Once You Arrive

Due to various flight schedules and the long distances our foreign students travel, the Center for International Studies staff does its best to assist students with checking into campus residence halls upon arrival. However, before arrival, you must have:

• Applied for housing
• Paid the housing application fee

The Housing and Residential Program does allow early move-in one week before the official start of each semester. To move in early, you will need to pay $25 per day before your official move-in date. Please email housing@angelo.edu to request an early move-in date.

Please Note: Meal plans do not start until the official move-in date, so plan accordingly.

Banking

When you arrive and check in with the Center for International Studies, we will provide information on local banking services. Choose a bank based on your needs and the services they offer.

To open a bank account, you’ll need your passport, a local mailing address, personal information and money for a deposit. Funds deposited in your account should be in the form of a bank draft, bank wire or check.

Opening a bank account

To open an account, you need:

• Your passport
• A local mailing address
• Personal Information
• Money for a deposit (in the form of a bank draft, bank wire or check)

If you have a spouse or dependents, you may want a joint account so they can access the funds too. They will need to provide their personal information to be included on the account.

Helpful Tips

Managing your money is important. Common expenses include tuition, fees, housing, meals, health insurance, books, transportation, clothes, personal expenses, recreation, travel, axes and family expenses. Be prepared for unexpected expenses.

Here are some tips:

• Regularly review your bank statements.
• Understand bank policies and the requirements to open an account.
• Track your expenses by date or category (food, books, clothes, fees or recreation).
• Pay bills on time to avoid late fees.
• Be cautious with “automatic debits.” Only allow withdrawals from well-known companies.
• Do not write checks for more money than you have; it is illegal and incurs fees.
• Compare prices before buying items.
• Learn the exchange rate, local prices, and store locations.
• Look for sales and student discounts at stores, theaters, museums and restaurants.
• Shop at discount stores when possible.

Credit Cards

If you plan to use a credit card from your home country, ensure it works in the U.S. Some foreign cards may not be accepted here.

Debit Cards

A debit card allows you to pay without cash, withdrawing funds directly from your bank account. It also works as an ATM card. For more information, contact your local bank.

Expenses

The cost of attending ASU varies based on your enrollment, housing and lifestyle. Each year, we prepare standard student expense budgets to determine financial need. These are the latest cost estimates for undergraduates.

If you are a non-resident for tax purposes, you are not eligible to file your tax return electronically. Commercially purchased tax return software will file your return incorrectly. Non-residents for tax purposes should only use the Glacier Tax Prep software.

Schedule An Appointment

For tax assistance, schedule an appointment with the Center for International Studies at 325-942-2083.

Bring these items with you to your appointment:

• Any W-2 or 1042-S forms
• All other tax forms you may have received

The deadline to file tax returns in the U.S. is April 15. Glacier Tax Prep is accessible through June 16.

Glacier Tax Prep

ASU has purchased a license agreement for Glacier Tax Prep to assist in preparing your non-resident U.S. tax return. Glacier Tax Prep will prepare the following forms:

• 1040NR-EZ
• 1040NR
• Form 8843

Before logging into GLACIER Tax Prep, make sure you have the following documents:

• Form W-2
• Form 1042-S (please note: the Form 1042-S was issued by the CIS office in February)
• Passport
• Copy of last year’s non-resident tax return, if you filed a return

You will be asked to enter your “Academic Institution” information in Glacier Tax Prep. Please enter the following information:

Academic Program Director Name: Meghan Pace
Telephone Number: 325-486-6503
Institution Address: 2601 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX 76909

Angelo State University has a medical health insurance and evacuation/repatriation policy requirement for all international students enrolled at the university. The Center for International Studies is responsible for monitoring verification of international students’ required health insurance.

It is your responsibility to comply with university, system and federal regulations as they relate to health insurance.

F-1 students are required to have medical health insurance and evacuation/repatriation coverage each semester they are registered.

All international students are automatically enrolled in the ASU Student Health Insurance Plan (ASU-SHIP) unless they apply for and are granted a waiver.

Automatic enrollment in the ASU-SHIP may be waived for international students only in the following instances:

• You are sponsored by the United States government, a foreign government recognized by the United States of America, or certain international, government-sponsored or non-governmental organizations. Waivers will be based on the government or organization guaranteeing payment of all health care expenses, including medical evacuation and repatriation. Documentation of guarantee must be presented to the Center for International Studies no later than the first day of classes each semester of enrollment.

• You are enrolled in employer-provided group health insurance coverage, which includes medical evacuation and repatriation coverage. This includes ASU employee coverage for graduate students and full-time employees.

To request a waiver from automatic enrollment, you must provide the Center for International Studies with details of your benefits no later than the first day of classes each semester of enrollment.

Public Transportation Around San Angelo

Ram Tram is FREE weekend city bus transportation dedicated to ASU students.

Angelo State University embraces international students and encourages you to get involved with any of our 100+ student organizations. We also welcome your involvement with these groups:

• Korean Student Association
• Vietnamese Student Association
• Cambodian Student Association
• Burmese Student Association