Links to FREE AND LOW COST RESOURCES

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Hunter College Resources:

• Education Abroad Department at Hunter College:
  Various programs that allow you to study abroad while paying Hunter's tuition.
  

• Hunter College Student Clubs

• Guides to Studying and Living in the U.S.
  http://www.edupass.org
  http://www.iagora.com
  

• SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS (Institute Of International Education)

CUNY Resources

• Cuny International Students and Scholars Office

• CUNY Tuition Payment Plan

• CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Program Resources
• CUNY Study Abroad
  

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
  For answers to your immigration related questions and concerns, fees and forms, Immigration News,
  To obtain any USCIS forms by mail: 1-800-870-3676
  USCIS National Customer Service: 1-800-375-5283
  For answers to visas questions go to: www.travel.state.gov
• Legal Resources-

• New York Immigration Hotline
  212-419-3737 or 800-566-7636

• The New York City Bar Association
  42 West 44th Street
  New York, NY 10036
  (212) 626-7373 -English
  (212) 626-7374 -Spanish
  www.iLawyer.com

• The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) provides the names and contact information of immigration lawyers throughout the United States. AILA can be reached at (202) 216-2400

Health Insurance information:

You may check the link below for Health Insurance resources

The following plans will not affect your eligibility for a Permanent Residency or green card:

•  The Essential Plan from New York State of Health: bit.ly/essentialplan 
•  Marketplace ::Individual & Families:: (ny.gov)
•  Travel Insurance Service
• ISP - International Student Protection
•  ISOA.org
•  HTH
•  International Student Insurance

Documents You Must Submit:

To enroll in free or low-cost health insurance, you must provide proof of age, identity, residence,

income and possibly U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status.

Some examples:

• Proof of Age and Identity
•  Proof of Residency 
• Home Address
• Proof of Income

Dental Care

• Stu-Dent is dental plan offered through New York University College of Dentistry created for college students.

Helpful links:

• Hunter College CWS - Brief guide to health insurance terms
• HHC (Health and Hospitals Corporation)
•  New York State of Health  " Student Fact Sheet " 
•  New York State of Health Qualified Health Plan Map
•  New York State of Health Essential Plan Video (also available in Spanish)

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International Student Information
This site provides information and covers issues experienced by international students.