[NewIntlStudents] more frequently asked questions from A&M-Commerce

[New International Students]

Below are more frequently asked questions we receive from our new
international students.  Please read over the information very
carefully:

 

*         What will be the cost of my courses for the spring semester?
New international students will often contact the International Student
Services office (ISSO) prior to their first semester to inquire about
the specific amount of their tuition and fees.  The exact amount of the
tuition and fees for a student cannot be known until the student has
registered for courses and new international students cannot register
for courses until completing check-in with an international advisor and
attending the mandatory orientation.  The ISSO can only advise students
that the estimated cost for tuition and fees for one year is $17,500.00
USD but this amount may vary depending on academic program and/or
housing.  We cannot provide the specific amount you will owe each
semester.   For more information specific to tuition and fees or if you
have any questions or concerns you may visit
http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/bursar/default.aspx
<http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/bursar/default.asp
x> . 

 

*         What are my payment options for my tuition and fees?  The
Bursar's office is our financial services office on campus and students
may set-up a payment plan to spread out the payment of their tuition and
fees each semester.  The Bursar's office website also has a tuition and
fee payment scale so students may have an idea of what they should
expect to pay for their tuition and fees.  For more information specific
to tuition and fees or if you have any questions or concerns you may
visit
http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/bursar/default.aspx
<http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/bursar/default.asp
x> .   For information regarding wire transfers please contact
sarah_baker at tamu-commerce.edu.  

 

*         What if my passport, visa, and I-20 names do not match?  Will
there be any issues?  Many of you have already been issued an F-1 visa
to enter the U.S. for your academic program.  Please review your visa
and passport to ensure that all the information is correct and that your
GIVEN NAME and SURNAME match exactly on both documents.  Any differences
with any of your immigration documents- passport, visa, I-20, and the
I-94- that is issued when you enter the U.S. may jeopardize your
eligibility for a driver's license, Texas state ID card, or social
security card if you find eligible employment.  Any incorrect
information on your VISA CANNOT be changed once you enter the U.S.

 

*         When can I register for classes?  International students will
not be eligible to register for classes until they complete their
check-in with an international advisor and attend all sessions of
international student orientation.  Undergraduate students (ONLY) must
also attend the undergraduate student orientation.  Students who arrive
late on the day of orientation or arrive later than January 13th will be
delayed in their eligibility to register for classes.    

 

*         Who do I contact regarding my degree plan and knowing what
classes I need to register for this fall semester?  

 

Undergraduate international students (ONLY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS) will
be required to attend international student orientation and regular
undergraduate orientation.  You may visit
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/orientation/ for more information.
Advisors at the undergraduate orientation will assist you with course
registration.  Computer Science majors will be required to take a brief
quiz with the Computer Science Department in the Journalism building
before registering for courses.  You may contact the Computer Science
department at 903-886-5409 or email Daniel_Creider at tamu-commerce.edu or
Sang_Suh at tamu-commerce.edu.  College of Business & Technology majors may
contact the CBT Advising Center at 1-866-622-3899, 903-468-3197, or
email cbt at tamu-commerce.edu with any questions and to receive your
degree plan.  Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, etc...) and all
other majors may go to their specific academic department to meet with
their academic advisor for their degree plan.  For a list of academic
departments please go to
http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/azPrograms/default.aspx.  

 

*         Do I need to purchase medical/repatriation insurance prior to
my arrival in Commerce or once I arrive in Commerce?  DO NOT PURCHASE
MEDICAL/REPATRIATION INSURANCE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SPRING
SEMESTER.  International students are still required to have medical and
repatriation insurance for every registered semester and all
international students will be automatically enrolled in the A&M System
insurance plan with few exceptions.  The ISSO will take care of
enrolling students in the program and NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WILL NO
LONGER HAVE TO PURCHASE THEIR INSURANCE WITH A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ONCE
THEY ARRIVE.  One important note:  Payment of the estimated $274
semester insurance premium must be made by the 20th class day (February
14th).

 

 

 

 

John Mark Jones, Director

International Student Services

Texas A&M University-Commerce

PO Box 3011

Commerce TX 75429

(P) 903-886-5097

(F) 903-468-3200

 

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