EducationUSA is a global network of more than 450 advising and information centers in 170 countries supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. These centers actively promote U.S. higher education around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, objective, and timely information about educational opportunities in the United States and guidance to qualified individuals on how best to access those opportunities.

EducationUSA advising centers are staffed by professional advisers, many of whom have first-hand experience having studied in the United States themselves, and/or having received State Department-approved training about U.S. higher education and the advising process. They assist roughly 25 million prospective international students each year, either in person, by telephone, through e-mail, or on the Internet.

EducationUSA advisers provide a wealth of information and services for international students at all stages of the college search, free of charge. They know the differences among the many types of U.S. colleges and universities and can provide information on how to identify the institution that best meets ones educational and professional needs. They know how the admissions process works; can advise on issues such as testing, essay writing, and letters of reference; and can often assist in identifying financial aid opportunities as well.

Since EducationUSA advisers receive constant updates about U.S. immigration law and security requirements, they can also provide guidance on the student visa application process and the interview. Many EducationUSA centers provide specialized services, such as essay and resume writing workshops, pre-departure preparation, and translation and document verification.

Find the center nearest you at http://educationusa.state.gov/.