Studying in the USA

General Information

In 2004, more than 4,800 Jamaican students studied at colleges and universities in the United States. The Information Resource Center (IRC) offers an educational advising service to guidance counselors at schools and universities throughout Jamaica, to help them to better understand the steps for seeking admission, student visas and  financial aid. The IRC also has information on a variety of standardized tests (e.g., TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT) that may be required for admission. The Office of Public Affairs also organizes an annual International College Fair each autumn for Jamaican students wishing to study in the United States.

Students may wish to visit the following Internet sites for information:

US Embassy 
http://usembassy.state.gov\kingston

Education USA
http://educationusa.state.gov/

College Board Online
http://www.collegeboard.com

Educational Testing Service Online
http://www.ets.org

Universities and Colleges
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

Financial Aid http://www.edupass.org 

For more information on the US Embassy's educational advising services, or to request an educational advisor to visit  your school, please contact the IRC at (876) 935-6016 or by e-mail at opakgn@state.gov.

The Information Resource Center (IRC) in the OPA has reference materials in paper and electronic format to assist in identifying appropriate college and graduate programs and learning the entrance requirements. It also arranges for the student to take required examinations such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Please call 1-876-935-6053/4 for further information.  The Information Resource Center (IRC) in the OPA has reference materials in paper and electronic format to assist in identifying appropriate college and graduate programs and learning the entrance requirements. It also arranges for the student to take required examinations such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Please call 1-876-935-6016 for further information.  

Every year the Office of Public Affairs organizes and hosts an International College Fair for Jamaican students wishing to study in the U.S.  Over 40 colleges and universities participate in this fair.