Extension Student Information (2025)

  • Extension Policies and Governance

    Please visit the followingExtension Policies pageto review the regulations governing Texas State Extension Studies.

  • Online Learning Self-Assessment

    Before enrolling in an online course, take theOnline Learning Readiness Self-Assessment. This self-assessment will help you determine if online courses are a good fit for you. Answer the assessment questions, and you will be given recommendations for success in online learning.

  • Students Applying for Graduate Courses

    Applicants interested in enrolling in a 5000 level or above extension coursewho are not Texas State graduate studentsmust first contact theTexas State Graduate College. This step must be completed before registration can be finalized into a graduate-level course.

  • Required Meningitis Vaccination

    As of January 1, 2012, Texas law requires that all new college students under 23 years old must be immunized against bacterial meningitis before they enroll in an institution of higher education. State law mandates that first-time college students, students transferring from another institution, and students who are re-enrolling following a break of at least one fall or spring semester be inoculated against the illness.

    It is imperative that students who plan to enroll in a Texas State Extension course or program that includes any contact with the Texas State campus be vaccinated. Under the law, new college students must have received the vaccine within the past five years. Proof of inoculation or exemption is required upon enrollment. If you are 23 years old or older, you are exempt from the requirement under state law. Students who are not vaccinated cannot register for classes until proof of vaccination or exemption has been submitted.

    Extension studies students enrolled in a course or program that includes any contact with the Texas State campus must file proof that they have received the vaccination or are exempt by the specified deadline. Students may purchase the vaccination through the Texas State Student Health Center, through an area public health clinic, or from another provider. More information is available from theTexas State Student Health Center.

  • Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Federal financial aid and Pell Grant programs require that students be enrolled in programs leading to a degree or some other educational credential to be eligible for financial aid. Students enrolled solely in extension studies courses may not be eligible. Please contact theTexas State Office of Financial Aid and Scholarshipsfor more information. Extension courses are considered part of your course load for the purpose of determining eligibility for the amount of federal financial aid received by Texas State students. If you have questions regarding financial aid and scholarships, contact theTexas State Office of Financial Aid and Scholarshipsat 512.245.2315.

    Note:Students interested in a Study-in-America program should begin investigating the funding options as soon as possible. These options may include grants, personal savings, scholarships, and loans.

  • Texas State Students' GPA

    Extension coursework completed through Texas State counts toward a student's GPA and may be applied toward residency requirements for graduation with a bachelor's degree. Hours and grades earned through Texas State extension courses are counted in the hours required to be eligible for Dean's List and in the GPA calculation for Dean's List. Also, hours earned through Texas State extension courses are counted in the hours required to be eligible to graduate with honors and in the GPA calculation for honors.

  • If registration in extension courses will create an academic overload, students must have prior, written approval from their college dean and chair. A maximum of 30 semester hours for Texas State credit may be completed through a combination of correspondence and extension courses. Students are responsible for ascertaining whether or not credit for an extension course will apply to a particular program.

  • Course Tuition Costs

    Course tuition and any applicable fees will be applied to your regular Texas State bill. All university policies regarding installments, course drops, and refunds apply.

    Tuition rates for courses offered through Extension Studies can be found on ourExtension Course Costs page.

  • Course Drops and Refund Policy

    The course drop procedures for dropping an extension course are the same as those for dropping a regular on-campus course. Refer to theAcademic Calendarfor deadlines for dropping with a 100% refund and for deadlines for dropping and receiving an automatic "W." Failure to drop a course before the automatic "W" deadline may result in a reduction of GPA due to an “F” being assigned. Refer to thewebsite of the Registrar's Officefor more information. Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses. Refer to theRefund Policiesand thesemester "Drop Refunds" scheduleson the Student Business Services Web site.

  • Accessing Your Online Course

    If you are registering for an online course, you will be added to the course inCanvasautomatically prior to the beginning of the term. In addition to the information available inCanvas, course details listed on theExtension Studies webpagemay provide further assistance for contacting your instructor and identifying the required texts and course materials.

  • Textbooks and Course Materials

    Textbooks forExtension Studiescourses are available at theTexas State University bookstore. If purchasing the textbook or other course materials from another vendor, please be sure to purchase the correct items that are required for your course. When searching for textbooks, please be sure you're purchasing the correct edition of the text.

    For more information, please visit theExtension Studies websiteor consult with the course instructor for clarification on what is required for the course. For online courses, you will also find the information listed inCanvas.

  • Auditing an Extension Course

    If a student is interested in auditing an extension course, they should first seek approval from the course instructor before registering.

    After the student has registered, he or she must contact theOffice of the University Registrarin person by the 4th class day in the summer, or by the 12th class day in the fall or spring. Check theUniversity Academic Calendarfor the exact date.

    A student will pay the same fees as if the course were taken for credit, and the course will be entered on his or her transcript record, but the student will not receive credit for the course.

