100,000 Strong in the Americas

Photo of President Brack Obama speaking in Chile

“…the United States will work with partners in this region, including the private sector, to increase the number of U.S. students studying in Latin America to 100,000, and the number of Latin American students studying in the United States to 100,000.” —President Barack Obama La Moneda, Santiago, Chile, March 21, 2011

Whether you are a student looking to study in the United States or Latin America, an educator, or a school administrator, there are a wealth of online resources for international educational exchanges. Here you will find a selection of some of the larger sites to get you on your way to finding schools, funding and advice.

Primary Resources

Council on International Educational Exchange

LASPAU: Academic and Professional Programs for the Americas

Visit America: It's Easier than You Think

Proceso de Aplicación de Visa para Estudiar en EE.UU.

The United States is improving its visa application process so more people can visit America.
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¿Quieres saber cómo obtener una visa de estudiante para realizar tus estudios en los Estados Unidos? Este video te explica los pasos a seguir y cómo obtener información de universidades y becas.

Resources for U.S. Students

IIEPassport
Searchable database of study abroad programs from the Institute of International Education.

ISEP
International Student Exchange Programs, a worldwide network of over 300 higher education institutions in 50 countries, provides a directory of study abroad programs.

Study Abroad Funding
The Institute of International Education's searchable database of study abroad scholarships, grants, fellowships and other funding opportunities.

Internationalscholarships.com
A large searchable database of grants, fellowships, loans and other forms of funding available both abroad and in the United States.

Student Aid on the Web
The Department of Education's guide to federal student aid.

Students Abroad
Detailed advice from the State Department covering almost everything a student needs to know before studying abroad.

Travel.state.gov
The official source for advice, travel advisories, and resources for all Americans travelling abroad.

Passports
You will need a valid passport before you travel. The Bureau of Consular Affairs at the State Department has all the information you need as well as applications.

Resources for Study in the United States

College Navigator
Searchable database of various types of educational institutions throughout the United States.

Big Future
The College Board's searchable database of over 3,000 U.S. colleges and universities.

Peterson's
A searchable database of U.S. undergraduate and graduate schools as well as helpful articles.

Internationalscholarships.com
A large searchable database of grants, fellowships, loans and other forms of funding available both abroad and in the United States.

IIE Funding for U.S. Study
An extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education.

Programs for non-U.S. Citizens
Undergraduate and graduate exchange programs for non-U.S. citizens from the The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State.

5 Steps to U.S. Study
From the The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, this is an excellent site for anyone considering any type of exchange in the United States. ECA fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through a range of programs based on the benefits of mutual understanding, international educational and cultural exchange, and leadership development.

Travel.state.gov (visas)
The only official source for information about student visas for international students wishing to study in the United States.


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