COLLEGES

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 Where will you fit in best?
 Which colleges or universities will meet your needs?
 Will you need financial assistance?
 What are the application and financial aid deadlines?
 Where do you want to live in the United States?

Choose your level of study (e.g. undergraduate, graduate, etc.) to learn more about
researching your options. Keep in mind that the schools you apply to must be
certified by the Student Exchange Visitor Program. You can find a searchable list of
certified schools on the Department of Homeland Security's Study in the State's
website.

S T E P 1 : R E S E AR C H Y O U R O P T I O N S

Community College
The first step to studying in the United States is researching your options to find a
college or university that best fits your needs.

Community colleges offer two-year programs leading to the Associate of Arts (AA)
or Associate of Science (AS) degree. These colleges also have technical and
vocational programs with close links to secondary/high schools, community groups,