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General Information

Studying in the United States
U.S. Network for Education Information on international exchanges and study in the U.S.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-study-us.html

If You Want to Study in the U.S.
A series of booklets from the Educational Information and Resources Branch, U.S. Department of State

Booklet 1. Undergraduate Study
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/pubs/iywts1.pdf

Booklet 2. Graduate and Professional Study and Research
http://educationusa.state.gov/graduate/pubs/iywts2.pdf

Booklet 3. Short-Term Study, English Language Programs, Distance Education and Accreditation
http://educationusa.state.gov/study/pubs/iywts3.pdf

Booklet 4. Getting Ready to Go: Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States
http://educationusa.state.gov/predeparture/pubs/iywts4.pdf

Information from U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Predeparture Information
Information on visas, traveling to and in the U.S., finding housing and practical information for everyday living.
http://educationusa.state.gov/predeparture.htm

Undergraduate Study
A description of undergraduate education in the U.S., admissions, financial aid and testing information.
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad.htm

Graduate Study
A description of graduate education in the U.S., admissions, financial aid and testing information.
http://educationusa.state.gov/graduate.htm

Opportunities for Scholars
Information about the U.S. academic environment, admissions, financial aid, and visas.
http://educationusa.state.gov/scholars.htm

Short-Term Study, English Language Programs, Distance Education and Accreditation
http://educationusa.state.gov/study.htm

Specialized Professional Study
An overview of study requirements for the fields of dentistry, medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine and law.
http://educationusa.state.gov/professional.htm

Visa Information

How Do I Become an Academic Student in the United States?
How to apply for a visa, request an extension, get a work permit and other important information from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/academic.htm

Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Description of SEVIS, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement computerized system that maintains and manages data about foreign students and exchange visitors during their stay in the U.S.
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/index.htm

Student Visas
Description of the several types of student visas, how to obtain one and general information about visa policy from the U.S. Department of State.
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/studying.html

Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation
Congressional Research Service, Updated January 24, 2003.
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/educ/files/foreignst.pdf

Online Links for Prospective Students

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