Study in the United States for Moroccan students

The education system in the United States

Unlike the Moroccan and French education systems, education in the United States allows students to choose the major and minor subjects they want to study from high school onwards. Moreover, once they have obtained their high school diploma, students face fee-paying university education, which explains the use of merit scholarships; you can conclude that higher education in the United States is a major investment for American and international students alike.

In the United States, grades are letters rather than numbers, ranging from A to F.

• A: Very good
• B: Good
• C: Average
• D: Insufficient
• E (or F): Fail

Cost and funding of studies in the United States

You should budget a minimum of 150,000 MAD per year for tuition fees alone.

Visa

Once you have been admitted to your chosen institution, you will receive the DS-2019, which allows you to apply for the visa. You will be called to the consulate for a visa interview. At this stage, you must show that you do not intend to live permanently in the United States and that you are attached to your home country.

If the interview goes well, you will receive your student visa, valid for the entire length of the programme plus 60 extra days to visit the country.

Note: visa procedures should be started 3 months in advance.

Student jobs

It is possible to work in the United States while studying. If you are enrolled in a full-time programme, you can work on campus (library, cafeteria…).

Note: your visa only allows you to work 20 hours per week.