student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

without revalidation agreements with the United States) must possessan updated/valid visa in order to re-enter.•International students should be prepared to present updated financialinformation that shows that necessary funds are available to covertuition and living expenses. A current copy of the student’s BRCCtranscript may also be necessary.International students who are traveling to a country other than his/herhome country should check the requirements of the country they willbe visiting. Some countries require a visa. Students may also need an intransitvisa in countries where connecting flights are made. Always checkbefore you travel. An international student who has questions about visastatus should request a meeting with an advisor.International students are encouraged to visit the following websites foradditional information:www.uscis.govwww.unitedstatesvisas.govusembassy.state.gov www.state.govVeterans Educational ServicesVeterans Affairs, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of VeteransAffairs (VA), provides educational benefits to present and formermembers of the U.S. Armed Forces and students who are eligible toreceive veterans’ educational benefits. The office counsels, advises,and certifies enrollment of student veterans and submits necessaryinformation to the VA.All paperwork must be submitted two weeks before the startof each semester. (paperwork received after that time will beconsidered late and payment of benefits may be delayed, in whichcase other payment arrangements may be necessary.) Eligiblestudents should be prepared to meet the initial costs of attendingcollege as benefits may take six to eight weeks to be received.The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill expanded the number of people who qualifyfor education support from the VA. It provides financial support foreducation and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregateservice on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with9