International Student Services for Canadian Border Commuter Students

Empire State University is authorized under federal law to issue Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 documents to nonimmigrant students. Empire State University limits its issuance of the I-20 document to Canadian nonimmigrant students who wish to study in the U.S. at one of our programs as border commuter students. 

Canadian border commuter students are:

  • Not eligible for financial aid, university-sponsored scholarships or employment while attending Empire State University
  • Always considered nonresidents for tuition purposes
  • Not allowed to establish a residence in the U.S.

For more information on Canadian border student admissions requirements, visit Canadian Border Commuter Student Admissions.

For general application and admissions requirements, visit Associate and Bachelor’s Admissions or Graduate Admissions.

For visa or international student questions, contact: Admissions

Francesca Cichello
Executive Director of International Education
518-587-2100, ext. 2428
francesca.cichello@sunyempire.edu

All documents should be mailed to: francesca.cichello@sunyempire.edu

Admissions Office
Empire State University
111 West Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
USA