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    International students at Texas A&M University may apply for need-based financial aid. The application requires documentation of financial need through tax documents, bank statements, and a letter explaining any changes to the student's financial situation. Students must be enrolled full-time to qualify for aid. Dependent students must also provide parental income and asset information, while independent students disclose their own financial information without including parents. The application and all required documents must be submitted in-person, by fax, or mail by the deadline of May 1st.

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    International students at Texas A&M University may apply for need-based financial aid. The application requires documentation of financial need through tax documents, bank statements, and a letter explaining any changes to the student's financial situation. Students must be enrolled full-time to qualify for aid. Dependent students must also provide parental income and asset information, while independent students disclose their own financial information without including parents. The application and all required documents must be submitted in-person, by fax, or mail by the deadline of May 1st.

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    International students at Texas A&M University may apply for need-based financial aid. The application requires documentation of financial need through tax documents, bank statements, and a letter explaining any changes to the student's financial situation. Students must be enrolled full-time to qualify for aid. Dependent students must also provide parental income and asset information, while independent students disclose their own financial information without including parents. The application and all required documents must be submitted in-person, by fax, or mail by the deadline of May 1st.

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    INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

    Texas A&M University


    Scholarships and Financial Aid
    College Station, TX 77842-3016
    (979) 845-3236
    GENERAL INFORMATION
    International students may complete this application in order for Scholarships & Financial Aid to determine
    demonstrated financial need. Financial need itself does not guarantee that a student will receive a grant or a
    scholarship. Awards are not designed to meet the student's entire financial need. They are designed to supplement the
    student's other financial resources, permitting limited funds to assist the largest number of students. Grants do NOT
    include a non-resident tuition waiver.

    THE ATTACHED APPLICATION AND THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CAN ONLY BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON,
    VIA FAX OR MAILED IN. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT FORMS IF THEY ARE SENT VIA EMAIL.
    Semester for which applying
    Fall 2016/ Spring 2017 Semester

    Application Deadline
    May 1, 2016

    Students who have completed this application and will enroll full-time for summer 2017 will be considered for aid. A
    separate Summer International Student Financial Aid Application is not needed.
    A checklist has been provided to assist you in collecting the documentation that will be needed for this application. If
    you have any questions regarding the application process or documentation requirements, please contact our office at
    (979) 845-3236 or e-mail us at financialaid@tamu.edu. Students that are sponsored by their country, an agency, or
    foundation may not be eligible.
    To be eligible to apply for the ITPEG, an international student must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting course
    of study at Texas A&M University. Full-time requirements are as follows (ELI courses do not count):
    Fall

    Spring

    Summer

    Undergraduate

    12
    Semester Credit
    Hours

    12
    Semester Credit
    Hours

    8
    Semester Credit
    Hours

    Graduate

    9
    Semester credit
    Hours

    9
    Semester credit
    hours

    6
    Semester credit
    hours

    NOTE: Currently, funding is available ONLY for international undergraduate and graduate students seeking
    degrees from the College Station campus. Students enrolled in the professional programs of veterinary medicine
    and law are not eligible. Students enrolled at Texas A&M University Galveston, Texas A&M University Qatar, and
    the Texas A&M Health Science Center (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing) are not eligible for
    International Texas Public Education Grants.

    International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) Checklist


    Incoming Students

    Complete your Admissions Application prior to completing the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA ).

    All Students Must Submit:

    A letter (composed by the student) which fully explains your need for financial assistance is required. You must explain how you
    originally planned to finance your education, and why you are now unable to obtain the funding for completion of your studies at
    TAMU. Also, provide any documentation which supports your request. Please do not assume Scholarships & Financial Aid is aware
    of all recent events in your country. In your letter include any changes (i.e. natural disasters, changes in national economy) in your
    country which affect you or your familys ability to obtain the funding expected.

    Determining Dependency Status:


    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.

    BORN BEFORE 01-JAN-1993?


    ARE YOU MARRIED?
    ARE YOU A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL STUDENT?
    DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN FOR WHOM YOU PROVIDE MORE THAN 50% FINANCIAL SUPPORT?
    ARE YOU AN ORPHAN?

    IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN THE STUDENT STATUS SECTION THEN YOU ARE CONSIDERED AN INDEPENDENT
    STUDENT AND DO NOT HAVE TO FILL OUT THE PARENT INFORMATION. IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS THEN YOU ARE A
    DEPENDANT STUDENT AND MUST FILL OUT THE PARENT INFORMATION FOR US TO DETERMINE YOUR NEED.

    Dependent Students-Incoming and/or Continuing

    Independent Students- Incoming and/or Continuing

    (See page 2 of the ISFAA Application):

    (See page 2 of the ISFAA Application):

    1. Complete the ISFAA Form: Complete the entire


    application and fax, mail, or drop it off in person to the
    Scholarships & Financial Aid Office. You are required to
    submit the application (without instructions) and all
    required supporting documents. Do not leave any blanks.
    Enter N/A (for not applicable) if a question does not apply
    to you.
    2. File Taxes: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires
    all individuals to file a tax return. International Student
    Services (ISS) can assist international students to
    understand and meet this requirement. The ISS Tax
    Information webpage is http://iss.tamu.edu/CurrentStudents/Taxes. Current students must provide the
    following in English and in US dollars:

    1. Complete the ISFAA Form: Complete the entire


    application and fax, mail, or drop it off in person to the
    Scholarships & Financial Aid Office. You are required to
    submit the application (without instructions) and all
    required supporting documents. Do not leave any blanks.
    Enter N/A (for not applicable) if a question does not apply
    to you.
    2. File Taxes: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires all
    individuals to file a tax return. International Student
    Services (ISS) can assist international students to
    understand and meet this requirement. The ISS Tax
    Information webpage is http://iss.tamu.edu/CurrentStudents/Taxes. Current students must provide the
    following in English and in US dollars::

    Parent(s) 2015 signed tax return OR income statement


    from their country or employer.

    Student 2015 signed tax return OR tax transcript from


    Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    2015 W-2s for ALL wages

    2015 1098/1098T (if applicable) for all other earnings


    (i.e.: fellowship and etc.)
    Student- Provide copies of ALL checking and savings
    account(s) most recent 12 months of bank
    statement(s).

    3. If you and/or your parent(s) did not work in the U.S. in


    2015, however you did work in another country, you must
    submit official documentation from your employer
    indicating the income earned and taxes paid. Please make
    sure all documents are translated in English and U.S.
    dollars.

    Student/Spouse 2015 signed tax return OR tax


    transcript from Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    2015 W-2s for ALL wages
    2015 1098/1098T (if applicable) for all other earnings
    (i.e.: fellowship and etc.)
    Student- Provide copies of ALL checking and savings
    account(s) most recent 12 months of bank
    statement(s).

    3. If you and/or your spouse did not work in the U.S. in


    2015, however you or your spouse did work in another
    country, you must submit official documentation from
    your employer indicating the income earned and taxes
    paid. Please make sure all documents are translated in
    English and U.S. dollars.

    International Financial Aid Application 2016-2017


    (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)
    PERSONAL INFORMATION
    LAST NAME:

    FIRST NAME:

    ADDRESS:

    CITY:

    STATE:

    ZIP:

    PHONE:

    UIN:

    DATE OF BIRTH:

    GENDER: _____ M

    _____ F

    EMAIL ADDRESS:

    MARRIED: _______ YES _______ NO

    COUNTRY of CITIZENSHIP:

    GRADE LEVEL IN COLLEGE:

    WILL YOU HAVE YOUR 1ST BACHELORS DEGREE BY 01-JUL-2015? (CHECK ONE)

    _______ YES _______ NO

    DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE YOU PLAN ON OBTAINING: (CHECK ONE)


    _______ 1ST BACHELORS DEGREE _______ 2ND BACHELORS DEGREE _______ CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (LESS 2 YEARS)
    _______ CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (2 OR MORE YEARS) _______ TEACHING CRED (NON-DEGREE) _______ GRAD/PROFESSIONAL
    HOW MANY HOURS WILL YOU ENROLL FOR?
    Fall _______ Spring _______ Summer _______

    HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT: (CHECK ONE)


    _______ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA _______ GED
    _______ HOME SCHOOLED

    STUDENTS STATUS (check one)


