How to Get Financing to Pay for TOEFL

Introduction

Passing the TOEFL can be an important step for non-native speakers of English on their way to studying in the United States or Canada. A good score can mean admission to an undergraduate program, or even winning an assistantship to help cover the expenses of graduate school. The company that offers TOEFL, the Educational Testing Service, offers little assistance to those students who cannot afford the cost of the exam. There are, however, some ways to try and obtain funding. Read on to find out more.

Steps

1 Step One

Apply for the fee reduction service offered by the Educational Testing Service. This is a one time voucher that cuts the price of the TOEFL about in half. It is available to non-native speakers of English who are attending high school in the United States. Applications can be downloaded from ETS's website, and have portions that must be completed by both the student and her guidance counselor.

2 Step Two

Check with independent cultural or ethnic organizations to see if they offer vouchers. These groups offer aid to both those who live in the United States and those who are just looking to study there. Many such organizations representing different countries exist, and offer aid based on their own set of criteria. Usually, they offer a limited number to students who have the greatest need and/or have demonstrated high achievement.

3 Step Three

Inquire at your own school about fee assistance. Many institutions offer some kind of aid to those who need help applying to universities.

4 Step Four

Apply for a Fulbright scholarship. Should you be nominated, the Fulbright Commission will bear the costs of the exam.