Most banks offer very low financing for educational loans. Some philanthropies offer scholarships for study in particular areas. Both the Federal government and the state of California, through loan programs, can subsidize the interest costs of an educational loan while you are in school. Benefits International Students Educational Budgets Student Loans Federal student loans are available to all eligible U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens. There is no maximum income limit for federal student loan eligibility.
Most libraries have books and brochures which list hundreds of scholarships and loan programs.
Many of these awards are given to students meeting special conditions such as membership in an ethnic group or religion, academic major, employment or labor union association or student fraternal association. Contact your human resources department for your organization's policy on tuition assistance. USF's tuition deferment program allows for a student to complete coursework and receive a grade before payment of tuition if certain documentation is provided. In addition, a variety of loans, employment opportunities and other forms of financial assistance are available to veterans. If you are a dependent of a veteran who died or is permanently disabled as a result of service in the Armed Services, or if you are serving in the services, you may be eligible for educational benefits.