an International student, one of the first things to keep in mind is that the majority of universities require that you pay your tuition and fees in U.S. dollars only.

We will send you information on methods of payment when we send your estimate (after receiving your application). The four main methods of payment for applicants from overseas are postal order, bank transfer, online, and credit card. You can transfer funds directly from bank to bank. In this case, bank transfer fees are usually levied in both the source and destination countries, with the total varying, but often around 4000-6500 yen. It generally takes funds about 3-5 days to arrive. See similar questions...

The State Tuition Assistance Program will pay 100% with a maximum of $4,515 per fiscal year. The fiscal year runs from 1 July to 30 June of each year. From the maximum $4,515 per year, up to $1,500 per year can be used The Federal Tuition Assistance Program will pay 100% with a maximum of $4,500 per fiscal year. The fiscal year runs from 1 October to 30 September of each year. The Federal Tuition Assistance Program will also pay up to an additional $500 per year for required fees. See similar questions...

Your ship accepts credit cards, cash and travelers checks for additional expenses such as alcohol, shore excursions, gift shop purchases and spa services. The ship is "cashless". An imprint of your credit card (or a cash deposit) is taken at the beginning of your cruise. The last night of your cruise, you will receive a bill detailing any incremental charges. If you are using a credit card your charges will be automatically billed to your card. See similar questions...

In many communities, there are agencies--including nonprofit and religious institutions--that provide emergency assistance on an as-needed, case-by-case basis. Usually, funds are limited and offered once only. Contact your victim/witness coordinator or a local victim assistance program to locate such help. See similar questions...

It is suggested that you bring US$100 for transportation, emergencies, and extras upon arrival. Depending on how long you plan to stay, you may need more money for expenses. See similar questions...

Do not carry large sums of cash with you when you travel. Traveler's checks are a secure way of transporting money. If you carry more than $10,000 worth of money, you will be required to declare at customs upon entry to the country. See similar questions...

No, your cell phone will most likely not work in Ghana . You can buy telephone up on arrival in Ghana See similar questions...

According to the US Department of Agriculture, the majority of milk products originating from countries affected with Foot and Mouth Diseases are prohibited; however, Plant Protection and Quarantine has been instructed to provide some exceptions including "Milk and milk products intended for use by infants or very young children are enterable (into the U.S.) if in a reasonable or small quantity for several days' use". See similar questions...

Currency is pesos, of course. Check the conversion rate before you leave so you'll have a general idea of what things cost. For a long time the rule of thumb was that one US dollar equaled approximately 10 pesos. As of this writing in October of 2004, a dollar is worth about 11.3 pesos. Read our Money Essay for lots of advice on what to bring and how to manage your funds while you're on the island. See similar questions...

Odds are pretty good there is a treaty provision that provides exemption (see #1 above). But before I can answer that question I need to know more about the nature of your work, what kind of visa you have, how long you've been here, and other information of that sort. However, if there is no treaty provision, Uncle Sam taxes foreign nationals living in the US the same as US citizens. If you are exempt from US taxes under a treaty provision you still may have to file form 8833. See similar questions...

Yes. There are mandatory fees that you will be charged each semester. They are: General Service Fee, Student Center Fee, Student Activity Fee, and Technology Fee. These fees are charged to all students and support services for all students to utilize. Tuition and fee rates can be found at: 2007-2008 Tuition & Fee Rates See similar questions...

Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment of tuition may be made via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only), check or money order. Payment may also be made by using a purchase order from your employer or letter of commitment from a community agency. Students have taken advantage of their active duty tuition assistance program through their branch of the military to either be reimbursed or to be billed directly by the university. Please contact Ariel Cleasby-Heaven at ariel. See similar questions...