Welcome, everyone. We would like to encourage the many participants in
this question and answer program to read the newsletters we publish on
this Peterson's web site each month. There is a good deal of advice on
all aspects of the planning for and applying to colleges. This month's
letter focuses on the concern so many present and future college
students have about financial aid and the availability of educational
loans. We believe you will be reassured by the present situation in
the loan market as we describe new government programs and the
determination by colleges to make funding available to needy students. -Howard and Matthew Greene

Question 1:
Hello Sir, I am a student from Nepal which lies in south 
asia.Currently,I am doing my A-Level and its going to be finished 
soon.And I am keenly interested in going to US Universities for my 
abroad studies.Furthurmore, I am interested in IT Field.I also want 
scholarship as my financial condition is not so strong.So, Could you 
suggest me what i have to do next.Sooner, I'm planning to give Toefl 
and SAT too.So,Sir please help me!I would ever remain grateful for 
your act of kindness.Please contact me at "saf_adh@yahoo.com". - Safal

Howard and Matthew Greene:
If you do well on your A level examinations and score well on the
TOEFL, you should find many university opportunities to study in the
US. There are many excellent programs in the information technology
field that would prepare you for a career in the field.
You should do a search on Peterson's college search site for the
particular colleges that offer IT degree programs.
The challenge today, to be candid, is to find those universities that
have financial aid funding available for international students. You
may need to send an e-mail to the universities you have identified
through your search to inquire about the availability of aid for
international students. Then you will know which universities to apply to.

Question 2:
May 08, 2008
Good day to you sir/madam,
how can i avail a free scholarship? im here in manila, philippines 
and i want to continue my study. thanks'


respectfully yours,
Mharyce - mary grace

Howard and Matthew Greene:
You should carry out a search on Peterson's scholarship web site to
identify those colleges that offer financial aid to international
students. At the same time you should use Peterson's search engine to
identify the academic programs that you are interested in studying.

Question 3:
i want to major on pyschology but then go into social work, would 
this be a rewardful experience? - giovanna

Howard and Matthew Greene:
The study of psychology is an excellent foundation for further study
in social work. An undergraduate degree with a concentration in social
and behavioral psychology can be of great interest and stimulation for
a person who enjoys understanding people's behavior and personal
needs. Social work is a graduate degree program that prepares one to
help individuals in need as a profession.

Goodbye for now. Keep your questions or any information and
suggestions for other students that you would like to share from your
own experience. -Howard and Matthew Greene