Learn more about studying Accounting as an international student.
What Alma College says about their program:
Accountants are financial architects who use their skills to steward resources and empower individuals, organizations and businesses to thrive. As an accounting major, you’ll learn to: Track and analyze financial information; prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with regulations. Guide organizational decision-making through budgeting and cost analysis. Understand the fundamentals of tax accounting, auditing and business law.
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A competitive full-tuition scholarship for admitted students (including international students) with a 3.80+ GPA. Up to 15 full-tuition awards are available per year. Applicants must apply by December 16 and selected candidates are invited to an in-person interview (held January 31) to compete for the award. It is part of Alma College's international merit scholarship offerings and is open to international undergraduate applicants alongside domestic students.
A renewable scholarship of $1,500 per year (with Distinguished recognition awards of $2,000 or more) for students submitting a portfolio of artwork (an intention letter and up to 12 labeled images of original work) in art and design. This award is included among Alma College's international student scholarship opportunities and is open to international undergraduate applicants who submit a qualifying portfolio.
A renewable award of $1,000 per year for admitted students who reside outside the state of Michigan. Because international students by definition reside outside Michigan, this award is available to international undergraduate students as part of Alma's published international scholarship offerings.
Alma College automatically awards merit-based scholarships to admitted international students holding U.S. visas or other non-immigrant status, with no separate application required. Awards are tiered by high school GPA converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale: Presidential (3.80+ GPA) receives $36,000/year, Trustee (3.60-3.79 GPA) receives $34,000/year, Dean (3.30-3.59 GPA) receives $32,000/year, Tartan (3.00-3.29 GPA) receives $30,000/year, and Alma (below 3.00 GPA) receives $28,000/year. Awards are renewable annually. This scholarship is explicitly open to international undergraduate students as part of Alma's International Merit Scholarship program.
A renewable scholarship of $1,500 per year (with Distinguished recognition awards of $2,000 or more) for students who audition in music, theatre, or dance, regardless of intended major. This scholarship is listed among Alma College's international student scholarship offerings and is open to international undergraduates who complete the required audition process.
A campus-visit scholarship worth $3,000 per year, renewable up to $12,000 over four years, awarded to admitted students who visit Alma College's campus. Alma College explicitly extends this to international students by allowing a virtual visit in place of an in-person visit to qualify for the same award, making it accessible to international undergraduate applicants who cannot travel to campus.
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| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.