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Thanishka
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How are H1-B visa holders able to get scholarships for in-state and out-of-state schools?
I am currently an H1-B holder as a dependent on my dad. I am also going into my junior year of high school. So I was wondering if it is possible to get scholarships as many of the people I have talked to recently have told me it is nearly impossible to get scholarships on a dependent visa.
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Nivea Hanley
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Clearwater, Florida
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H1-B dependent visa holders can explore the following scholarship options from schools:
Institutional Scholarships: Some U.S. colleges and universities offer scholarships specifically for international students, including H1-B dependents. Check with your prospective schools for these opportunities.
In-State Tuition: Investigate if you qualify for in-state tuition rates in your state of residence, which can significantly reduce the cost of education.
Financial Aid: Some schools provide their own financial aid packages for international students, including H1-B dependents. Contact the school's financial aid office for details.
Merit-Based Scholarships: Maintain strong academic and extracurricular records to make yourself a competitive candidate for merit-based scholarships offered by institutions.
Employer Sponsorship: If your parent's employer offers education benefits, inquire about whether they can support your education expenses.
Remember to directly contact schools you're interested in to understand their specific scholarship offerings and eligibility criteria.
Institutional Scholarships: Some U.S. colleges and universities offer scholarships specifically for international students, including H1-B dependents. Check with your prospective schools for these opportunities.
In-State Tuition: Investigate if you qualify for in-state tuition rates in your state of residence, which can significantly reduce the cost of education.
Financial Aid: Some schools provide their own financial aid packages for international students, including H1-B dependents. Contact the school's financial aid office for details.
Merit-Based Scholarships: Maintain strong academic and extracurricular records to make yourself a competitive candidate for merit-based scholarships offered by institutions.
Employer Sponsorship: If your parent's employer offers education benefits, inquire about whether they can support your education expenses.
Remember to directly contact schools you're interested in to understand their specific scholarship offerings and eligibility criteria.
Fred Rosenberger
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Your school should have a college counsellor/advisor you can talk to. They would probably know pretty well what is possible or not.
Beyond that, I would guess it depends on the scholarship. They should all have their rules and requirements posted somewhere. If there is a specific school you are interested in, talk to someone there in the admissions office. They should be happy to talk to you, and give you the best advice specific to that school.
Beyond that, I would guess it depends on the scholarship. They should all have their rules and requirements posted somewhere. If there is a specific school you are interested in, talk to someone there in the admissions office. They should be happy to talk to you, and give you the best advice specific to that school.