⚛️The Opportunity & The Structural Barrier

My name is Moon Kyoung Kim, a certified CISA professional who has passed the U.S. CPA exam (not yet licensed). I have achieved a lifelong dream: admission to the STEM-designated M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT) program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering for this Fall.

✅I am facing a critical structural barrier. A major U.S. lender evaluated my profile and issued a preliminary eligibility notice for a $70,000 graduate student loan. However, this loan is strictly conditioned upon adding a creditworthy U.S.-based co-signer. As an international student from South Korea, I do not have a personal U.S. co-signer. Without this funding, my upcoming enrollment at NYU Tandon is in immediate jeopardy.

✴️Why This is an Urgent Race Against Time

To legally study in the U.S., I must secure my I-20 document for the student visa process.

✅The Deadline: I should submit acceptable financial documentation no later than the first week of June. I have less than a few weeks left to safely apply for my student visa.

Collateral Limits: I exhausted domestic options in South Korea. Due to local regulations, my current residence (owned by my parents) cannot be used as collateral for international student financing.

✴️Exploring Professional & Institutional Pathways

I have systematically explored every official and professional channel to find a viable solution:

✅NYU Consultation: I reached out to the NYU Financial Aid Team and the Office of Global Services (OGS) to inquire about institutional guarantees or emergency financial options. NYU confirmed that university policy strictly prohibits co-signing loans for individual students.

✅Professional Boards: I formally contacted a State Board of Accountancy and ISACA to explore potential institutional pathways, guarantor resources, or alternative financing partners within their professional networks.

✴️My Vision & Commitment

This degree is a pathway to creating meaningful impact through technology, innovation, and responsible leadership. Upon graduation, I plan to return to the industry as an IT Audit, Digital Transformation, or AI Transformation (AX) Consultant, leveraging my CISA certification, accounting background, and technology-focused graduate training.

I am fully committed to responsibly honoring and repaying any financial structures extended to me. I have attached my official NYU acceptance and financing eligibility notice for full transparency. If needed, I will gladly provide my professional CV privately upon request.

Please help me break through this short-term liquidity crunch. Any donation or share with your network brings me one step closer to that June deadline.

With your support, I will not only overcome this hurdle but will also dedicate my future career to giving back and joining the ranks of proud NYU alumni who truly contribute to the legacy of the Violet.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Moon Alex Kim

CISA & U.S. CPA Exam Passer

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