Hi Everybody! I'm a UK citizen and really want to come to the US preferably Texas to study Nursing. I've looked at hundreds of various websites but am not getting very far as the courses for International students are charging $19,000+ which is totally out of my price range! I've also looked at LPV/LVN courses at some community colleges but they are all just as expensive. Does anybody know of a cheaper way to do this or if there's any kind of financial aid available to international students? Also, are there any agencies/organisations who may provide job based training similiar to that which exists for teachers? I already have a UK Bachelor's degree in languages and other qualifications inc. NVQ level 3 which permits me to work as a healthcare assistant, alongside nurses in UK hospitals and 3 years experience working in a residential care home so am familiar with basic nursing practice.
Another option i've considered is training as a medical assistant in US, but can only find limited information about courses and nothing relating to international students. Does anybody know how i could find out more about this or any other options i may have??
I'd be very grateful for any information anyone has to offer..thanks so much! Happy Nursing :)
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Hi,
I'm a Filipino and wanted to continue my nursing degree in US.Could that be possible? Do i have any chance to be admitted in any OF the university in US?I don't have a green card yet .
You don't need GC to be a student in the US but you do need proof of funds, that you can support yourself whilst in school and will come under F1 so will need to apply for EAD to work and in the first year you are restricted and not always a guarantee you will get permission to work. Also expect to pay International fees which are very high
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You don't need GC to be a student in the US but you do need proof of funds, that you can support yourself whilst in school and will come under F1 so will need to apply for EAD to work and in the first year you are restricted and not always a guarantee you will get permission to work. Also expect to pay International fees which are very high