Find your people
before you find your university.
A free community of American parents and students navigating affordable, English-taught degrees in Europe — real questions, real answers, real families a few steps ahead of you.
4.9/5 average member rating
trusted by 10,000+ families
A guided path to an affordable degree abroad.
Beyond The States has helped American students since 2015 find, apply to, and afford accredited, English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs across Europe — no foreign language required, often with little to no tuition.
Unbelievable Savings
Tuition rates are fixed and low. Many top countries (like Germany or Norway) offer tuition completely free, even for Americans.
Graduate in 3 Years
European bachelor’s degrees skip the general ed requirements. Students dive straight into their major and finish a year faster than they would in the US.
Global Citizens
Classes are taught in English alongside students from around the world, so your kid graduates fluent in independence and with a resume that actually stands out.
Holistic Transitions
Admissions come down to grades and criteria, not the SAT grind, essay-writing contests, or a scramble for the “right” recommendation letters.
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No cost, no catch — just families helping families figure out college abroad.
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Tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re most interested in — bachelor’s, master’s, gap year, and more.
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Everything you’ll find in the group.
No cost, no catch — just families helping families figure out college abroad.
Real Family Stories
Hear directly from parents and students currently applying to, or enrolled in, English-taught programs.
Live Advisor Q&A
Get your admissions, visa, and tuition questions answered live by the Beyond The States team.
Early Resource Access
Be first to know about new guides, scholarships, webinars, and college tours.
Always Free
No membership fee, no upsells to join — just a genuinely helpful community.
25+ Countries Covered
Members are exploring programs across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and beyond.
No Pressure, No Spam
This is a support community first — not a sales funnel. Ask, learn, and join in at your own pace.
The cost difference, side by side.
Average figures shared by the community for comparison — actual costs vary by school, country, and program.
🇺🇸 Typical US Private College
Avg. annual tuition
$38,000+
4-year total (tuition only)
$150,000+
Avg. student loan debt at graduation
$38,000+
Programs Taught in English
🇪🇺 English-Taught EU University
Avg. annual tuition
$0 – $8,000
3-year total (tuition only)
$0 – $32,000
Avg. student loan debt at graduation
Often $0
Programs Taught in English
What families are saying.
No cost, no catch — just families helping families figure out college abroad.
“Left my ❤️ in Europe this morning. He’s all settled in, been through orientation, starts class tomorrow. Made a few friends already, and has even learned to navigate around town on his bike like a proper Dutchie. HaHa. We cannot thank you enough Jenn Viemont and the many friends here in the BTS community. What an experience these kids are getting! Now to figure out my next chapter….which will surely involve racking up the SkyMiles! 🥰❤️”
Lisa Seagraves Ward
Group Member
“We’ve been in NL the last two weeks traveling around and getting my son settled in. The wild ride of all the paperwork and hoop jumping has mostly come to an end, and now he’s got a bike, a working SIM card, a BSN number, a way to access money, and a visa ready to be picked up. Whew!
Thank you so much to this group for all the wonderful, helpful, insightful, kind, and encouraging words. Nothing worth doing is easy, but this group sure takes the sting out of so much of this journey.
Sending love to all families who are saying goodbye to kids this season, whether it’s the first time or the bazillionth time! ❤️”
Jennifer Baxa
Group Member
“Barrett picked up his Chemical Engineering diploma from the University of Groningen! It’s been two years since he graduated, but the University has a big ceremony twice a year. I couldn’t go because my passport wasn’t up to date, and I wasn’t able to get an appointment in time. But his dad and his aunt Susannah went with him. Barrett was fine with it (maybe even happy since I wouldn’t be taking a million photos), he mostly just wanted to see his friends anyway. The diploma was an excuse to go. Thank you Beyond the States for making it possible!”
Sarah Donan Redpath
Group Member
Common questions about the group.
Find your people
before you find your university.
A free community of American parents and students navigating affordable, English-taught degrees in Europe — real questions, real answers, real families a few steps ahead of you.
4.9/5 average member rating
trusted by 10,000+ families
A guided path to an affordable degree abroad.
Beyond The States has helped American students since 2015 find, apply to, and afford accredited, English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs across Europe — no foreign language required, often with little to no tuition.
Unbelievable Savings
Tuition rates are fixed and low. Many top countries (like Germany or Norway) offer tuition completely free, even for Americans.
Graduate in 3 Years
European bachelor’s degrees skip the general ed requirements. Students dive straight into their major and finish a year faster than they would in the US.
Global Citizens
Classes are taught in English alongside students from around the world, so your kid graduates fluent in independence and with a resume that actually stands out.
Holistic Transitions
Admissions come down to grades and criteria, not the SAT grind, essay-writing contests, or a scramble for the “right” recommendation letters.
Request your free access.
A few quick details and we’ll get your request reviewed — most members are approved within 24 hours.
Everything you’ll find in the group.
No cost, no catch — just families helping families figure out college abroad.
Real Family Stories
Hear directly from parents and students currently applying to, or enrolled in, English-taught programs.
Live Advisor Q&A
Get your admissions, visa, and tuition questions answered live by the Beyond The States team.
Early Resource Access
Be first to know about new guides, scholarships, webinars, and college tours.
Always Free
No membership fee, no upsells to join — just a genuinely helpful community.
25+ Countries Covered
Members are exploring programs across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and beyond.
No Pressure, No Spam
This is a support community first — not a sales funnel. Ask, learn, and join in at your own pace.
The cost difference, side by side.
Average figures shared by the community for comparison — actual costs vary by school, country, and program.
🇺🇸 Typical US Private College
Avg. annual tuition
$38,000+
4-year total (tuition only)
$150,000+
Avg. student loan debt at graduation
$38,000+
Programs Taught in English
🇪🇺 English-Taught EU University
Avg. annual tuition
$0 – $8,000
4-year total (tuition only)
$0 – $32,000
Avg. student loan debt at graduation
Often $0
Programs Taught in English
What families are saying.
No cost, no catch — just families helping families figure out college abroad.
“Left my ❤️ in Europe this morning. He’s all settled in, been through orientation, starts class tomorrow. Made a few friends already, and has even learned to navigate around town on his bike like a proper Dutchie. HaHa. We cannot thank you enough Jenn Viemont and the many friends here in the BTS community. What an experience these kids are getting! Now to figure out my next chapter….which will surely involve racking up the SkyMiles! 🥰❤️”
Lisa Seagraves Ward
Group Member
“We’ve been in NL the last two weeks traveling around and getting my son settled in. The wild ride of all the paperwork and hoop jumping has mostly come to an end, and now he’s got a bike, a working SIM card, a BSN number, a way to access money, and a visa ready to be picked up. Whew!
Thank you so much to this group for all the wonderful, helpful, insightful, kind, and encouraging words. Nothing worth doing is easy, but this group sure takes the sting out of so much of this journey.
Sending love to all families who are saying goodbye to kids this season, whether it’s the first time or the bazillionth time! ❤️”
Jennifer Baxa
Group Member
“Barrett picked up his Chemical Engineering diploma from the University of Groningen! It’s been two years since he graduated, but the University has a big ceremony twice a year. I couldn’t go because my passport wasn’t up to date, and I wasn’t able to get an appointment in time. But his dad and his aunt Susannah went with him. Barrett was fine with it (maybe even happy since I wouldn’t be taking a million photos), he mostly just wanted to see his friends anyway. The diploma was an excuse to go. Thank you Beyond the States for making it possible!”
Sarah Donan Redpath
Group Member
Common questions about the group.
