Financial & Funding Advisory

The Financial & Funding Advisory service of the Metropolitan Research and Education Bureau (MREB) is designed to help students and parents make informed, realistic, and sustainable financial decisions when planning to study abroad. Recognizing that cost is a major concern for many families, MREB provides transparent guidance to ensure financial readiness before and during international studies.

MREB begins by providing tuition and cost-of-living estimations, offering applicants a clear breakdown of expected academic fees, accommodation, feeding, transportation, insurance, and other living expenses based on the chosen country, institution, and city. This enables families to understand the full financial commitment involved.

The Bureau also offers payment schedule guidance, helping students interpret tuition payment structures, installment options, and deadlines set by institutions. This support ensures that applicants can plan their payments effectively and avoid late fees or enrollment delays.

To ease the financial burden, MREB actively supports students through scholarship search and application assistance. Applicants are guided in identifying relevant scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities, as well as in preparing strong scholarship applications that meet eligibility criteria and deadlines.

In addition, MREB provides education loan advisory services, offering information on available loan options, eligibility requirements, repayment terms, and documentation needed by financial institutions to support study abroad financing.

Understanding the importance of visa compliance, MREB offers proof of funds guidance, assisting applicants in preparing acceptable financial evidence in line with embassy and immigration requirements, while ensuring accuracy and transparency.

To promote long-term financial stability, MREB also supports students with budgeting and financial planning for international studies, equipping them with practical strategies to manage expenses, prioritize needs, and maintain financial discipline while living abroad.

Through its Financial & Funding Advisory services, Metropolitan Research and Education Bureau empowers students and families to pursue international education with financial confidence, clarity, and preparedness.