Forms for new and current international students

Need help rounding up all of the documents GEO asks new students to complete? Or are you a current student looking for more information about a specific topic? You’ll like this page. It’s your one-stop location for international student forms and handouts.  Download the ones you need.

NOTE: All handouts and forms are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to access.

  • Forms for New Students

  • Forms for Current Students

Forms for New Students

Name of Form Description
Undergraduate Certification of Finances For incoming undergraduate students to verify proof of financial support.
Graduate Certification of Finances For incoming graduate students to verify proof of financial support.
Semester Exchange Certification of Finances For incoming semester exchange students to verify proof of financial support.
Full Year Exchange Certification of Finances For incoming full-year exchange students to verify proof of financial support.
I-901 SEVIS Fee Handout All initial F-1 and J-1 students are required to pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee.
Transfer Eligibility Form F-1 students transferring to St. Edward's from another U.S. institution should complete this form.
Exchange Program Application To be completed by all incoming J-1 exchange students.
F-1 Visa Application Process General overview of steps to apply for an F-1 Student Visa.
J-1 Visa Application Process General overview of steps to apply for an J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa.
J-1 Insurance Acknowledgement Form All incoming J-1 exchange students are required to complete this form.
2017-2018 New International Student Welcome Guide Important pre-arrival information for all new F-1 & J-1 international students.

Forms for Current Students

Name of Form

Description

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

General information about work authorization for a curricular-based internship. 

CPT Request Form

F-1 students seeking off-campus work authorization for a required internship class should complete this form.

F-1 Work Authorization

General information for F-1 students seeking work authorization.

I-20 Extension Request Form

To be completed by F-1 students that require more time to complete their degree than initially allotted on the Form I-20.

J-1 Work Authorization

General information for J-1 students seeking work authorization.

Lost or Stolen Documents

What to do if your visa, passport or Form I-20 / DS-2019 is lost or stolen.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Information about OPT work authorization for F-1 students seeking employment in the U.S. in their field of study.

Maintaining Status on OPT

Basic requirements to maintain status while on OPT.

OPT Acknowledgement Form

To be completed by eligible F-1 students seeking off-campus work authorization in their field of study.

OPT Employment Reporting

Online form for F-1 students on OPT to report employment information.

Social Security Number (SSN)

Employed F-1 and J-1 students must apply for a Social Security Number. 

SSN On-Campus Job Offer Letter

F-1 students with an on-campus job offer must complete this form to apply for a Social Security Number. 

Temporary Leave of Absence (F-1)

F-1 students seeking a temporary leave of absence must complete this form.

Texas I.D. or Driver's License

Information about acquiring a Texas I.D. or Driver's License.

Transfer-Out Form

F-1 students wishing to transfer their I-20 to a new school must complete this form.

Visa Renewal

How to renew your expired F-1 or J-1 visa.