International & Undocumented Students Amy Rader Kice Dean of International Admission St. Edward’s University Scott Smiley Director of Admissions University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB)

Overview International Student Info –What you need to know Visa Types Student Visa SEVIS Basic Requirements –Enrollment –Financial Aid –Work Residency

Overview Undocumented Students –What you need to know HB 1403 (2001) SB 1528 (2005) Affidavit Requirements Residency Issues Financial Aid (TAFSA)

F-1 student Visa J-1, L-2, E-2 Requirements SEVIS Ability to work? VISA vs. VISA

Different University systems Liberal Arts Education Variety of Educational Experience-Flexible Campus support Cutting Edge Technology Opportunity for Research Why choose the U.S?

Research Your admission policies SAT/TOEFL/IELTS-Are they all needed? Passport vs. School attended Resident vs. non-resident Required documents

Be Curious and Nice Different Education Systems French Bacc, German Arbitur, International vs. National Schools Universities outside the U.S No Pre-anything! Ministry of Education

Undocumented Students HB 1403 (2001) –77 th Texas Legislature modified Texas Education Code Provided in-state residency for undocumented students Reside continuously in Texas with parent or guardian for 36-months leading up to H.S. graduation or GED Sign an affidavit that the student would apply for permanent residency as soon as legally possible.

Undocumented Students SB 1528 (2005) –79 th Texas Legislature further amended Texas Education Code Extended the 36-month pathway to all U.S. Citizens, Undocumented and Documented Sign an affidavit that the student would apply for permanent residency as soon as legally possible.

Undocumented Students Affidavit required upon enrollment Stipulates that Institutions are required document reminders to students each year enrolled of affidavit requirement and at graduation

Undocumented Students In Fall 2013, an estimated 24,800 “Affidavit Students” were enrolled in Texas Generating approximately $21.1M in Formula Funding

Undocumented Students Residency Requirements –Reside in Texas 36-months prior to graduation from a Texas High School or receive a GED –And for 12 months prior to the census date of the institution of higher learning in which they are enrolling –Sign an affidavit that they plan to apply for permanent residency once eligible to do so –Undocumented and certain visa holders, including F-1 (Student) and H1-B (Work) visa holders meeting these stipulations.

Undocumented Students Financial Aid –Students can use the TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) –Used to calculate the EFC using the Federal Methodology –Determines Need

Undocumented Students Other Financial Aid –State Supported Grant Aid –State Authorized Loan Aid (College Access Loan) –Institutional/Other Financial Aid (Merit Aid, Institutional Discounts offered to residents) Key Issue – Even with this aid, a gap in tuition/fees may still exist depending on the institution.

Undocumented Students Handout titled, “Overview: Eligibility for In- state Tuition and State Financial Aid Programs” –Good overview of the undocumented student requirements. Be aware of which office tracks the affidavit and make yourself aware of other resources at your institution for undocumented students (primary offices, contacts for this population)

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