Canadians in/applying to U.S. programs

[aubmo]

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I'm a Canadian student applying to Psy.D. programs in the States, and I'm a little overwhelmed with the whole financial aid aspect of this process. I would love it if anyone would post info/advice for me and for other people in this situation. Where to start, what to apply for, what's available, etc.

 

[JockNerd]

For everyone intending to cross the border southward, PhD or PsyD, you need to provide some evidence of financial support when applying. Prior to applying you'll probably need to fill out a form saying that you have access to x amount of money (usually, the cost of tuition+living expenses for one year). That's a governmental/immigration thing, and you need to do it if you're in a funded program or not.

I have an acquaintance from Canada who's doing her PsyD in the States. I can send off an e-mail asking her about the process, but from what I do know it was quite painful. I'm not sure if you mean an unfunded PsyD or not, but for unfunded programs the amount of money makes getting loans for international studies exceptionally difficult.

 

[RayneeDeigh]

I'm a Canadian student applying to Psy.D. programs in the States, and I'm a little overwhelmed with the whole financial aid aspect of this process. I would love it if anyone would post info/advice for me and for other people in this situation. Where to start, what to apply for, what's available, etc.

I'm in a Canadian program but applied to tons of US ones (though they were PhD). It was definitely a painful process. I had to make an appointment at my bank, bring my dad along, get approved for a loan, prove how much money I had in my account, fill out the school's required form, and pray that I had enough money.

I know people who have had to re-mortgage houses, people in their 30s who have had to get their parents to sign an affidavit of support, etc. It's a long and arduous process unless you're quite rich. The best place to start is by printing off the schools' forms, heading down to your bank, and figuring out exactly how much money you currently can access.

I have an acquaintance from Canada who's doing her PsyD in the States.

Haha, acquaintance.

 

[psyc353]

Hey All,

A little confused. I applied to Columbia-TC and there was no proof of financial resources or anything. Does this come after you get in? When does this happen in the process?

Any advice would be really really helpful!

Thanks!

 

[JockNerd]

Hey All,

A little confused. I applied to Columbia-TC and there was no proof of financial resources or anything. Does this come after you get in? When does this happen in the process?

Any advice would be really really helpful!

Thanks,
Nina

Yeah, IU didn't ask me either. A few programs don't ask, for some reason. However, in some programs it's also just VERY hard to find the form.

 

[JockNerd]

I have an acquaintance from Canada who's doing her PsyD in the States. I can send off an e-mail asking her about the process, but from what I do know it was quite painful. I'm not sure if you mean an unfunded PsyD or not, but for unfunded programs the amount of money makes getting loans for international studies exceptionally difficult.

Update on that: it turns out most of the money had to come from Canadian bank loans.

 

[aubmo]

Hey All,

A little confused. I applied to Columbia-TC and there was no proof of financial resources or anything. Does this come after you get in? When does this happen in the process?

Any advice would be really really helpful!

Thanks,
Nina

I know at least some schools want the proof after you have been offered admission.