Foreign students boost regional economy

Published



Spending by foreign students in the District, Maryland and Virginia during the 2009-10 academic year combined for more than $1 billion, according to a new report by the NAFSA Association of International Educators.

Nationwide, spending last year — which included tuition and fees — totaled nearly $19 billion. The report accounts for financial help U.S. universities grant foreign students.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.