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Tax season happens each spring in the United States. Do you know your responsibilities as an F or M student?Anyone who works in the United States must report income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This requirement includes F and M students. An F or M student must report all earned income…

As an F or M student, there are certain forms you need to bring with you when you arrive in the United States. If you don’t bring these forms, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the point of entry will issue you a Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor.…

Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…

Many students are enrolling in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. As an F or M student, it is important to know about the benefits of STEM programs. For example, did you know that STEM programs are available at four year colleges and universities, as well as at community…