Idk if it's helping, but you probably should go to Community College (CC) for the first 2 years so you can spend less tuition fees. Example is like Shoreline CC, Edmonds CC, Tacoma CC, etc.
Community College offers around 3300 USD per quarter so you only spend around 10000 USD /year for tuition fees. They also have scholarship though no so much.
And so, after 2 years at CC, they'll help you transfer to top uni (and then the tuition fee will rise again since uni is expensive) but since you can do part time & you can save money for the first 2 year, I think it's okay.
Or maybe you want to try Calvin College? I heard they offer big scholarship. But this is as far as I can give. You need to google or see the official website for more info.
Wait, only $6,500? What school are you going to and please send me there!
It is true that there are cheaper colleges in USA as well as mighty expensive ones. I am in a California State and my tuition is around 5.5k per semester, excluding books and housing. you may want to look into state universities or, as @curious said, community or city college if you're not after a bachelor's. There are scholarship available for people holding student visas. There may be international programs in your country with connections to unis in US. They really help you plan out your academic career. In some countries, there is a budget set aside for those wanting to be international students, so you may want to ask around your country too. You also have the option of getting a co-signer to loan. A US citizen or permanent resident can help you qualify for a loan, but of course, loans tend to be the fallback plan, not the primary one. Federal or state loans are better than private or bank loans. Sorry long reply. I'll post some links for you if you like :)
Thank you for your long answer, I really appreciate it!
It really surprised me, that it's so expensive, since in germany you only pay a fee off around 200~€ per semester and this is mostly your train ticket and the exams.
I'd really like to getsome links. :)
Again, thanks a lot!
I'm thinking about going to college in america but DAMN 6,500 per semester. How do you pay for this + living expenses?
Can someone provide some information please?
About scholarshops and stuff too, please. How much can you get through one, what do you have to pay back? Thanks in advance.