CIE Newsletter February 12th


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International Student Services

Stay up to date with Campus News & Events!

In this issue:

F-1 Student News
- International Student Scholarships
- MyMadisonCollege Updates
- Free Tax Help from Sprintax
- Share your Preferred Name
- Free Tutoring & Writing Assistance
CIE News & Events
- Cultural Connect Application Deadline
- Botswana Trip with Youth Entrepreneurs
- Behind the Dish - Seeking Recipes
Campus News & Events
- Current Student Registration for Summer
- NET Friday Conference
Community News & Events
- Things to do in Madison Article

F-1 Student News

International Student Scholarships

Madison College offers two scholarships for F-1 visa students - Devi Bhargava Memorial International Student Scholarship and International Student Foundation Scholarship. Find out more information on the International tab of the scholarships web page.

MyMadisonCollege Updates

Action Required!

It's important to maintain your visa by keeping your address up to date. Log in to your MyMadisonCollege account through the New Portal to update your International Address and Emergency Contacts.

Click the link below to find instructions in the Report Address Changes section.

Instructions

Free Tax Help from Sprintax

It's important to be aware that, as a nonresident student in the US, you're legally required to file a tax return if you received US income during 2019. Even if you didn't work or receive income in the US, you're still obligated to file a Form 8843 with the IRS.

Madison College has arranged free access to Sprintax Tax Preparation

for you. Sprintax will guide you through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents and check if you're due a tax refund.

All you need to do is:

Register and follow the simple instructions
Complete the online questionnaire
Enter your unique code SpTx2019MC51F in the box on the 'Review your order' page
Sprintax will prepare your tax return

Finally, once you complete the preparation process in the Sprintax software, you must print, sign and mail your documents to the IRS.

You will receive a 1098-T from Madison College which shows the amount of tuition you paid to the college in 2019. Sprintax will help you determine if this form is needed when filing a tax return.

If you have any questions, the Sprintax team will be happy to help via their 24/7 live chat facility.

Find more information from Madison College here.

Share your Preferred Name

If you have a preferred name, or nickname, that you like to use instead of your given name, you can now ask Madison College to use your preferred name. With a quick update you can have your preferred name used on class lists for instructors, your email account, your

Blackboard and your MyMadisonCollege student account. To do this, please visit the Welcome Center (also called the Enrollment Center) for more information.

Free Tutoring & Writing Assistance

Access to the Student Achievement Centers on any Madison College Campus is free of charge. Don't wait! If you have questions with any class, let your instructor know and visit the Student Achievement Center right away.

CIE News & Events

Cultural Connect Application Deadline

Cultural Connect is an international friendship program that connects international students and U.S. students in a fun, positive, and engaging community. Participants develop meaningful friendships within the program, gain valuable cross-cultural skills and knowledge of other cultures.

Applications are due by February 14^th. Email completed applications to culturalconnect@madisoncollege.edu.

Application Form

Botswana Trip for Youth Entrepreneurs

February 19th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Intercultural Exchange

CEO and founder of CEOs of Tomorrow, Roxie Hentz, will tell the story of eight Madison area students who traveled to Botswana to partner with local students on business projects to promote social good.

Behind the Dish - Seeking Recipes

Share a special recipe from your home country! We will spotlight your recipe for the week in the cafeteria. No need to cook! You provide the recipe and the cafeteria staff will take care of the rest. Email ISS@madisoncollege.edu if you are interested.