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Border County Recertification
All current Border County Program participants must be recertified for program eligibility. This must be completed if you want to continue to receive tuition assistance in the form of Texas in-state tuition. The tuition waiver covers the upcoming academic year, which begins with the fall semester and includes the following spring and summer semesters.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be recertified, the applicant must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Mexico
- Not have a U.S. Permanent Resident card or a pending application for U.S. permanent residency
- Plan to return to Mexico after finishing his or her educational program
- Have properly maintained their F-1/J-1 visa status
- Show financial need
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students
Recertification Deadline
2013-2014 Academic Year: July 19, 2013
Recertification Form
Fall 2013 – Summer 2014 Recertification Form
Note: Please type your information in the boxes. The Office of International Programs will NOT accept handwritten applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need to submit a paper recertification form?
A: Yes, complete the form and bring it in to the International Student Services by the deadline. No application will be accepted after the deadline. You may submit your scanned Recertification form (saved as a pdf or jpg) by sending an email to InternationalPrograms@utsa.edu. Be sure to put Border County Recertification in the subject line!
Q: Where do I submit my form once I've completed it?
A: Bring your completed form and drop it off at the International Student Services front desk in the Office of International Programs.
Q: What happens after I submit the recertification form?
A: The answers you provided on the form will be reviewed and your recertification will be processed. If you qualify for recertification for the Border County Program for the 2013-2014 academic year, you will be notified by email.
Q: Will I be automatically recertified once I submit the recertification form?
A: No, recertification is never automatic. Your eligibility must be determined first.
The information on your form will be reviewed, and a decision will be made based on that information. You may be contacted by email requesting more information or additional documentation. If you are contacted and asked for more information, please respond by the date indicated in the email so that your recertification can be processed for the academic year.
Q: If I am currently not participating in the Border County Program, should I submit the recertification form?
A: No. You must use the first-time application if you have never applied for the Border County Program.
Q: If I have worked and earned an income or received scholarship money, will that disqualify me from being recertified?
A: No, not automatically. It is important that you report all your income and the income of your family so that a decision can be made regarding your eligibility to be recertified.
Q: If my sponsor has changed, will that disqualify me from being recertified?
A: No, not automatically. It is important that you report all your income and the income of your family so that a decision can be made regarding your eligibility to be recertified.
Q: Do I need to submit any financial documents in order to be recertified?
A: No, fill out and submit the recertification form by the deadline. If any other information is needed, you will be contacted by email and asked to bring any financial documents that may be needed.
Q: Do I need my recertification application to be notarized?
A: Yes. Your application for recertification must be notarized either in Mexico or the United States.
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