Ask for their help and assistance as soon as possible. The majority of international students are funded by their families. The next largest source of funding is the student's home country followed by the U.S. college or university, then the U.S. Government. Students can also look for funding from private organizations, foundations, national and international agencies, and church sponsorships. International students should request information on funding from each school they are considering.
Awards are competitive and are usually based on academic success.
Some schools do save some of their own and grant money for international students in order to give tuition waivers and travel grants. Some schools provide employment opportunities to help international students pay for some educational costs by working. Foundation - has partial funding available for course completion, travel expenses, etc.