Would you like to make new friends while welcoming new international students to Perimeter College? Would you like to help plan International Coffee Hours and other cultural events to provide opportunities for culture sharing at Perimeter College?

If you are interested, please apply HERE

Applications due: Friday, April 30, 2021

The rewards include: gaining experience you can put on your resume, meeting new people, practicing valuable leadership skills. This will be a short-term paid position.

This non-resident tuition waiver is based on financial hardship.

Applications for the Non-resident Tuition Waivers for Fall 2021 will be available on Monday, April 6th and will close on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, April 30, 2020 (application closes at 5:00 PM).

There are restrictions and eligibility requirements; please read them carefully.

Applications must be complete and meet requirements to be considered.

For more information or to apply, please click here

Spring is tax season in the U.S. based on tax year 2020 (January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020). If you initially arrived in the US in 2021, there are no IRS requirements for you this year. All others have at least 1 tax form to complete.

ISSS recommends that you complete tax forms as soon as possible even though the deadline is extended.

ISSS offers FREE tax preparation software called Sprintax. It is a safe, secure, online software designed specifically for international students and scholars. ISSS advises you to ONLY use Sprintax. Sprintax is available now to use. Please start by reviewing the ISSS Tax Information page on our website >> HERE <<

Sprintax is hosting a series of free tax webinars about nonresident tax filing obligations for international students and scholars. Each webinar will cover the same topics listed below.

Please review the details and use the links provided to register for the date and time convenient for you:

• Thursday, April 8^th @ 11am EST – Register here

• Tuesday, April 13^th @ 11am EST – Register here

• Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:00 AM EDT – Register here

• Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021 10:00 AM EDT – Register here

• Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:30 AM EDT – Register here

• Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10:00 AM EDT – Register here

The informational webinars will cover:

• An overview of tax for nonresident students and scholars

• Who must file a 2020 US tax return

• What income forms students/scholars may receive

• Forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS

• We cover terms like FICA, ITIN and Form 1098-T

• What happens if students don’t file, or misfile

• State tax returns

• IRS stimulus payments

• Sprintax overview

** Sprintax Nonresident Tax Overview for OPT/CPT (EN) on Apr 14, 2021 10:00 AM EDT – Register here

Topics covered will include residency for tax purposes, tax liabilities when on OPT/CPT and pre-employment tax forms when on OPT/CPT. The Sprintax team will also provide an overview of Sprintax TDS Personal which can be used to prepare your pre OPT/CPT employment tax documents.

For questions about these webinars, please email hello@sprintax.com.

Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a benefit that allows temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student's major area of study upon program completion. OPT at the Associate degree level is for a period of 12 months maximum. For more information about OPT and to access the on-line OPT Workshop, go to HERE.

Students graduating at the end of spring 2021 who are interested in applying for OPT should first complete the on-line OPT workshop. The next step is to attend a Virtual OPT Workshop (see dates below) to review the application process.

The earliest date that spring 2021 graduates can apply for OPT is February 3, 2021.

Virtual OPT Workshop Dates for Spring 2021:

4/16/2021 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Registration is required through iStart. Make sure you are signing up for Perimeter College sessions.

Call 678-891-3235 or email issspc@gsu.edu if you have questions.

Are you thinking about transitioning to the Atlanta Campus? ISSS advises you to prepare carefully for this important next step. Here are a few reminders:

• Review the Transition admissions requirements

• Speak with your academic advisor to determine your readiness to transition to the Atlanta Campus

• Review the Estimated Cost for Undergraduate Studies and financial requirements for I-20 issuance for the Atlanta Campus, and plan carefully for the added cost.

• Complete the Transition application to have your records transferred from the associate degree to the bachelor degree track

• For questions about your Transition application, please contact admissions@gsu.edu or 404-413-2500.

• Once admitted, ISSS on the Atlanta Campus will contact you with instructions on what to do next.

• Meanwhile ISSS at Perimeter College is here to help you with general questions about the transition process. Call us at 678-891-325 or 770-274-5570

It is very important to continue monitoring the CDC website, U.S. Department of State’s travel advisories, the ISSS website, and Georgia State Ahead for up-to-date information regarding travel to the U.S. and campus. Some countries have restrictions on entry and a negative COVID test is now required to enter the US. We highly recommend that you check the above resources on a regular basis and/or speak to the airline you plan to use before flying. GSU is offering free saliva-based testing to all students, faculty and staff at the downtown campus and perimeter campuses: https://ahead.gsu.edu/covid-19-resources/. You may take a test before returning to campus after travel.

Panther's Pantry locations distribute food, hygiene and additional products to students to alleviate stress associated with short-term food insecurity in order to effectively reduce hunger and support educational success.

• What We Offer: Due to Covid-19 safety precautions, all Panther’s Pantry locations have moved to a bag system. Goods will vary based on inventory. We offer standard food bags, vegetarian food bags, hygiene bags with female products, and hygiene bags with male products.

• Who Can Shop: Students, faculty, and staff can pick up a food bag and a hygiene bag once per week.

We are looking forward to serving you at Panther’s Pantry! Please complete the following form prior to your visit: Panther's Pantry Intake Form

Follow them on social media: @pantherspantry

Please visit the website HERE for campus locations and hours of operation.

FIRST LOOK AT 2021 PANTHERS

The #PantherFamily can get their first look at the 2021 Georgia State football team at the Spring Game, set for Friday, April 16 at Center Parc Stadium. Admission to the Spring Game is free and fans can RSVP below.

RSVP HERE

Fans can kick off this fun Friday evening by enjoying the many restaurants in the Summerhill district adjacent to Center Parc Stadium. Check out all the great dining options.

Pregame activities include a Georgia State football alumni flag football game on the field. Following the Spring Game, students and fans are invited to stay for Cinema Under the Stars and watch the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" on Center Parc Stadium's giant video board.

Head coach Shawn Elliott's squad returns 22 of 24 starters, including all 11 starters from an offensive unit that averaged a school-record 33.3 points per game and nine starters from a defense that ranked No. 7 in FBS with a program-record 35 sacks.

The Panthers have earned bowl berths in the three of the last four years, including a victory in the 2020 LendingTree Bowl.