91ÖÆƬ³§ Advising Center at Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin de Monterrey / Relaciones Culturales

The 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising center at Benjamin Franklin Library, in Monterrey, Mexico, offers professional educational advising services to students in Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, Durango and Zacatecas (temporarily). Operating at the comprehensive level, our advising center services students who are interested in engaging in academic exchange between Mexico and the U.S. From participating in short term exchanges, enrolling into full academic degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels at accredited U.S. higher education institutions, our 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising center promotes a wide variety of academic opportunities and supports students, parents, teachers, local governments and higher education institutions in their efforts to achieve their academic mobility goals.

The center provides a variety of educational services, including free introductory public information sessions on various topics of U.S. education, webinars, individual consultations on U.S. study, and application support services. It also provides logistical support to accredited U.S. higher education institutions on recruitment in Monterrey as well as supports open public events such as presentations and fairs to promote exchange opportunities working closely with the local educational community.

Our host, Instituto Mexicano Norteamericano de Relaciones Culturales, is a cultural, binational center that has the mission of strengthening the U.S.- Mexico relationship through activities like art exhibits, concerts, conferences, seminars, theatrical productions, and the instruction of English as a Second Language. Instituto Mexicano Norteamericano de Relaciones Culturales is an American Space affiliated to the U.S. Department of State. 

Services

One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
DVDs/ Videos
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
Translation Services
Fee: 25
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Maintain a College Catalogue Library
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Maintain a Media Library (DVD/ CD/ VHS)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Suggest Lodging Options for U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting the Country's Ministry of Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host Online Chat / Webinar Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist with Virtual Student Interviews
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Provide Local Transportation
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Offer Local/ National School Counselor Training
Audience: High School Counsellors

Events

Financial Aid

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Apply by:
Spring: 1/15 and 2/15; Fall: 5/15 and 6/15
Klamath Community College
Apply by:
May 3, 2024
Carroll University
Apply by:
Rolling admission
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Apply by:
May 1
Univeristy of Massachusetts
Apply by:
Dec 1 for Spring Semester and July 15 for Fall Semester
The George Washington University
Apply by:
February 1
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Apply by:
31 July 2025
Apply by:
2 convocatorias al año ( Revisar las fechas límite en cada convocatoria)
Apply by:
4 convocatorias al año ( Revisar las fechas límite en cada convocatoria)

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Walk-in Address

Av. Hidalgo 768 Pte
Centro
Monterrey NLE 64000
Mexico

Mailing Address

Av. Hidalgo 768 Pte.
Col. Centro
Monterrey NLE 64000
Mexico

Center Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00
Tuesday: 10:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00
Wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00
Thursday: 10:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00
Friday: 10:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00
Saturday: Closed

Virtual Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00-13:00
Tuesday: 16:00-19:00
Wednesday: 13:00-16:00
Thursday: 10:00-13:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Phone

+52 81 80049090 x. 116

Fax

+52 81 83433907

Website (URL)

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