5. Choice: A Wealth of Diversity!
Nearly 5000 post-
secondary institutions in
United States
Over 1,700 post-
secondary institutions
offer graduate degrees
6. Choice: Types of Higher
Education
Community
Colleges
2 year associate degree
Community based
Lower tuition
Transfer/articulation
agreements
Public
Universities
Subsidized by state
taxpayers
Lower cost for residents
Large research
institutions
Private
Universities
Funded by endowments,
tuition, grants and gifts
Tuition the same for
everyone
Usually smaller; may be
religiously affiliated or single
sex
May focus on particular
discipline or area
7. Choice: Types of Graduate
Degrees
Academic
Masters
MA or MS
One or two years
Thesis/
No thesis option
Can lead to
Ph.D. Program
Professional
Masters
MBA, JD, M. Arch.
1-3 years
Structured Course of
Study
Terminal Degrees
Doctoral
Programs
Ph.D. Ed.D. D.BA.,
JSD
5-8 Years
Advanced
Coursework
Dissertation and
Comprehensive
Exam
8. Cost: University Costs – 1 year
Finances Cost
Tuition $8,000- $35,000
Room/board $4,000- $10,000
Books/supplies $400- $1,000
Health Insurance $500- $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,200- $3,000
Travel to USA $1,200+
______________
Total $15,000- $50,000+
Self-funded, Scholarship, Work-Study
9. Cost: How do U.S. Students
Pay?
Students borrow money
40 million students
Owe $1.2 Trillion USD
119,390,867,792,522 Algerian Dinar
GDP of Algeria is 0.21 Trillion USD
Borrow Money from Banks or U.S.
Gov.
10. Cost: Can I get Financial Aid
United States
• Institutions you are applying to
• Foundations, professional
associations, corporations
• Partial Funding possible in some
cases
• Full funding difficult
• Scholarships may only cover
tuition
11. Are There Any Other Education
Options?
Community College (Associate
Degrees)
Over 1,100 Community Colleges
Two Year Associate Degrees
Advantages:
Lower Costs
MUCH easier application process compared to four year
programs
12. What about Non-Degree Programs?
English as a Second Language
Over 400 educational institutions offer ESL
programs
Range from highly academic to casual and part
time.
Advantages:
Shorter time frame (5 weeks – Several Months)
Lower costs ($2,000-$3,000+ and travel costs)
14. …And your Personal Goals
What . . .
career do you want to pursue?
employment prospects are in
your home country?
degrees and qualifications are
required to realize these goals?
16. Application: Tests!
Designed to assess your
aptitude
Will be required by most
programs
Designed to assess
English language skill
Required for all non-
native speakers of
English
GRE/SAT TOEFL
17. Student F1 Visa
Receive an I-20 from a
accredited school
Fill in DS160 online
Make appointment online
through VisaPoint
Pay fees
Interview at
Embassy/Consulate
For complete instructions, visit the
U.S. Embassy-Algiers Website at
http://algiers.usembassy.gov/visas.html
18. How We Can Help!
College counseling and advice
Specialized Info Sessions
Bulletins, handouts, and education
publications
Competitive College Club
Webinars/Virtual College Fair
Email: EducationUSA-Algiers@state.gov
www.EducationUSA.state.gov
19. If You Want to Study in the USA
Book 2
Download for free at:
http://www.education
usa.info/pdf/study/en
glish2.pdf
Download for free at:
http://www.educationu
sa.info/pdf/study/frenc
h2.pdf
21. Exchange Program Opportunities
The U.S.
Embassy,
Algiers
sponsors
over 40
unique
exchange
programs for
Algerians.
Short-term and long-term scholarship opportunities
Available in a variety of fields and at different stages in
your education
Applications and more information available on the website
http://algiers.usembassy.gov/academic_exchanges.html
22. The Fulbright Program
Fully-funded Masters degree program
The Deadline is beginning of June
Applicants must:
Have completed their undergraduate degree, with
an equivalent to a B.A. degree
Strong English skills
Have TOEFL and GRE Scores
23. Tips for Successful Applications
Start Early – it takes months!
Don’t plagiarize; find your own voice
Complete every aspect of the application
Consider the essays carefully; they are looked
at closely and tell your story
24. American Cultural Center Algeria
• Free cultural and information resource center for those interested in English and
American culture.
• Access to over 2,000 fiction and non-fiction books, including specialized
reference publications.
• Access to computers with free internet access and electronic books, journals,
magazines, and newspapers.
• The ACCA hosts regular events including, speakers, book discussions, movies,
and English language conversation groups.
• Open Sunday through Wednesday, 9am-3pm
• US Embassy, Algiers
• Contact: Algiers_ACCA@state.gov 48 hours ahead of first visit
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