1098 T Form

You must have a U.S. issued Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer ID Number (ITIN) to be eligible for the 1098-T tax form.

1098-T tax forms are available by January 31st each year. These forms are NOT mailed, and must be accessed online: login to myPortal > click on the Student tab > click on 1098-T Form Printing (located on the left-hand side).

 

If your 1098-T form is blank, please enter your SSN or ITIN on myPortal.  

*Social Security Number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is required for the 1098-T form. 

• Login to myPortal > Student tab (top) > Student Account Center (left) > Update SSN. 
• March 20th is the deadline to submit your SSN or ITIN in order to obtain your prior year’s 1098-T. 
• If you submit your SSN or ITIN after this date, please provide your tax preparer with your student account history instead.

NOTE: F-1 visa holders are not eligible for 1098-T tax forms.

Courses and Registration

 

Adding/Dropping Classes

To adjust your schedule including adding courses or dropping courses, please contact your academic advisor. If you are unsure of who your academic advisor is, please use this Find My Advisor Form. 

 

Your Schedule

To find your course schedule, go to myPortal - Student Tab - Student Schedule (right side) - View Details.

 

Holds on Your Account

If you have a hold on your account, please contact the following offices. 

Transcript Hold (MT) - intlhelp@trine.edu Students must submit their US transcripts at admit@trine.edu or/and verify their original documents during their seated class.

Business Office Hold (SA) - intlhelp@trine.edu 

Adding Dependent

Please complete this Dependent I-20 Request Form to add a dependent. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

Change of Address

Please complete this Change of Address Form to update your address and SEVIS record. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

Change of Location

To request to change your location, please complete this Change of Location Request Form. This form does not guarantee your request will be approved. You will hear back from the graduate team with a decision on your change of location request approval or denial.

Change of Major

To request to change your major, please complete this Change of Major Request Form. This form does not guarantee your request will be approved. You will hear back from the graduate team with a decision on your change of major request approval or denial.

Change of Name

Please complete this Change of Name Form to update your name and SEVIS record. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

Change of Program End Date

Please complete this Change of Program End Date form to request the change of your program end date.

Change of Visa Status

Please complete this Change of Visa Status Form to request/notify us of your change of status. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

CPT Employment Updates (Job Description, Address, Supervisor Info)

Students fill this out if there has been a change in their currently authorized CPT employment.

CPT Employment Updates

 

CPT Gap Letter of Explanation 

This link is for students applying for STEM OPT with Cap Gap on their SEVIS record. This form will ensure they use the correct dates.

Cap Gap Letter of Explanation

CPT Request or Change of Information

Please complete this CPT Authorization Request Form to request Curricular Practical Training (CPT). 

For more information about CPT, please visit the CPT webpage.

 

Extreme Circumstances Request

Please complete this Extreme Circumstances Request Form if you have an extreme circumstance preventing you from attending your seated class. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

Find my Advisor and DSO

To find your advisor and DSO, please go to this Find My Advisor and DSO Form page and enter your Trine student ID. 

Find my Class

To find your seated class information, please go to this Find My Class Form page and enter your course code and section. 

Please note, this will include seated class dates and times, instructor information, and class locations. 

Graduate Invitation Letter

Please complete this Graduation Invitiation Form to request a letter for your visiting guest. Upon completion of this graduation invitation request form, you will receive an email with an attached invitation letter for your guest. You will need to complete this form for each guest you would like to invite.

Health Insurance

It is required to have health insurance from Trine University. What is the coverage? 

Per university policy, it is required to have health insurance through Trine University as an F-1 visa holder. Students are enrolled in health insurance automatically, one week after classes begin.

Cost per semester is:         

Fall: $490 (August - January coverage)
Spring: $780 (January - August coverage)
Summer: $365 (May - August coverage)

To waive Trine's international health insurance, you must show proof of sponsored health insurance, which would be from your government, your employer, or your previous university (if the international health insurance is still valid). Waiver instructions will be given during the orientation webinar and he International Graduate Orientation modules. Due date for insurance waiver is the Wednesday before classes. Any waiver requests after the due date will not be approved. 

To see more information, please visit this page.

Note: This is only required for and only given to F-1 visa holders, Other visas are not eligible. We do not provide coverage for F-2 dependents. Students must contact UHCSR directly within 30 days of insurance registration to add dependents. 

