CSUN University News Clippings

Foreign-student enrollments are likely to climb, but trouble may lie ahead

(July 31, 2009)

By Karin Fischer and Beth McMurtrie

Despite economic turmoil worldwide, the number of international students coming to the United States this fall is likely to show a modest increase, according to colleges contacted by The Chronicle and visa figures provided by the U.S. Department of State.

Still, some international educators said they are concerned that international enrollments could fall off in future years. They fear that shrinking budgets could reduce the amount of money for graduate-student stipends and that depleted savings could leave overseas families unable to afford American college tuition……………..

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Publication: The Chronicle of Higher Education