  • Non-Texas Residents

    Because of Texas State's membership in theNational Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), as well as authorizations previously obtained from individual states and ongoing compliance with applicable state authorization rules, Texas State is able to accept student enrollments for online and distance education courses from students who reside in all states. Visit our State Authorization web page for further information.

  • Extension Student Information (2025)

    FAQs

    What is a student info worksheet taxes? ›

    Parents of children in college, will encounter the “Student Information Worksheet” in TurboTax 2020. This is where TT looks at all the possible ways to deal with your college expenses. It uses the numbers from this worksheet to pick the best tax strategy for your situation.

    How many times can I-20 be extended? ›

    Is there a limit to how many program extensions I can request? You may request multiple program extensions as long as they are for compelling academic or medical reasons and recommended by your academic adviser.

    Can I extend my SEVIS? ›

    DSO requests extension in SEVIS between 60 and 15 days before the current SEVIS program end date. The extensions can only be done one year at a time. Submits a complete Form I-539 program extension application to USCIS. It must arrive between 60 and 15 days before the SEVIS program end date.

    How do I extend my I-20? ›

    How to request an extension
    1. First, contact your academic advisor to discuss your need for a program extension. You need their help to complete the form.
    2. You will submit your form through your Terra Dotta profile. ...
    3. An ISS advisor will review your completed form, and you will be emailed when your new I-20/DS-2019 is ready.

    How does the IRS know if you are a full-time student? ›

    A full-time student is a legal tax status for determining exemptions. Generally, full-time is considered being enrolled in at least 12 credit hours in a post-secondary institution; however, each institution defines full-time independently.

    Do college students get $1000 back on taxes? ›

    You can get a maximum annual credit of $2,500 per eligible student. If the credit brings the amount of tax you owe to zero, you can have 40 percent of any remaining amount of the credit (up to $1,000) refunded to you.

    How long can you stay after I-20 expires? ›

    Once you complete your program of study and any authorized period of practical training, F students have 60 days after completion of your program (the program end date on your Form I-20) to leave the United States.

    How many times can you file for an extension on taxes? ›

    If the automatic six-month extension is still not enough time for you to file, how many tax extensions can you file? You can request an additional extension of time to file taxes beyond the six-month period, but you cannot ask for multiple tax extensions.

    Why would you want to extend your student visa? ›

    Reasons to apply for a student visa extension

    You aren't able to complete your course before your visa expires, due to: Failed subjects. Reduced study load. Personal circumstances (health, family emergencies, etc.)

    What terminates SEVIS? ›

    Reasons for Termination of a SEVIS record include, among others: Unauthorized employment. Unauthorized withdrawal from classes. Unauthorized drop below full course of study.

    Is SEVIS termination bad? ›

    Termination of a SEVIS record is very serious and could have many negative consequences for you. It can end your ability to stay in the United States, attend school and apply for work authorization.

    How many years does SEVIS last? ›

    How long is the initial SEVIS fee valid for? What if I am denied a visa? The initial SEVIS fee is valid for 12 months from the date of payment. If you do not obtain a visa within 12 months of paying the SEVIS fee, you will have to pay the SEVIS Fee again.

    How many times can you extend I-20? ›

    Your I-20 must be extended prior to the program end date or you will have to apply for reinstatement to Immigration, which involves a fee, and may disqualify you from future employment authorization. I-20 extensions are granted in maximum 12-month increments.

    Can I email an I-20? ›

    Electronic transmission of the Form I-20. School officials may scan and email an electronic version of a Form I-20 that has been signed using either a physical or electronic signature, as outlined in Section 1, to nonimmigrant students and their dependents.

    How do I request a new I-20? ›

    To Request a New/ Updated I-20:
    1. Completed I-20 Update/Request Form.
    2. Completed F-1 Financial Worksheet.
    3. Proof of financial support for 1 year or until the end of your program, whichever is shorter. ...
    4. Photocopies of your passport, visa, I-94, and I-20.

    What is a student worksheet? ›

    In the classroom setting, worksheets usually refer to a loose sheet of paper with questions or exercises for students to complete and record answers. They are used, to some degree, in most subjects, and have widespread use in the math curriculum where there are two major types.

    What is a student verification worksheet? ›

    The law states that before awarding Federal Student Aid, we may ask you to confirm the information you reported on your FAFSA. To verify that you provided correct information the financial aid office will compare your FAFSA with the information on this worksheet and with any other required documents.

    What is worksheet A for taxes? ›

    Schedule A is required in any year you choose to itemize your deductions. The schedule has seven categories of expenses: medical and dental expenses, taxes, interest, gifts to charity, casualty and theft losses, job expenses and certain miscellaneous expenses.

    What qualifies as a student for taxes? ›

    Student defined.

    A full-time student at a school that has a regular teaching staff, course of study, and a regularly enrolled student body at the school; or. A student taking a full-time, on-farm training course given by a school described in (1), or by a state, county, or local government agency.

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