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Kamal Elbasher, Director of International Student Services
Founders Hall 136
kamal.elbasher@metrostate.edu
Phone: 651-793-1219
Fax: 651-793-1546

Linda Martinez, International Admissions Advisor
Founders Hall 137
linda.martinez@metrostate.edu
Phone: 651-793-1315
Fax: 651-793-1546

ISS is the main source of information for international students from inquiry to graduation:

• Apply for undergraduate or graduate admission
• Employment rules and resources
• International Student Organization (ISO)
• In-state tuition waiver information
• Visa and I20 information

We are here to help you understand your role as an international student, as well as to identify on-campus resources and services that could enhance your academic success.

ISS Services

• International admission paper processing and policy information dissemination
• New international student orientation
• Immigration advising related to F-1 status
• Advising for on-campus and off-campus employment and work authorization
• Liaison between international students, faculty and other support services units including the Registrar's Office and the Admissions Office
• Referrals to student support services, such as Career Services, Student Counseling Services, English as a Student Second Language Office, Women's Services and the Internship Office
• Promote educational, social and cultural events involving international students

Health Insurance

All international students are required to have health insurance. 

International students  need to submit the completed health insurance enrollment form to Financial Management at the time of payment. Health insurance coverage is considered official once the forms are received at Mega Life through Financial Management.

Important: International students (F-1 or J-1 visa visiting scholars) are not eligible to apply for the student health insurance available elsewhere on the website. It  is only for U.S. residents.

Note: In-state tuition waiver applications will not be processed until students purchase health insurance.

To pay:

1. Log into Student e-Services
2. From the navigation on the left, click Bills and Payment
3. From the menu in the middle of the screen, click Make a Payment

If you have any questions or need more information regarding the international student health insurance coverage, please contact Jackie Waldron at Student Insurance:

• E-mail: jwaldron@uhcsr.com
• Phone: 1-800-237-0903, extension 6258