Many teens today who use the Internet are actively involved in participatory cultures—joining online communities (Facebook, message boards, game clans), producing creative work in new forms (digital sampling, modding, fan videomaking, fan fiction), working in teams to complete tasks and develop new knowledge (as in Wikipedia), and shaping the flow of media (as in blogging or podcasting). A growing body of scholarship suggests potential benefits of these activities… More >>
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Types of Financial Aid Available in US Universities
The high cost of education in the US is a cause for concern for many students in India. Expenditure on education alone can range from $15000 to $50000 per year, apart from expenses on books and food, housing, health insurance, transportation and so on. What is more, graduate schools in US offer financial assistance to international students purely on the basis of merit, and rarely on the basis of need. The amount and type of assistance offered depends on the university, department and level of study.
Financial aid is more readily available in the fields of engineering, physical sciences and biological sciences rather than in humanities, social sciences, business and management, law, arts and communication. The possibility of assistance is also greater at the doctoral level than at the master’s level. The different types of financial aid available in US universities are:
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