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Sponsored Student Services. Indiana University Office of International Services. Who are Sponsored Students? . International students who are funded by: Home government Home university The U.S. government (such as Fulbright) A U.S. or foreign company A private organization.
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Sponsored Student Services Indiana University Office of International Services
Who are Sponsored Students? International students who are funded by: • Home government • Home university • The U.S. government (such as Fulbright) • A U.S. or foreign company • A private organization
Your Advisor in OIS:Mr. Daniel Whitmer What I do: • Serve as your advisor for all J-1 and F-1 issues • Act as a liaison with your sponsor • I am your sponsor’s contact at IU for any problem or issue they might have. • Help you or your sponsor with “special” requests • Coordinate sponsored student admissions • I am willing to help you with a variety of issues, so please contact me any time! • Review Sponsored Student Services: http://ois.indiana.edu/sss/
How to Get Help • Email Daniel: djwhitme@iu.edu • Call me direct: 812.855.2135 (this is my direct line!) • Make an appointment to see me – please email first • Visit me at OIS in the Poplars building, 2nd floor. • If I am not available or traveling: • Our entire staff in OIS is available to help you. • Visit OIS front desk • Call OIS: 812.855.9086 • Email: ois@iu.edu • Lots of information online: http://ois.iu.edu
Issues to Think About • Health Insurance • Does your sponsor provide this for you? If yes, you need to do the waiver on i-Start. • If you are using the IU health insurance, renew it each semester! • TRANSCRIPTS • Your sponsor requires it! • I can issue your official transcript – please complete the e-form on i-Start • You can order your own transcript from the Office of the Registrar, but they cost $10 each. Through me it is free!
Issues to Think About • Office of the Bursar and Your School Bill: • If your school bill goes to your sponsor directly: be sure to file your Financial Document with the Bursar each year – or email to Daniel. • Monitor all emails from the Office of the Bursar and take care of any issues quickly. • Do you have any holds on your account? Check OneStart • You may have incomplete requirements: • Turn in official transcripts from previous schools • Immunizations • If you are not sure about your hold, email Daniel for help