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Financial Information
Scholarships
- Graduate Studies Scholarships. All graduate level
applicants are automatically considered for Graduate Studies scholarships.
These are academic competitive scholarships of $1,000 per year. Students who receive
any type of scholarship amounting to $1,000 or more per year are eligible for in-state
tuition rates. If awarded, yearly scholarships will be applied directly to the
student’s tuition and fees account in two equal payments at the beginning of the
Fall and Spring semesters.
- Undergraduate Student Scholarships.
All undergraduate applicants may apply for university-wide scholarships which
are awarded by the Scholarship Committee based on academic merit (GPA,
standardized test scores, etc). Students who wish to apply must fill out the
scholarship form and submit by February 1st for the following academic year.
- Academic Department Scholarships.
Students are encouraged to apply with their academic department for
subject specific scholarships. Additionally, Teaching or Research assistantships
may be available with your department. These are paid in the form of a monthly
stipend in an amount determined by the department.
- Good Neighbor Scholarship Program.
The Good Neighbor program provides an exemption of tuition for students from other
nations of the Western hemisphere. International students who have been
unconditionally admitted to a public institution in Texas are eligible to apply
provided they are not applying for U.S. residency. Applicants must have been born
in and be a current resident of a nation of the western hemisphere other than Cuba
or the United States. The scholarship award covers one year of tuition (fall,
spring, and summer). Across Texas, 235 awards are made each year to up to 10
students per eligible country. The deadline to apply is in February for awards starting the following fall
semester. Click to download the
instructions and application.
Please submit your application in the International Student Services Office.
- External Scholarships.
Some students find funding sources from outside the university by
checking with their local government, civic organizations, and U.S. government
organizations. Here are a couple good sites to get you started:
Fulbright Association
EducationUSA
Rotary International
- Student Loans. Students who do not receive scholarships may choose to finance
their education through private student loans. For details on private education loans, students should contact their
home/foreign country banking institutions.
Tuition and Fees
As a state supported university, Lamar is able to offer students the benefit of a high
quality education at a relatively low rate of tuition. Students who qualify for
scholarships and in-state tuition waivers will further reduce their costs.
As required by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service, international
students must show evidence of their ability to finance their education and personal expenses while
in the country. Therefore, all applicants must complete the Financial Statement (can be found in the application document)
and submit an original bank statement date stamped within
the past six months showing the minimum support level as required below. The rates
stated below are based on one full-time student. Evidence of additional funding
will be necessary for those who plan to enroll in summer school, or support a
spouse/children while at Lamar University.
Minimum Support levels for 2011-2012:
- Undergraduate Students: $25,491
- Graduate Students: $23,723
Tuition Rates and Living Expenses for 2011-2012 Academic Year
The tuition rates for both in-state and out of state status are listed below.
Students are considered out of state unless they are a resident of the state of
Texas or have been awarded a scholarship and out of state tuition waiver.
Lamar University’s standard budget for 12 months of living expenses includes:
lodging (residence hall or off-campus living), food, supplies, expenses for clothing,
local travel, recreation, toiletries and telephone. The figure for insurance and books
includes the University student insurance plan, books and course supplies. You should
also plan to incur other expenses not related to your studies.
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UNDERGRADUATE
FALL & SPRING
12 HRS. EA
(No Scholarship) |
UNDERGRADUATE
FALL & SPRING
12 HRS. EA
Scholarship |
UNDERGRADUATE
FALL & SPRING 12HRS
SUMMER 3HRS. EA
(No Scholarship) |
UNDERGRADUATE
FALL & SPRING 12HRS
SUMMER 3HRS. EA
Scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees |
$13,991 |
$13,991 |
$17,370 |
$17,370 |
| Living Expenses (12mos) |
9,980 |
9,980 |
9,980 |
9,980 |
| Insurance/Books/Supplies |
1,520 |
1,520 |
1,741 |
1,741 |
| TOTAL |
25,491 |
25,491 |
29,091 |
29,091 |
| scholarship |
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1,000 |
|
1,000 |
| Waiver |
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7,332 |
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9,192 |
| Funds Needed from Student |
$25,491 |
$17,159 |
$29,091 |
$18,899 |
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GRADUATE
MASTER-DOCTOR
FALL/SPRING- 9HRS
(No Scholarship) |
GRADUATE
MASTER-DOCTOR
FALL/SPRING- 9HRS
Scholarship |
GRADUATE
MASTER-DOCTOR
FALL/SPRING- 9HRS
SUMMER- 3HRS EA
(No Scholarship) |
GRADUATE
MASTER-DOCTOR
FALL/SPRING- 9HRS
SUMMER- 3HRS EA
Scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees |
$12,223 |
$12,223 |
$15,931 |
$15,931 |
| Living Expenses (12mos) |
9,980 |
9,980 |
9,980 |
9,980 |
| Insurance/Books/Supplies |
1,520 |
1,520 |
1,741 |
1,741 |
| TOTAL |
23,723 |
23,723 |
27,652 |
27,652 |
| scholarship |
|
1,000 |
|
1,000 |
| Waiver |
|
5,579 |
|
7,479 |
| Funds Needed from Student |
$23,723 |
$17,144 |
$27,652 |
$19,173 |
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TEACHING/RESEARCHER
MASTER-DOCTOR
FALL/SPRING 6HRS EA
SUMMERI/II 3HRS EA
Assistanship+Scholarship |
RESEARCH ASSITANT
DOCTOR
FALL/SPRING 6HRS EA
SUMMERI/II 3HRS EA
Assistanship |
PhD-CHEMICAL EGR.
