Colleges in USA

Once you have been able to meet the required GPA and test scores to be eligible for the scholarships at Hope College, you can receive any one of them. For example, the Trustee Scholarship requires a GPA of 3.95 or higher plus a 34 or higher on the ACT, 1490 or higher on the SAT, or 103 or higher on the CLT and awards up to $24,000 per year. The Presidential Scholarship requires a GPA of at least 3.95 or higher or 3.80 with 28 or higher on the ACT, 1300 or higher on the SAT, or 86 or higher on the CLT, amounting to $15,000 annually. Other awards, including the Distinguished Scholar Award, Alumni Honors Scholarship, and Anchor Award, have different GPA and test score requirements, but awards will usually range from $7,500 to $13,000 per year. 

Indian students applying for a student visa to study in the USA at Stanford University need a set of documents, which include a current passport, preferably with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry to the USA, and an I-20 form issued by Stanford University along with a properly filled DS-160 form. Apart from this, candidates must show that they will be financially supported while studying, for example with bank statements or a scholarship award letter, to cover tuition fees for an approximate amount of USD 57,259 (after conversion, roughly INR 46 lakhs) per year and living expenses of about USD 18,341 (after conversion, roughly INR 15 lakhs) yearly. Academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and a visa application fee of USD 160 (around INR 13,000) are also necessary. 

York College of Pennsylvania offers various residence halls that allow students to immerse themselves much more in the college's experience. The eleven residence halls have various options ranging from traditional dorms to suite-style and apartment-style living. With amenities such as campus security 24 hours a day, fitness center access, and dining halls with meal plans beginning at around USD 3,800 a semester-in perhaps INR 3.1 Lacs a semester-on-campus residents also get to participate in many social and academic programs that include more than 100 student clubs and organizations. Living on campus costs about USD 10,000 to USD 14,000 a year, or somewhere between INR 8.3 Lacs and INR 11.6 Lacs a year. 

The estimated cost for Indian students to study in Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing includes, on the high end, tuition fees, accommodation, and any other costs, from INR 22 Lacs to 28 Lacs a year. The tuition fee for students enrolled in the nursing programme ranges from USD 23,000 to USD 30,000 per year or nearly INR 19 Lacs to INR 25 Lakhs. Furthermore, they have to account for living expenses in relation to accommodation, food, and transport that range from 8,000 to 12,000 per year in dollars or 6.6 Lacs to 9.9 Lacs in INR. Other costs include health insurance, books, and supplies which can range from an approximate figure of USD 2,000 to 3,000 per year, which translates to around 1.6 to 2.4 Lacs in Indian currency. 

Marist College is a good choice for international students. According to US News and World Report, Marist College ranked #39 in Best Value Schools, #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and #117 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. The student body at Marist College represents over 40 states and 60 countries which shows rich ethnic diversity. International students are awarded financial aid in the form of a Tuition Scholarship. Marist College offers robust career services and internship opportunities that help students gain practical experience and improve their employability. The college is test-optional so it has a holistic approach to application review which makes it accessible to a wide range of students.