EducationUSA Turkmenistan is part of the U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA network. Beginning April 1, 2026, advising services are delivered fully online, including individual and group advising, application and essay support, scholarship guidance, and webinars. Cohort programs continue in a cross-regional format, including the Competitive College Club (CCC) for undergraduate advising and the Graduate Student Advising Program (GSAp). As part of the EducationUSA network in Eurasia and Central Asia, administered by American Councils for International Education, advisers provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information on U.S. higher education opportunities.
EducationUSA at American Corner Mary
Services
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
Test Preparation Materials
Audience: International Students
One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Drop-In Advising
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
DVDs/ Videos
Audience: International Students
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Events
Financial Aid
Special Programs
Undergraduate Cohort Advising (UCA)
Description: UCA is a joint program of EducationUSA and Prep4Success. It assists high school students (10th and 11th graders) who want to become strong applicants to the U.S. colleges and universities. Partakers meet year-round and participate in various activities and sessions such as: book reading and listening study groups, cross-cultural exchange presentations, standardized test preparation, college search activities and admission process workshops. Successful completion of the program makes the students eligible to apply for Top-Up Scholarship, which can be used during the first 2 years of higher education in the U.S.
Eligibility Requirements: High school students of the 10th and 11th grades.
Opportunity Grant
Description: Completing Undergraduate Cohort Advising (UCA) program at Mary EducationUSA center grants successful and outstanding students with Opportunity Grant eligibility. Students who have worked closely with the EducationUSA Adviser, applying to accredited U.S. institutions and having solid, complete plans for a 4-year undergraduate degree program, with demonstrated financial needs, can become strong applicants for an Opportunity Grant. Opportunity Grant is offered within two different phases:
• Phase I – Covers standardized test, college application fees, Translation of documents etc.
• Phase II – Covers Visa and SEVIS fee, plane ticket to the U.S., one-time settling-in allowance.
Program Highlights
Information Sessions on U.S. Higher Education, Professional Development Workshops, Undergraduate Cohort Advising (UCA) Sessions/Workshops
Description: EducationUSA Adviser at Mary American Corner organizes two to five Undergraduate Cohort Advising (UCA) Sessions/workshops a month, at least two Information Sessions on U.S. Higher Education and monthly Professional Development workshop covering various topics such as resume writing, cover letter, email writing etc.
Virtual Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00-18:00
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 10:00-18:00
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: Closed