EducationUSA: The State Department's Network of 400-Plus Advising Centers Helps International Students Apply to U.S. Schools for Free
For international students planning to study in the United States, EducationUSA — the U.S. Department of State's official advising network — offers free help through more than 400 advising centers around the world, covering the types of U.S. higher education, how the application process works, and scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Services at the centers include one-on-one and group advising on choosing schools, preparing applications and essays, and finding scholarships, along with regular webinars and information sessions. The EducationUSA website also offers a Find Financial Aid tool that lets students search funding opportunities by level of study and field. The Department of Homeland Security's Study in the States website likewise directs F-1 students to EducationUSA in its guide to U.S. study, pointing them to the network for information on education types and financial aid.
Students should note that service formats have changed in some regions: many centers in Eurasia and Central Asia moved fully online as of April 1, 2026. Before visiting, students should check the EducationUSA website for their center's current hours, format and appointment requirements. (Source: U.S. Department of State)
Source: U.S. Department of State
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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