Financial Aid Tips for International Students and Counselors

Wednesday, October 22nd - 2025

5pm-6:00pm PT (8pm-9:00pm ET)

Important Note:  Recording will be uploaded to our events page within 1-2 business days after the session.

In this session, we'll cover:

    What is the typical profile for a student who is competitive for full financial aid?

    Talk to us about how a full-need international student and a full-pay student differ in terms of their chances of admission.

    What are some common mistakes full-need international students make when applying to colleges and universities in the US?

    What can a student do to optimize their chances of getting full financial aid in the US?

    How do students figure out which schools meet full need?

    Where should they begin?

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Joan Liu

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Ethan Sawyer

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