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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>There are two types of
on-campus employment that international students are eligible for</span></b>-
student worker (not work study) and graduate assistantships. Current
student worker positions available this fall are listed at<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/studentEmployment/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/studentEmployment/default.aspx</a><b><span
style='color:red'>. <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>International
students are not eligible for <u>work-study</u> student worker positions</span></span></b>.
Graduate assistantships are highly competitive as they provide a larger
semester salary and may include the in-state tuition waiver. Current
available assistantships may be found at <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/graduateSchool/funding/assistantships/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/graduateSchool/funding/assistantships/default.aspx</a>.
<b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>There are a
very limited number of on-campus positions and there is no guarantee you will
find a position or be awarded a scholarship during your academic program at
A&M-Commerce</span></b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:
yellow'>. <b>All international students need to be prepared to fund their
studies through the funds provided at the time of application to the university
and for your visa or through private sponsor or personal funds.</b></span><b><span
style='color:red'> </span></b><span style='color:red'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Some international
students chose to live on-campus</span></b> so they may be in close proximity
to their classes, library, and social events. Others chose to live
off-campus or in the general Dallas/Fort Worth area. Some questions you
need to consider when choosing housing are will you have reliable
transportation, do you have specific dietary needs, class availability, and how
involved you want to be involved with campus life. It is possible for
international students to take courses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area but due to
USCIS requirements for the number of semester credit hours international
students have to enroll in, it may be necessary to have to come to the main
campus for courses at some time during your academic program. One
important note, Residence Life works very hard to accommodate our international
students and our on-campus food provider is making a concerted effort this fall
to provide more food options for our international students that includes a
larger vegetarian option. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:
yellow'>STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO LIVE ON-CAMPUS WILL HAVE A MENINGITIS VACCINATION
REQUIREMENT. PLEASE CONTACT RESIDENCE LIFE AT 903-886-5797 OR EMAIL <a
href="mailto:RESIDENCELIFE@TAMU-COMMERCE.EDU">RESIDENCELIFE@TAMU-COMMERCE.EDU</a>
FOR MORE INFORMATION.</span><span style='color:red'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For on-campus housing information please visit<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/housing/prospectiveStudents/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/housing/prospectiveStudents/default.aspx</a>.
For information on off-campus housing please visit our website at<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Unfortunately
the university does not provide any temporary housing accommodations for
students prior to the start of the semester. Please visit<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp</a><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span>for a list of local hotels or
temporary housing options.</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3011<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Commerce TX 75429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(P) 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p>
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