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International Student Services
Presents:
Graduate Advisor Workshop
Presenter: Amanda Brinlee Senior International Student Advisor
International Student Services Presents: Graduate Advisor Workshop - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
International Student Services Presents: Graduate Advisor Workshop - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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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.
International Students
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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.
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Health Insurance
- Changes for 2014
– Cost for International Students increasing.
- https://www.academichealthplans.com/tamu/20
13-2014/
– Waivers given for one year
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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
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Additional IT Projects
- New Website
- Online Orientation Updated
- Paperless office
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Processes and Immigration Status
- OGAPS
– Change of Major or Degree Level – CPT/OPT
- Receiving Financial Aid or Scholarships
- Hiring an International Student
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Sponsored Students
- Who is considered a sponsored
student?
- What does this mean for the student?
- What does this mean for the academic
department?
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ISS Programs
- On-line Orientation
– Anytime
- Check- In
– Early Check-In: July 21st – 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
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Contact Information
- Amanda Brinlee
– 458-0761 – abrinlee@tamu.edu
- Samantha Clement
– 845-6309 – sclement@tamu.edu
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