Will New Visa Rules Jolt More Indians to Avoid Debt for US Degrees

August 28, 2026Extract:US universities expect the allure of the American dream, and their marketing strategies, will continue to attract students from India. In fact, in their pitches to Indian students, officials of US universities avoid mentioning that most of them will need to borrow large sums to study on their campuses.It is easy to see why US universities view India as a very fertile place to recruit students. Several Indian students, as well as their parents, mistakenly view admissions to a US university as a better income-earning alternative to a low-paying job in India. Many are willing to take on huge debt to pursue degrees at little-known US colleges, including for programs which have very low job placement rates. In fact, few Indians check on the job placement rates of a program at a US university, before enrolling. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com