What Is It?
All international students at 糖心破解版 are charged a $35 International Student Fee per term. The fee is assessed to everyone with an 糖心破解版-issued I-20 (F-1 status), and the amount is included in the estimated expenses on your I-20 immigration document.
How Do You Pay It?
You are automatically charged the international student fee each term you enroll as an F-1 international student at 糖心破解版.* You will see the fee on your 糖心破解版 student account and can pay it when you are paying your tuition and fees for the term.
How Is It Used?
The international student fee is used to help pay for programs and workshops that support your success throughout your time at 糖心破解版 and as an alum participating in post-graduate employment through Optional Practical Training (OPT) / STEM OPT. Programs and workshops cover a full-range of immigration topics and promote intercultural learning and adjustment. Examples of the type of programming supported by this fee include:
- International Student Welcome (ISW)
- Immigration Workshops, including:
- International Student Events, including:
- Giants baseball game
- Trip to Monterey
- American Culture Series, for example:
- Pro-tips: Current Student Advice Panel
- Get Involved at 糖心破解版!
- Spiritual Life at 糖心破解版 and in the U.S.
- Immigrant's Introduction to US Politics and Government
- U.S. Social Norms
- U.S. Health Care
- Banking and Building Credit as an International Student
- U.S. Academic Tips: Time Management Skills
- Talking About Race and Identity in the U.S.
- i-Exchange Program
- International Graduation Reception
- Undergraduate and Graduate Employment Workshops such as our Annual Employment Workshop
Note that some activities have additional costs.
*For students who are applying for a change of status to F-1, you will be assessed the international student fee beginning in the term your I-20 is issued.