Chennai: The U.S. remains the number one destination for students seeking higher education abroad. The U.S. currently hosts over 565,000 foreign students, a number higher than any other country in the world. During 2009-2010 academic year, 127,628 Indian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities.

In addition to the opportunity to network with U.S. admissions counselors, the American Education Expo will also feature a Student Visa Seminar presented by a U.S. Visa Consular, and a Scholarship Fair hosted by presenting universities featuring scholarships from the top 15 universities in U.S. The Student Visa Seminar will address how Indian students can get a student visa. The Scholarship Fair will explain many scholarship opportunities available to Indian students. At Scholarship Fair, information on merit-based scholarships will be made available. Students will have to bring copies of their transcripts and TOEFL scores to find out eligibility for scholarships.

The fair will provide information on top U.S. universities, such as Drexel University. Drexel University is the top engineering university in the entire United States, and is also home to the country’s top co-op program! Don’t wait until you graduate – make money and gain experience in your field while you study at Drexel University!

The fair will also provide information on boarding schools in U.S. A representative from Cotter Boarding Schools will be in attendance. Cotter Boarding Schools is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the U.S. Graduating from Cotter Boarding Schools will ensure your admission into the top U.S. universities!

The fair will also provide information on community colleges in U.S.A. Besides enabling easy transfer of community college credits to four-year universities, beginning at a U.S. community college can significantly decrease overall cost.

Highlights of Featured Scholarships :

• Drexel University $22,000
• Saint Joseph’s University $2,000 to $9,000
• State University of New York Oswego $7,000 to $11,000
• Troy State University $1,000 to FULL
• University of Arizona $2,000 to $10,000
• University of Rhode Island $7,500 to $14,000

Admissions Officers from the following U.S. Universities will be ready to meet and guide students:

• American University RAK
• California State University San Bernardino
• College of Southern Nevada
• Cotter School
• Daemen College
• Drexel University
• Ferris State University
• New York Institute of Technology
• Portland State University
• Saint Joseph’s University
• State University of New York Oswego
• Troy State University
• University of Arizona
• University of Rhode Island
• University of the Incarnate Word
• Western Kentucky University
• Winona State University