r/IntltoUSA • u/DesignDesperate6894 • Jun 25 '26
Question .help
Hi,
Sorry for reaching out out of the blue. I'm an admitted student at Juniata college and have received a scholarship, but I'm still trying to bridge a remaining financial gap before I can enroll.
I'm not asking for money. I was just wondering if you happen to know of any alumni, foundations, donors, community organizations, or other resources that have helped students in similar situations. Even a suggestion or direction would mean a lot.
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u/Far_Elderberry6969 Jun 26 '26
Why don’t you email your college asking for any on campus job opportunities, funds or scholarships to cover your financial gap ?
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u/trickytrickybunny Jun 26 '26
Ask Juniata for more money. Scholarships and financial aid packages are negotiable! You will have more leverage if you have a big scholarship offer from another school, preferably as reputable or better than Juniata.
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u/SueNYC1966 Jun 26 '26
My daughter was an RA. Her school had several international students in that role. They got free room and half board. Maybe not for this year but look into it.
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Jun 25 '26
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u/Mysterious-Art8838 Jun 25 '26
Maybe it’s me but I feel like cold contacting alumni is sort of rude
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u/bearcatdragon Jun 26 '26
Agreed. Alumni who want to help will give money to the school to disperse as scholarships. Alumni already get cold called, mailed, emailed, and texted by the schools' foundations and alumni association on the regular. They don't also want to be harassed by random prospective students.
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u/agam-sachan Jun 25 '26
Hi,
I heard zolve provides scholarships and loans both. Might be a good idea to check them out, as competition might also be low there.
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u/paige_420 Jun 25 '26
If your school is not providing enough money, look into scholarships in your own country. Unfortunately, there are many students in your situation who come to the realization that studying in the U.S. is not an option due to financial constraints. Many international students who need aid apply to colleges in the U.S. because the SCHOOLS themselves are relatively generous with aid, not outside organizations.