If you are interested in studying in the United States, you may have thought about using a consulting service to help you through this process. Depending on where you live, sometimes these services include a recruiter, broker or agent who charges fees or receives a commission for tasks like helping you obtain a student visa or find housing.

Remember that you can find free information on how to apply for a visa on the Department of State’s website. Also, you can visit our Commission-Based Recruiter resource page to learn about your rights and responsibilities as well as the problems you could have.