As events throughout the world encourage increased global interdependence, increasing numbers of international students are attending Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. International students require a constellation of support services and information to be able to participate fully in higher education in Minnesota.

The Student Affairs Division of the MnSCU System Office provides technical assistance on best practices, policy and legal compliance for international students. Dr. Steven Frantz is the System Director who coordinates these services.

INSURANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Each college and university should adopt the following policy for international students:
"All international students and visiting scholars engaged in educational activities are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities international student accident and illness insurance plan, unless they can provide written verification that their government or sponsoring agency accepts full responsibility for any medical claims that might occur."

RESOURCES
MnSCU Student Accident and Illness Insurance Plan

LINKS
National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA)
American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students (CIPRIS)
Immigrant and Naturalization Services (INS)

CONTACT
Steve Frantz, System Director for Student Affairs, 651-296-0672, steve.frantz@so.mnscu.edu

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