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International Student Resources – Current Students

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This page provides some of the resources you need as you pursue your education at A&M-Commerce. If you have questions, please reach out by email or phone at 903.886.5097.

International Student Resource Guide

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F-1 students who are planning to study at A&M-Commerce or are currently studying at A&M-Commerce may invite their F-2 dependent(s) to the U.S. during their studies.

  • An F-2 dependent is defined as the dependent spouse and/or unmarried child (under the age of 21) of the F-1 student.

If you have applied to A&M-Commerce, be sure to notify International Student and Scholar Services (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 ISSS:

  • Copy of passport for each dependent
  • Country of birth, country of citizenship, country of residence, date of birth, city of birth, and relationship for each dependent
  • Updated financial support

If the current financial information on record with ISSS is more than one year old, the F-1 student will need to provide updated financial support to show funding for at least one year of study ($26,000 graduate, $28,000 undergraduate). The F-1 student will also need to show an additional $3,000 per dependent. The following documents are required:

  • Completed ISSS Statement of Finances and Sponsor Statement
  • Copy of marriage license (translation to English required) if inviting spouse

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. 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.

As an international student, you must have a current F-1 visa. The resources below provide you with information and resources on F-1 visa status.

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 proof of funding when they apply for their student visas.

International students at A&M-Commerce will automatically pay the out-of-state tuition rate unless they have been awarded a $1,000 competitive scholarship or a full-time graduate assistantship.

Below are some resources and scholarships. Students may also visit their respective academic departments to view available scholarships.

All international students are required to enroll in The Texas A&M University System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP). For more information, visit Health Insurance and Services.

Living on campus 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 do your part to promote a safe and secure community.

Students who live on campus are encouraged to get involved on campus with groups, activities and events.

Students who live on campus also have easier access to many on-campus facilities and services and have opportunities to experience American culture and English communication.

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 community. Students who live off campus will need to consider the following:

  • You will need reliable transportation to campus.
  • Rental contracts or agreements may be difficult.
  • There may be extra expenses when living off campus, including utilities (gas, electricity, water).
  • Landlord policies and local/state laws are restrictive and what may be permissible in your country may not allowed.

Off-campus Housing Video

Rental Procedures Guidance

Questions to Ask Before Renting

Rental Terms

International students may only apply for a social security number after they have been offered employment. For more information, visit the Social Security Administration website.

For more information about traveling outside the U.S. or renewing your visa and passport, visit the following resources.

For more information about reinstating your F-1, go to F-1 Reinstatement.

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  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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