How To Pay For College Paying for College in the U.S.: Public vs. Private Universities Written by Robyn Stewarton July 26th, 2021 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn applying from abroad, international students, paying for college, public universities, In our continuing series of tips for international students interested in studying in the United States, college finance expert Robyn Stewart identifies the different types of colleges—at very different price points—that you’ll find in the U.S. Want to jumpstart your research? Be sure to check out our weekly School Spotlight Series on our blog. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on May 15th, 2025 Understanding Cosigner Release for Private Student Loans Read | Posted on April 28th, 2025 College Tax Breaks: Staying Organized for Tax Season Read | Posted on March 18th, 2025 5 Reasons to Have a Job in College
