Be The Reason Acceptance Becomes Enrollment.
- Receiving an acceptance letter is a major milestone, but for many international students, it is only the first step.
- With your support, we can eliminate barriers preventing them from reaching campus.
- By offering visa support services, and application guidance for F-1 student visa processing.
- Global Access Preparations offers specialized coaching for visa appointments at U.S. embassies or consulates.
- Your gift transforms an acceptance letter into a successful enrollment.
Accepted. Supported. Enrolled. • Accepted. Supported. Enrolled. • Accepted. Supported. Enrolled. •
01. ACCEPTED
Admission is a hard-won victory. We celebrate the student's achievement and immediately start the work of turning that acceptance letter into a confirmed seat at their dream U.S. university. Your gift today ensures a brilliant scholar's acceptance doesn't just stay a dream on paper but becomes a real journey to campus.
02. SUPPORTED
The path to campus is often blocked by sudden logistical gaps. Navigating F-1 visas and complex documentation can be overwhelming. Ahavah Rising Stars was created to ensure this process run smoothly through expert guidance and support. Your gift ensures accomplished scholars don't have their enrollment blocked because of financial hurdles.
03. CAMPUS ENROLLMENT
One person's gift today is a scholars realization of a dream. From campus arrival to first day of classes. Your generosity ensures a scholar's acceptance letter is bridged to enrollment is finalized.
Accepted. Supported. Enrolled.
While 42.8% of International Students Earn Admission, Nearly 88% of Those Admitted Are Ultimately Unable to Enroll.
The Crisis and The Cure
National studies show that many international students who are accepted to U.S. universities even with full tuition support are ultimately unable to enroll. The reason is not academic readiness, but the high cost of non tuition expenses, including:
- Visa and immigration fees
- International travel and flights
- Housing and required enrollment deposits
India has recently seen falling international enrollments due to rising visa costs.
Asia, Africa and Latin America remain especially vulnerable, where visa costs, currency shocks, and travel costs prevent admitted students from enrolling.
These students were accomplished. They were accepted. They simply ran out of time, money, or support.
Why This Matters to All of Us
International students strengthen the United States in measurable and lasting ways. Before the pandemic, they contributed over $40 billion annually to the U.S. economy and supported hundreds of thousands of jobs.
They also:
- Power graduate programs in STEM, medicine, and research
- Sustain innovation and entrepreneurship
- Become long term contributors to U.S. communities and the workforce
When an admitted student cannot enroll, universities lose more than tuition. They lose talent, research capacity, and global connection.
The Cure: Meeting Students at the Critical Moment
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Ahavah Rising Stars Foundation, rooted in the Hebrew word Ahavah meaning love, was created for to advance educational equity and stand for immigration justice by ensuring international students have the opportunity to pursue higher education in the U.S.
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We advocate for equality, remove barriers to enrollment and empower students o thrive academically and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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Our program, not only helps students enroll but also builds awareness, encourages community engagement, and models scalable solutions for equitable access to education.
Where Your Gift Changes Everything
The most important truth is this: Many international students don’t fail to enroll because they lack merit, but because they lack last mile support.
A relatively small donation can cover comprehensive support services:
- Including application guidance: assistance with completing F-1 student visa
- Bridging a sudden currency collapse or tuition shortfall
- Global access preparation offers specialized coaching for visa appointments
- The bridge to belonging kit provides laptops, and backpacks to equip students for a smooth transition into their new academic and social environment
Research shows that targeted funding significantly increases the likelihood that admitted international students actually enroll.
For one student, your gift can mean:
- A seat in a classroom instead of an unopened acceptance letter
- A research lab instead of a lost opportunity
- A life changed through education
For more information on international enrollment trends, visit https://www.nafsa.org.
From the Letter to Life-Changing Reality: A U.S. Campus Journey
Celebrating the milestones of our international scholars: Accepted, Supported, and fully Enrolled.
Your Support Changes Lives
One Donation at a Time
How You Can Be The Bridge:
Donate Now: Impact lives instantly through our secure online gift via the Givebutter platform.
Donate Stock: Support our scholars with tax-efficient gifts. By contributing appreciated securities, you can avoid capital gains tax and maximize the reach of your generosity.
Your donation goes directly to transforming ‘You’re accepted’ into ‘America, I’m here.’
We invite you to explore these giving options by clicking a button below. Your support helps bridge the gap to enrollment for students across the globe. It strengthens classrooms, fuels innovation, and affirms a simple truth: when we lead with love, opportunity follows.
With heartfelt gratitude for your partnership,
Founder, Ahavah Rising Stars Foundation
Upcoming Fundraisers
Panera Fundraising Night
Join us for a Panera Fundraising Night to support Ahavah Rising Stars Foundation. A portion of sales will help international students bridge the gap from acceptance to enrollment.
Date & Time: March 12, 2026 – In-person 4:00–8:00 PM; Online orders all day.
Location: Woodbury – Irvine.
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