend that went to high school here and actually traveled to Australia during the middle of the school year. I believe she was in the Austrailian school for a month or so. As far as I know, she didn't have much trouble. I'm not too sure about American university rules though.
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She would most likely be considered a foreign student. It would be easier for her to get in, as many universities strive for diversity.
It REALLY depends on the school for prices. We have community colleges, which are about $80 USD per class.
If there is someone related to your cousin already living in California, then she miiiggghhhht get resident status. A California school will run you between $9,000 and $20,000 per year.
Private universities are usually about $30,000 per year or more.
Well, the application process, again, will differ per university. Getting a US visa will probably take a long time. I think it's a few years, but again, with a relative here, that might affect the amount of time. The actual application process for the 2007-2008 school year is pretty much over. Many applications are due within the next couple weeks, if they haven't already been due.
I have no idea as to the last question. I know that USA credits transfer there relatively easily, but I don't know about the other way around.
If she already has a bachelor's degree, though, that really doesn't matter, as long as she already has the degree. Again, all universities are different.
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