Applying for SSN

To obtain an Social Security Number (SSN), you must first have a job offer. Once you get a job offer, and it is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), you will need to make an appointment to apply for one at your nearest Social Security Office. Most are requiring an appointment due to COVID. You will be required to provide the following:

1. Passport
2. Visa (does not apply to Canadians)
3. I-94
4. I-20 with Work Authorization
5. 2 Proofs of Residency (we can supply one for you if you fill out the Proof of Residency Form)
6. SS-5 Form (SSN application PDF form)

IT/Moodle Questions

For questions about technology including computer issues, account login information, Moodle, or other information technology questions, please visit the Information Technology Services portal.

Post Completion OPT Request

Please login to the Office of International Services Login Page to complete the Post Completion OPT Request.

Once logged in: 

1. Navigate to the menu labeled "Student Services" on the left
2. Select the Post Completion OPT Application
3. Enter your desired OPT start and end date

As soon as you complete the form, you will receive an email confirmation and be in the queue for processing. 

Official Trine University Transcript Request

The Office of the Registrar provides official transcripts for Trine/Tri-State University students and alumni. To request a transcript you will need to create an account through the Parchment website. The cost for this service is $10 per transcript.

Orientation Modules

Orientation Module can be found in Moodle on your student dashboard. Trine University international graduate students are required to complete these modules by the end of their first term. 

To complete these modules, please note you must work through each section by reading and answering all required questions before moving onto the next section. 

If you have any questions regarding orientation modules, please contact the graduate academic team at intlhelp@trine.edu.

Pay or View Bill Information

Bills are always due the Friday before classes start.

Failure to pay your bill by the due date will result in your classes being dropped and dismissal from Trine University.

To view your bill:

• Login to myPortal > click on the Student tab > Student Account Center > View or Pay My Bill.
• This will take you to your Nelnet account, where you can view your bill 24/7 and pay your bill, all in one place.
   

Payment Option #1: Pay your balance in full via one-time payment.

To pay with U.S. funds:

• In your Nelnet account, click on “Make a Payment” and enter all of the requested information.
• American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted online with a 2.85% transaction fee.
• eCheck (no additional cost) – ACH payment directly from your U.S. checking or savings account.
• To pay with foreign currency:
  Go to PayMyTuition or Flywire and enter the requested information.
   

Payment Option #2: Enroll in a monthly payment plan.

• In your Nelnet account, click on “Set up a Payment Plan”.
  There is a $35 fee to enroll. NOTE: you must re-enroll each semester that you need a payment plan.
• Payment Plan options: 6, 5, 4, or 3 month plans are available (depending on when you enroll).
• Payments are processed automatically on the 1st or 15th of each month, depending on which date you select.
• Once enrolled, your “Payment Plan Remaining Balance” will reflect on your bill.
   

For questions, please contact the International Business Office at intlhelp@trine.edu or 260.665.4567.

Proof of Enrollment

Please complete this Proof of Enrollment Form. You will receive your request letter/form within 24 hours to your email.

Proof of Residency Letter (DMV)

Please complete this Proof of Residency Form. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing. 

Summer Break Request

All students on an F-1 visa may leave the United States during summer break. No support letter is necessary.

Please make sure to have a travel signature on the back of your I-20. The signature must be less than one year old upon your return to the US. If you need an I-20 with a new travel signature, please complete the I-20 Request Form.

For further help with this, please contact both your advisor and DSO. To find them, go to this Find My Advisor and DSO Form page and enter your Trine student ID.

I-20 Request

Transfer students will receive their Trine I-20 two weeks after classes begin. Requests from transfer students will not be processed until then. Transfer students should not complete the form below.

Please complete this I-20 Request Form. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

 

RCL Request

Please complete this RCL Request form to request an RCL (Reduced Course Load). 

RFE Request

Please complete this Request for Evidence (RFE) Form. As soon as you complete the form, you will be in the queue for processing.

SSN Support Letter

Please complete this Social Security Letter (SSN) Request Form. As soon as you complete the form, you will be emailed your letter.

STEM Approved OPT I-20 Request (STEM EAD Required)

Students can request an I-20 after receiving a STEM EAD card.  This allows us to verify their SEVIS record has been updated by USCIS.

 

STEM Approved OPT I20 Request

Transfer Credit Request

Please complete this Transfer Credit Request Form to request transfer credits from another university.  

NOTE: This form should be used by current Trine University students wishing to request a transfer of graduate credit coursework from another school to be accepted at Trine University. 

• Course transfers must be equivalent to Trine University courses. This is reviewed by the graduate programs team. Not all course requests are granted.
• Course transfers are only accepted from US institutions.
• Evaluations will be completed after your first successful semester at Trine University.

Withdrawing from Trine University

Please complete this Withdraw Form if you are withdrawing from Trine University. This includes if you are transferring to another university, leaving the country, or changing visa status.