Policies for Services that Promote U.S. Higher Education

91ÖÆƬ³§ is committed to working with the full array of institutions, organizations, and individuals that advance opportunities for qualified international students to study in the United States. This includes agents identified by accredited U.S. higher education institutions as their representatives overseas. 91ÖÆƬ³§ content and other relevant resources, including the annual Global Guide publication, Student Mobility Facts & Figures information sheets, and the 91ÖÆƬ³§ website, are available to the public, including to agents.

Working with Commission-Based Agents

91ÖÆƬ³§ advisers may engage with recruitment agents and incorporate them into relevant advising center activities, including public events, information sessions, and consultations, as capacity allows. 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising centers adhere to strict ethical practices in promoting all accredited U.S. colleges and universities and advancing students’ interests in identifying the institutions at which they are best positioned for success. It is incumbent upon each organization or individual seeking access to 91ÖÆƬ³§ programming to verify their relationship to one or more accredited U.S. higher education institutions and adherence to ethical standards.

91ÖÆƬ³§ Fairs, Forums, Events

91ÖÆƬ³§ advisers prioritize accredited U.S. higher education institutions and prospective international students in access to our programming and activities. For 91ÖÆƬ³§-organized events, including recruitment fairs and regional forums, accredited U.S. colleges and universities will be given priority registration, after which agents and other third-party representatives may be registered up to the maximum number of participants for each event.

91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Required Free Services

For students, 91ÖÆƬ³§ Centers provide the following services to students free of charge:

  • Regular introductory group sessions that introduce the U.S. higher education system and the application process for undergraduate and graduate admission
  • Access to the 91ÖÆƬ³§ website
  • Introduction to the advising library and access to basic reference materials
  • Pre-Departure Orientations (although a fee for venue rental and/or refreshments can apply)

For accredited U.S. colleges and universities, all 91ÖÆƬ³§ Centers offer the following services free of charge:

  • Information about international student mobility
  • Information about local education systems
  • Contact information and listings of local high schools and accredited or government-recognized universities 

 91ÖÆƬ³§ Adviser Principles of Good Practice
All 91ÖÆƬ³§ Advisers abide by the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Adviser Principles of Good Practice.ÌýÌý