Studying Abroad
Indian students to the UK start getting priority and super priority visas
Under the Priority Visa service, the UK government decides on the student's visa application within five days. Under the Super Priority service, it is granted by the end of next working day
 "Indian students to the UK start getting priority and super priority visas")
Tackle higher cost of foreign education with diligent planning: Experts
When deciding on a college and country, estimate the entire cost and not just the tuition fee and accommodation
 "Tackle higher cost of foreign education with diligent planning: Experts")
With rupee at 80, how to tackle cost of studying and travelling abroad
Education consultants advise parents to prepare for at least 2% annual increase in costs for children abroad
 "With rupee at 80, how to tackle cost of studying and travelling abroad")
1 in 5 students prefer new destinations like Ireland, Turkey, Spain: Study
Western Union's study on overseas education shows over 50% students prefer specialised courses over varsity reputation
 "1 in 5 students prefer new destinations like Ireland, Turkey, Spain: Study")
Studying abroad? How to choose the right lender type for an education loan
There are several other factors to consider apart from the interest rate, such as moratorium, collateral and quantum of assistance
 "Studying abroad? How to choose the right lender type for an education loan")
Want to send your child abroad for studies? Tips for financial planning
Listen to the podcast to know more about financial planning for child's foreign education
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The Great American Dream is likely to take further beating: Viral Doshi
Doshi, India's go-to person for students aspiring to study in America's Ivy League schools, speaks to Anjuli Bhargava on his advice to students
 "The Great American Dream is likely to take further beating: Viral Doshi")
Coronavirus impact: GMAT exams to be held online from April 20
The GMAT test is conducted at over 650 test centres in 114 countries
 "Coronavirus impact: GMAT exams to be held online from April 20")
As coronavirus shatters dreams of studying abroad, students look for plan B
According to Study Abroad counsellors, the situation looks grim and might affect long term plans for many.
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Coronavirus impacts overseas undergrad plans, PG courses remain unaffected
Among undergraduate programs, overseas applicants are also mulling change of destinations from Asian, European and American colleges to relatively lesser impacted regions
 "Coronavirus impacts overseas undergrad plans, PG courses remain unaffected")
Tax collection at source on LRS to hit education abroad
The TCS is imposed on all LRS transactions above Rs 7 lakh including travel overseas
 "Tax collection at source on LRS to hit education abroad")
Top-up loans can help finance your studies abroad, but may not come cheap
Apart from the higher interest rate, they may also require you to offer additional collateral
 "Top-up loans can help finance your studies abroad, but may not come cheap")
Studying abroad? Buy adequate travel cover
Often, this mandatory requirement gets the least attention as buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease
 "Studying abroad? Buy adequate travel cover")
