Request Forms

• Request for Form I-20 
  

For a F1 student who needs a new I-20 form to file status, major or level change, program extension, or dependents binding.

• F1 Program Extension Packet

An F-1 student who is unable to complete his or her program of study by the date of completion listed in item no.5 on must apply for a program extension... Read More

• J1 Program Extension Packet 

A J-1 student who is unable to complete his or her program of study by the date of completion listed on the DS-2019 who must apply for a program extension.

• Transfer Release Request

For F-1 or J-1 students who wish to transfer to a new school... Read More

• Reinstatement to F Status Checklist
  

For F students who fall out of status with USCIS by not reporting any of the information outlined in the Maintaining Your Status section... Read More

• Under-Enrollment Authorization Request

For student will register for less than a full course of study (9 hours for graduate and 12 hours for undergraduate students) ... Read More

• Change of Status Checklist

For Students who are interested in changing their status to F2/F1... Read More

• Non-UGA Waiver Request Form

Only students who are not on Univ. of Georgia documents are eligible are a waiver of the ISCF... Read More

Employment Forms

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application Checklist

For F-1 students. The CPT employment must be required by the department for completion of the degree, receive academic credit and appear in the college catalog as an internship course, or be part of an alternate work/study, cooperative education program... Read More

• Pre-Completion OPT Application

Pre-completion OPT provides for up to one year of practical training authorization prior to completion of studies. Eligible F-1 students can apply for this benefit up to 120 days before the requested employment start date.

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application Checklist

OPT is work permission for F-1 students to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study... Read More

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) STEM Extension Form

This applies to F-1 students in select fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For a list of UGA majors that qualify click here. For a comprehensive list of all approved STEM designated degree programs, go to http://www.ice.gov/sevis/stemlist.htm

• Economic Hardship Application Checklist

F1 student may apply for off-campus employment based on severe economic hardship... Read More

• Academic Training (AT) Application

Academic Training (AT) provides an opportunity for J-1 visa holders to gain work experience in their field of study before they return to their home country... Read More

• Work Permission for Dependents (J-2) of Exchange Visitors

Dependents of exchange visitors who are at the University of Georgia may apply by mail for work permission from the Texas Service Center.

General Student Forms & Documents

• International Students FAQ

How do I extend my visa? Do I have to have insurance coverage during summers or if I stay after graduation?

• Inviting a Visitor to Visit you in the U.S.

This handout will help a student prepare the documents that will be required for a B1/B2 visitor visa interview for a family member (not a spouse or child) or a friend to come to visit in the U.S.

• New Student Immigration Information

Read the new student information to prepare you to come to the University of Georgia... Read More

• New Student Check In Sheet

New F/J students must complete this form and check in at the Office of International Education with their immigration documents.

Insurance Documents & Forms

• Insurance Definitions
  

• UGA Insurance FAQ
  

• Using the Pearce & Pearce insurance
  

Scholarships & Financial Aids

• Scholarships for International Students
  

• Financial Aid for International Students

At this time there is no financial aid available to international students at UGA. However, There are some loans and scholarships not affiliated with UGA that you may be eligible for.

• Out-Of-State Tuition Waiver Application

At this time there is no financial aid available to international students at UGA... However, Some students may be eligible for an out of state tuition waiver.