Government-Related Support
Sponsored students have a dedicated International Student Adviser (ISA) to assist with navigating immigration concerns.

Should I contact my ISSA advisor?
Penn State Global has a dedicated International Student Adviser (ISA) from International Student & Scholar Advising (ISSA), who advises sponsored students on various topics affected by federal regulations.
Sponsored Students are also encouraged to communicate with our Sponsored Student Coordinator, who is happy to advise on various topics, including sponsorship requirements, academic performance concerns, and intercultural adaptation.
We aim to help sponsored students navigate sponsor requirements and federal regulations to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements. Sponsored students can visit our Sponsored Student ISA during daily Walk-In Advising hours.