International Student Services Presents: Graduate Advisor Workshop Presenter: Amanda Brinlee Senior International Student Advisor
We will discuss: International Students Health Insurance ISSIS and other IT projects Academic Process and Immigration Status Sponsored Students
International Students Texas A&M University has defined an “international student” to be anyone who is not a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.
Health Insurance • All international students required to maintain health insurance while enrolled at Texas A&M University • Dependents of students on J1 visas are required to maintain health insurance • Students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the TAMU System approved student health insurance plan unless they apply for and are granted a waiver. • Waivers granted only for employer-provided group coverage or sponsor-required coverage if it meets the requirements. • Students can email questions about health insurance to healthinsurance@tamu.edu.
Health Insurance • Changes for 2014 – Cost for International Students increasing. • https://www.academichealthplans.com/tamu/20 13-2014/ – Waivers given for one year
ISSIS • International Student Services Information System – On-line system for students to submit applications to ISS – Academic Advisors & Graduate Advisors will complete ISS forms on-line – Department Reviewer
Additional IT Projects • New Website • Online Orientation Updated • Paperless office
Processes and Immigration Status • OGAPS – Change of Major or Degree Level – CPT/OPT • Receiving Financial Aid or Scholarships • Hiring an International Student
Sponsored Students • Who is considered a sponsored student? • What does this mean for the student? • What does this mean for the academic department?
ISS Programs • On-line Orientation – Anytime • Check- In – Early Check-In: July 21 st – August 15th – Regular Check-In: August 19th to August 21st • International Student Conference – August 28th • Welcome Party – August 26th • Workshops for students or deparments • Dinner in a US Home
Contact Information • Amanda Brinlee – 458-0761 – abrinlee@tamu.edu • Samantha Clement – 845-6309 – sclement@tamu.edu
Questions? ISS would like to thank you for participating in this workshop.
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