FALL/SPRING 9HRS EA
SUMMERI/II 6HRS EA
STIPEND($18,000) |
| Tuition & Fees |
$15,931 |
$15,931 |
$19,420 |
| Living Expenses (12mos) |
9,980 |
9,980 |
9,980 |
| Insurance/Books/Supplies |
1,741 |
1,741 |
1,741 |
| TOTAL |
27,652 |
27,652 |
31,141 |
| Assistantship |
6,000 |
10,000 |
18,000 |
| Scholarship |
1,000 |
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1,000 |
| Waiver |
7,479 |
7,479 |
18,725 |
| Financial aid Total |
14,479 |
17,479 |
37,725 |
| Funds Needed from Student |
$13,173 |
$10,173 |
None |
Proof of Financial Resources
International students must prove that they have the financial resources to attend
Lamar University. As part of the application process, international students must
submit an original Financial Statement Form that asks for personal, family, and/or
sponsor financial information and a bank verification of financial holdings. All
international students are required to have health and accident insurance for themselves
and all their dependent family members in the United States. Insurance must be purchased
at the University during the registration period.
Create your FundsV account today and verify your financial information electronically.
Employment
According to government regulations most international student employment is limited
to on-campus, “University Funded” positions. This means that students must not be paid
or compensated for work done outside of the university where they are enrolled.
Depending on visa status, some international students may not be allowed to work at
all in the United States. Also depending on visa status, some students may be eligible
for work and training opportunities off campus. All employed students must complete
Form I-9 (available in the International Student Services Office) to comply with
immigration law and to get paid.
F-1 visa holders may work on campus. F-1 students
may also apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical
Training(OPT).
Curricular Practical Training
F-1 students who have been enrolled at Lamar University for one year are eligible for
CPT, which entails working off campus in a job related to degree program. CPT (also
known as an internship), must be approved by the student’s academic department and the
international office. After receiving departmental approval, students must bring an offer
letter to the international office from their potential employer that shows a start and
end date and whether the position is full or part-time. Those who participate in full-time
CPT will lose their eligibility for OPT. CPT must be completed prior to graduation and is
limited to undergraduate and graduate students who maintain GPAs of 2.0 and 3.0 respectively.
CPT Application and Instructions
Optional Practical Training
Upon receiving their degree, F-1 students may also be eligible for OPT,
which is one year of practical work. Students who wish to participate in
OPT must apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in the
international office before they graduate and must complete their twelve
months of OPT within fourteen months of their graduation date. Effective
April 10, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security mandated new federal
regulations regarding Optional Practical Training (OPT) and has allowed
for students in the STEM fields to apply for a 17 Month Extension of their
12 Month OPT.
The documents below include forms and instructions necessary to
apply for initial OPT and also for the 17 Month Extension. Both OPT and OPT Extension applications must include the I-765 Form.
The Employment Information Waiver Form must be filled out and submitted to the Office of International Student Services as soon
as the student becomes employed and whenever there is any change in employment (job title, company or location). Students may
also want to visit the USCIS website for more information.
(www.uscis.gov)
OPT Instructions and Application
I-765 for Standard OPT
OPT 17-Month Extension Instructions and Application
I-765 for 17 month OPT Extension
Employment Information Waiver Form
J-1 visa holders must obtain permission to work
on-campus or off-campus from their program sponsor. J-1 students may apply for academic
training to gain actual work experience in a field of study complement to their academic
program. Students must see an international adviser in 118 Wimberly to apply for academic
training permission.
F-2 visa holders are not permitted to work under
any circumstances.
J-2 visa holders must receive INS permission to
work. J-2 students must see an international adviser in 118 Wimberly to apply for work
permission.
On-Campus Employment. International students
should not financially rely on the assumption that they will find a job on campus – some
jobs are available, but positions do fill quickly. Students who would like to apply for
“University Funded” jobs are encouraged to do so in room 102 of the Galloway Building.
Students who apply at the beginning of the semester are more likely to find positions.
Students are allowed to work 20 hours per week during the long semesters (fall and
spring) while they are enrolled and 40 hours per week in the summer – provided they
are enrolled for the following fall semester. Undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 GPA
and Graduate level students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while working on campus.
Important Forms
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