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Free Guidebook to Help Jamaicans Navigate the Hurdles of Studying in the U.S.

Jamaican students can benefit significantly from Studying in the U.S.A. – A Guidebook for Students from Jamaica, a free guidebook specifically tailored to students from Jamaica.

Studying in the U.S.A. is the ultimate guide for Jamaican students hoping to gain an education in the United States. The guidebook offers information on a range of subjects, from finding and applying to a U.S. university to undergoing the process of obtaining a student visa. Jamaican students can go through the items in the provided checklists to ensure they carry the right paperwork throughout the process and peruse the section on cultural differences to determine how to interact with their U.S. classmates. Information on day-to-day life in the U.S., including banking and health care, are also covered in the guidebook.

Download Studying in the U.S – A Guidebook for Students from Jamaica

Year after year, thousands of Jamaicans start the life-changing journey of pursuing a U.S. education. With some of the top-rated universities in the world, the United States is a leader in education. This guidebook can assist Jamaican students as they make this important investment in their future.

How Is the Jamaican Economy Doing?

The Jamaican economy is growing only slowly, seeing a mere 0.7% growth rate in 2017. Inflation, on the other hand, clocks in at 3.9%, meaning many Jamaicans’ savings could be in danger. The country’s per-capita GDP is only $9,700 as of 2019, positioning it 145th in the world. The economy is largely service-based, with the service industry employing more than 60% of the work force. Agriculture and industry account for 16% each. About 17% of the Jamaican population struggles to eke out a living below the poverty line, with around 7.7% of the population unemployed as of 2019.

Jamaican International Students in the U.S.

More and more Jamaicans are opting to obtain a higher education degree in the United States, with the U.S. housing 2,884 students from Jamaica in 2019. Given Jamaica’s population of 2,961,167, this equates to a per-capita rate of 0.0069%.

Students from abroad studying in the U.S. jumped by 85% from 2005 to 2015, with Jamaican students also among the increase. Students from Jamaica are steadily choosing to earn their educational degree from the United States even as more educational opportunities open up in Kingston and elsewhere in Jamaica. Jamaican students can also take advantage of online learning platforms such as edX, Coursera, and Udemy, but they are nonetheless opting for an in-person education in the U.S.

The problem is that tuition costs for international students are exorbitantly high, and they have risen significantly over the years. In fact, 2021 tuition costs are more than 500% higher than those in 1987, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Especially considering the relatively high inflation rate in Jamaica, the high tuition costs complicate matters for Jamaican students looking to study in the U.S.

Tuition for international students is usually three to four times that of citizens and permanent residents. Jamaican international students can expect to shell out $22,000 to $50,000 each year, and that doesn’t include the additional expenses of housing, food, and other necessities. The best way to lower these costs is with a U.S. green card.

Jamaican Students Can Enjoy Lower Tuition with a Green Card

Obtaining a U.S. green card qualifies a Jamaican student for in-state tuition rates at many public and private U.S. universities, which can add up to savings of tens of thousands of dollars. Holding permanent resident status also allows a Jamaican student to more easily gain admission to a U.S. university, with schools preferring citizens and permanent residents over international students.

Whether they pursue a student visa or an EB-5 green card, Jamaican students can make their dreams of a U.S. education come true. The EB5AN team is here to help them enrich their futures with a degree from a U.S. university, whether they remain in the U.S. and contribute to the world’s largest economy or go back to Jamaica and help build up their home country.