Going to US doesn't have to cost a person RM100k a year. Of course it can cost that much, but with financial aid it can cost a WHOLE lot less. Btw, my parents can't afford to send me to the US.

Undergrad is what you study for your 1st degree (like a Bachelor's degree), grad is after your undergrad studies. (like Masters/Ph.D)

How hard it is to get financial aid depends on a lot of things including.. whether you ask for it, where you apply for financial aid (from the college/somewhere else), how likely you are to get the aid.. etc. I'm not sure in your case.

This post has been edited by hoongern: Dec 4 2006, 10:01 AM

I feel kinda weird taking part in this discussion, but one word answer - Yes. Not saying it's easy, but yes, it is possible.

Granted, nothing comes free, I suppose you are referring to money - it is possible to study here without paying anything at all (as I said, not necessarily easy)... but you pay through other means - if an institution offers you a scholarship, they expect you to contribute in some way or another.

Why not check out with the actual university/college you plan to go to - they may provide financial aid themselves, and it may be very good aid as well!