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) – 77th 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) – 79th 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)

Questions/Discussion