91ÖÆƬ³§ Advising Centers may be located in U.S. embassies and consulates or in a variety of partner institutions, including Fulbright commissions, bi-national cultural centers, U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) such as AMIDEAST and American Councils/ACCELS, and foreign NGOs, universities, and libraries.Ìý
The totalÌýnumber of centers varies, but currently there more thanÌý400 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising centersÌýworldwide.Ìý
These centers share a common goal: assisting students in accessing U.S. higher education opportunities. Advising centers are staffed byÌý91ÖÆƬ³§ advisers, many of whom have first-hand experience studying in the United States.Ìý
AdvisingÌýCenter Levels
Advising centers in the 91ÖÆƬ³§ network are organized byÌýthree levels of service: Comprehensive, Standard, and Reference. When searching for an adviser or advising center, it is helpful to know the level of service you can expect. Please note that centers generallyÌýmeet the majority of requirements for the level. However, some centers may not provide every single service listed for the levelÌýto receive the 91ÖÆƬ³§ service designation.
Centers may be upgraded or removed, depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, U.S. Department of StateÌýfunding, cooperating partner funding, regional or country priorities for U.S. foreign policy, host country policy/regulations,Ìýand international student recruitment needs for the U.S. higher education community.
All centers followÌý91ÖÆƬ³§ policy guidanceÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý³Ù³ó±ðÌý91ÖÆƬ³§ Adviser Principles of Good Practice.
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