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For need-based financial aid, U.S. universities typically require specific financial documents to assess your family’s ability to contribute. Key documents may include:

Prepare Financial Documents

  1. Income statements or tax returns: Documents showing family income for the past 1-2 years.
  2. Asset information: Details of property or significant assets owned by the family.
  3. Bank statements: Proof of available savings or financial resources.
  4. But the the most important thing is to request an application form from the institution's admissions office

Many U.S. universities offer substantial financial aid packages to international students, covering full or partial tuition. Look for universities that:

  1. Are need-blind for international applicants (they do not consider financial need in admissions decisions)
  2. Meet 100% of demonstrated financial need (they cover the cost that students and families cannot afford based on financial assessments).

Understand the Options

Several scholarships are available specifically for students from Africa and the Caribbean afor example the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, The Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund (DKSSF), and University-Specific Scholarships that's all been mentioned in the previous page.