    BORN BEFORE 01-JAN-1993? _______ YES _______ NO
    ARE YOU MARRIED? _______ YES _______ NO
    ARE YOU A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL STUDENT? _______ YES _______ NO
    DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN FOR WHOM YOU PROVIDE MORE THAN 50% SUPPORT? _______ YES _______ NO
    ARE YOU AN ORPHAN? _______ YES _______ NO
    IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN THE STUDENT STATUS SECTION THEN YOU ARE CONSIDERED AN
    INDEPENDENT STUDENT AND DO NOT HAVE TO FILL OUT THE PARENT INFORMATION. IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL OF THESE
    QUESTIONS THEN YOU ARE A DEPENDANT STUDENT AND MUST FILL OUT THE PARENT INFORMATION FOR US TO DETERMINE
    YOUR NEED.
    HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION-All students must complete and include yourself
    If you are a dependent student, please list the names of ALL family members, including your parents, who will be supported by your
    parents from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. If you are an independent student, you should include family members who are
    financially supported by you. (See instructions for additional information). Attach additional sheets if necessary.

    Names
    [Including parent(s) and sibling(s), or spouse (if applicable)]

    Date of
    Birth

    Relationship
    to Student
    Self

    Does this person attend a U.S.


    College/University? If so, what
    college?

    Dependent Students Only: PARENTS INCOME AND ASSET INFORMATION


    TAX RETURN FILED:

    COMPLETE IN U.S. DOLLARS

    TYPE OF TAX RETURN: (CHECK ONE) ______ 1040 ______ 1040 A OR EZ


    ______ 1040 NR ______ 1040 NR EZ ______ FOREIGN TAX RETURN

    ______ YES ______ NO


    NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED:

    PARENTS MARITAL STATUS:

    TOTAL OF ALL INCOME (AGI):

    FATHERS EARNINGS:

    MOTHERS EARNINGS:

    TOTAL MONEY IN CASH/SAVINGS AND CHECKING


    ACCOUNTS AS OF TODAY:

    INVESTMENTS NET WORTH:

    TAXES PAID:

    BUSINESS AND FARM NET WORTH:

    ANY OTHER UNTAXED INCOME OR MONEY PAID ON YOUR BEHALF:


    All Students: STUDENT INCOME AND ASSET INFORMATION (AND SPOUSE, IF MARRIED)
    TAX RETURN FILED:

    COMPLETE IN U.S. DOLLARS

    TYPE OF TAX RETURN: (CHECK ONE) ______ 1040 ______ 1040 A OR EZ


    ______ 1040 NR ______ 1040 NR EZ ______ FOREIGN TAX RETURN

    ______ YES ______ NO


    NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS
    CLAIMED:

    TOTAL OF ALL INCOME (AGI):

    TAXES PAID:

    STUDENT EARNINGS:

    SPOUSE (if married) EARNINGS:

    TOTAL MONEY IN CASH/SAVINGS AND CHECKING


    ACCOUNTS:

    INVESTMENTS NET WORTH:

    BUSINESS AND FARM NET


    WORTH:

    TOTAL MONEY IN CASH/SAVINGS AND CHECKING


    ACCOUNTS AS OF TODAY:

    SCHOLARSHIP OR FELLOWSHIP FUNDS REPORTED ON YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN:


    TOTAL FAMILY INCOME (COMPLETE IN U.S. DOLLARS)
    HOW MUCH WERE YOUR TOTAL FAMILY EARNINGS IN 2015?
    STUDENTS EARNINGS: $ ___________
    PARENTS EARNINGS: $ ___________
    The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Texas A&M Universitys International Student Services (ISS) requires all individuals to
    file a tax return. For more information please visit http://iss.tamu.edu/Current-Students/Taxes.
    Non-tax filers and families with a combined income less than $20,600: Please provide a breakdown of your living expenses
    (e.g. rent, food, utilities, etc.). The Scholarships & Financial Aid Office may request additional information.
    LIVING EXPENSES

    COST FOR THE YEAR

    RENT

    FOOD

    UTILITIES

    SOURCE OF INCOME USED TO PAY FOR LIVING EXPENSES

    $
    $
    SIGNATURES

    Student Signature:
    Parent Signature :
    (*Required only for dependent students)

    Revised 02/16/2016

    Date:
    Date:

    Scholarships & Financial Aid


    PO Box 30016
    College Station, Texas 77842

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