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Originally Posted by nocturno
Dear friends,
I was hoping you may assist me.
There is a possibility for me to move to the U.S. next year on a permanent
resident status. I am so excited about this however it isn't sure yet.
I am a bit concerned about what to do if that happens.
I mean where to settle and everything else.
Can you please tell me what parts (state, city,etc) of the States are more convenient considering the
following:
1. Finding a proper job more easily
2. Finding a job that is paid more
2. Selecting a College/University on reasonable price as much as possible (as
I
would like to continue my undergraduate studies)
3. More affordable housing and living costs, lower taxation, etc.
What kind financial aid can permanent resident receive in order to meet the costs of studying?
Can student work and study? Cause I'll definitely need to work first in order to make some savings for the University.
Can financial aid cover the majority of tuition, etc.
What is your opinion about distance/online learning?
It seems I need a bunch of info :-) Sorry for a lot of questions abut I needed to :-(
If you know about the particular forums/discussions, please let me know.
Thank you very much!!!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Take care!
Dusan
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Dusan,
Your questions are difficult to answer because your needs/wants have conflicting answers..
1. Job opportunities... that depends on what kind of job/ background and salary that you are seeking... The job market is pretty difficult right now but there are always jobs (just maybe not that kind of job that you want).
2. Colleges are plentiful in California and relatively inexpensive, however, it depends on what level you are and what is your course of study.
3. California has higher cost of living and for non-resident students, the tuition may be more than you would like (perhaps there are some assistance programs available.. you should check the 'financial assistance' departments of the colleges).
The mid west (Michigan, etc., has lower housing costs).
4. Distance/ on line learning is becoming more acceptable depending on the course of study but you have to make sure that the courses are accredited and transferrable to other colleges.
I would not worry about college until you have worked out the financial concerns.
Good luck.