TURNING Your DREAMS INTO REALITY information seminar on Admission &  Alternate Sources of Funding in U.S Universities

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To be eligible for graduate study in the US, you should have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from an internationally recognized institution.

letters of recommendation research proposal (for PhD and postdoctoral applicants) graduate admissions test result (GRE/GMAT) Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS) A statement of purpose, outlining your aspirations and demonstrating your suitability for the course

May 1 for Fall Semester August 1 for Spring Semester unless the department has other posted deadlines

Official transcripts (transcripts in a sealed, stamped envelope from the granting institution) of all previous undergraduate and graduate records must be received by the Graduate School before the application is considered complete

graduate assistantships (TA & RA ) Various types of financial assistance are available to graduate students scholarships graduate assistantships (TA & RA ) part-time employment opportunities both on and off campus

Graduate assistants are typically full-time graduate students who participate in teaching, research, or administrative activities, upon recommendation from the concerned department, are employed either as teaching or research assistants. Research assistantships are more common than teaching assistantships, and are offered when student capabilities and background experience match the needs of the project. Teaching assistantships are funded through the University, research assistantships are generally funded through externally funded grants and contracts.

stipend and tuition waiver two to three years for a master's student four to five years for doctoral students Assistantships are 10-20 hours/week

CPT (Curricular practical training) F-1 students may not work off-campus during the first academic year, but may accept on-campus employment subject to certain conditions and restrictions. After the first academic year, F-1 students may engage in three types of off- campus employment: CPT (Curricular practical training) OPT (Optional practical training) STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) OPT extension

CPT (Curricular Practical Training) Curricular practical training (CPT) is an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education or other type of required practicum that a sponsoring employer offers through cooperative agreements with your college or university. CPT is only available for F-1 students when it is part of an established curriculum within a school. CPT must be integral to your program of study; however, unlike pre-completion OPT, CPT can be full time and is not restricted by a weekly 20-hour work limit.

OPT (Optional Practical Training) All OPT must be directly related to your major area of study. Pre-completion OPT:  You may apply to participate in pre-completion OPT after you have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one full academic year at a college, university. If you are authorized to participate in pre-completion OPT, you may work part time (20 hours or less per week) while school is in session. You may work full time when school is not in session.           Post-completion OPT:  You may apply to participate in post-completion OPT after completing your studies. if you participated in 10 months of pre-completion OPT, you would be eligible for only up to 2 months of post-completion OPT.

STEM OPT extension If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may apply for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization

Advisers can help you distinguish yourself in a highly competitive applicant pool so that you have a better chance of competing for admission with financial aid. Advisers have access to resources that help you identify scholarships and new programs. Advisers also share current information about financial aid opportunities.

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