Information for Foreign Exchange Students

 Memorandum

In 1979, the Commission on General Education of the Indiana State Board of Education gave indefinite approval for federally designated foreign exchange programs for such time as they remain in good standing with the U.S. Department of State. This allows students with J-1 visas to attend Indiana schools without providing transfer tuition. Attached are some documents addressing issues dealing with high school foreign exchange students. All of this information is also available online at www.doe.in.gov/opd/studentexchange/stu_exch.html.

1. Questions and Answers: A series of frequently asked questions (with answers) concerning foreign exchange students and sponsors (programs). UPDATING INFORMATION

2. The U.S. Department of State list of Organizations Designated to Administer a High School Exchange Visitor Program (as of January 2004).

3. A copy of specific program provisions (Section 62.25) for “Secondary School Students” governing U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Programs under which foreign national secondary students are afforded the opportunity to study in a United States public or private secondary school.

4. A copy of the U.S. Department of State web page dedicated to the secondary student component of the exchange visitor program.

5. A copy of Public Law 104-208, Section 625, pertaining to foreign exchange students attending U.S. high schools on a F-1 visa.

6. A copy of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page providing information for schools seeking I-20 status in order to host foreign exchange students on an F-1 visa.

7. A copy of the CSIET (Council on Standards for International Educational Travel) Model School Policy on International Student Exchange.

We hope this information will be useful. Please contact us if you have any questions or need further information concerning foreign exchange students and sponsors (programs).