F-1 students planning of studying at A&M-Commerce or currently studying at A&M-Commerce may invite their dependent(s) to the U.S. during their studies as an F-2 dependent. A dependent is defined as the spouse and/or unmarried child (under the age of 21) on the F-1 student.
If you have applied to A&M-Commerce be sure to notify the ISSS if you will have any F-2 dependents with you during your studies at A&M-Commerce. Students holding an F-1 visa who want to bring their dependent(s) to the U.S. will need to provide the following documentation to the ISSS:
Effective May 29, 2015, the Student Exchange Visitor Program will allow F-2 dependents to enroll part-time in courses even if the course of study done part-time leads to or counts toward a degree.
A Texas driver's license is not only a document demonstrating authorization to drive but it is also a nationally accepted form of identification that can be used to prove your identity. The Texas State ID is only used as an identification card. For more information about applying for a driver's license or state ID go to Driver's License/State ID.
International students are required to provide proof of funding for the estimated expenses for at least one year of study at A&M-Commerce prior to admission to the university. Students are also required to provide this proof of funding when they apply for their student visa.The cost to study at a university in the U.S. is high and international students at A&M-Commerce will automatically pay the out-of state tuition rate unless they have been awarded a $1000 competitive scholarship or been awarded a full-time graduate assistantship. Below are some resources and scholarships. Students may also visit their Academic Department to review if there are any available scholarships.
All international students are required to have the Texas A&M University System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP). For more information go to Health Insurance and Services.
Living in on-campus housing comes with many benefits and freedoms. As with other liberties, these freedoms come with responsibilities. You will be asked to respect the privacy of your fellow residents, to encourage practices that create and support a learning environment, and to do your part to promote a safe and secure community.
Students who live on campus are encouraged to become more involved in different groups, activities, and events. Students who live on campus also have easier access to many on-campus facilities and services, are able to experience "American culture" and "American college life," and are able to become more familiar with American living and communicating in English. For more information visit Residential Living and Learning.
Students may choose to live off campus in one of the apartment complexes or rental properties in Commerce or the surrounding area. Students who live off campus will need to consider the following:
International students may only apply for a social security number once they have been offered employment. For more information go to Employment.
For more information about traveling outside the U.S. or renewing your visa go to Travel Resources.
For more information about reinstating your F-1 go to F-1 Reinstatement.