Colleges, universities seek to increase foreign student enrollment
As enrollment increases for online classes offered by local colleges and universities, some students in foreign countries are taking advantage of the chance to garner an American education without leaving home; others find that relaxed visa regulations are making it easier for them to come to Michigan. Either way, schools hope to cash in on the trend.
According to excerpts from the story:
Colleges and universities are leveraging technology and taking other measures to enroll foreign students, aiming to boost tuition revenue and add diversity.
Western Michigan University this year hired a specialist in visa and immigration matters, and many institutions find a place for foreign students in online courses, allowing them to earn credits and even graduate without setting foot in the United States.
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