International Enrollment Management

Admission and Placement of International Students and Scholars

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

English as a Second Language Program Administration

Preparing International Student and Scholars for Study in the United States

Recruiting International Students and Scholars

Summary of U.S. Education

An accredited institution of higher education has been reviewed by one of the eight regional accreditation entities in the United States. The review is an exhaustive process that ensures academic integrity and quality.

Chair, International Enrollment Management (IEM) Knowledge Community

The chair leads the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community (IEM KC)

DOS Extends Initial F and M Visa Issuance Window to 120 Days

February 9, 2006 DOS cable instructs consular posts that persons applying for initial-entry F-1, F-2, M-1, and M-2 visas may be issued these visas up to 120 days before the program start date as listed on their I-20s. However, new F and M students can still not be admitted to the United States

INS memo on restrictions on study in B status

INS memo on restrictions on study in B statusAn April 12, 2002 INS field memo provides guidance on how the term "course of study" will be interpreted by INS for purposes of the regulatory restriction created by a rule published

INS issues rule restricting study for B visitors

INS issues rule restricting study for B visitorsThis rule prohibits a B nonimmigrant (both B 1 visitors for business and B 2 visitors for pleasure) from "enrolling in a course of study or taking other actions inconsistent with B nonimmigrant

Sampling of Statewide and Citywide Consortia

Online sites of statewide or citywide consortia for pooling resources to achieve broader exposure overseas.

Working with Agents

The topic of commission-based promotion generated the most robust and passionate discussion to date on NAFSA's Marketing and Recruiting Network within the Recruitment, Admissions and Preparation Knowledge Community.

EducationUSA Resources

Resources available from EducationUSA, including links to educational advising/information centers around the world and predeparture information.

International Students Seeking to Study in the United States

Information and resources about planning and financing your studies in the United States. Planning for your U.S. Studies If you have already been accepted to a U.S. college or university, contact the international student adviser, admissions counselor or financial aid office directly to request

Sources of Funding for Post-Secondary Study in the United States

There are various sources of financial aid available for study in the United States: Private organizations (U.S. and international), foundations, and international agencies may offer scholarships, grants, and other financial aid to students. Certain agencies of the U.S. and foreign government