US
Global Admissions country hub
Study in United States
Large program variety • Research universities • Career and internship ecosystems
Planning overview
Application planning checklist
Governed country guidance
What to plan for
Each section is version-controlled and can be suspended without changing unrelated admissions content.
application
Build a source-verified United States application plan
Organize research, eligibility evidence, program choices, funding, application milestones, and immigration preparation for United States around current official sources.
Read guidance
Start with the official education and program-search authorities, then verify each institution and program directly. Record the exact requirement, fee, deadline, and source version used for every major decision. Treat visa, financial-evidence, work-right, and post-study information as time-sensitive. Efibb planning guidance is not an admission or immigration guarantee.
Eligibility and evidence
Published planning requirements
| Requirement | Type | Evidence | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify current United States requirements before submission Confirm current academic, language, financial, identity, application, and immigration requirements with the relevant official authority and the receiving institution before paying or submitting. | application | Save the official HTTPS source, review date, requirement version or page date, and any institution-specific confirmation. | Yes |
Versioned source registry
Official sources for United States
educationcurrent
EducationUSA: Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study
Official framework covering research, financing, applications, visas, and departure preparation.
U.S. Department of State / EducationUSA • reviewed 2026-08-01 • version 1Open official sourceprogram-searchcurrent
EducationUSA: Research Your Options
Official guidance for identifying accredited institutions and finding an academic, financial, and personal fit.
U.S. Department of State / EducationUSA • reviewed 2026-08-01 • version 1Open official sourcevisacurrent
Study in the States School Search
Official search surface for schools certified to enroll F and M international students.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security • reviewed 2026-08-01 • version 1Open official sourceOfficial program discovery
U.S. Department of State / EducationUSA
EducationUSA: Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study
Official framework covering research, financing, applications, visas, and departure preparation.
Search official directoryU.S. Department of State / EducationUSA
EducationUSA: Research Your Options
Official guidance for identifying accredited institutions and finding an academic, financial, and personal fit.
Search official directoryScholarship tracking
Efibb Global Opportunity Scholarship
Demonstrated need, preparation progress, and community contribution.
Variable supportInstitutional Merit Scholarship Tracker
Match and verify directly with each institution.
Varies by institutionApplication resources
application-plan
Global application plan
A reusable, source-aware plan for researching programs, verifying eligibility, preparing documents, submitting applications, comparing offers, and preparing for arrival.
6 managed checklist items • version 1.0document-checklist
Study-abroad document checklist
A configurable checklist for collecting, verifying, translating, and safely storing application evidence without assuming that every item applies to every applicant.
5 managed checklist items • version 1.0budget-plan
International study budget plan
A complete planning template for comparing realistic annual and one-time costs across offers and currencies.
5 managed checklist items • version 1.0interview-prep
Admissions and credibility interview preparation
A preparation framework for answering truthfully and consistently about academic goals, program fit, funding, prior experience, and post-study plans.
4 managed checklist items • version 1.0