Resource Posts

Funding for Education Abroad

Funding and financing education abroad is one of the core competency areas for education abroad professionals according to NAFSA's International Education CompetenciesTM. Understanding the federal financial aid system enables you to better serve your students.

Workflows For International Credential Evaluation

This resource, created by 2024 IEM KC leaders, is intended to help define a series of business model workflows aimed at showcasing operational best practices for credential evaluation. The three most model practices of international credential evaluation are: In-house by staff members Through a

IEP Admission Process Efficiencies

To address the evolving needs of prospective international students and enhance operational efficiency, institutions must consider innovative approaches to managing Intensive English Programs (IEPs) and degree-seeking admission processes. This resource outlines five strategic models designed to

How U.S. Policy Is Shaping International Student Choices

NAFSA in partnership with IDP co-hosted a webinar on the impact of U.S. Policy on shaping international student choices. Learn how U.S. immigration policies, political rhetoric, and other dynamics influence where international students choose to study. In this timely webinar, we unpacked the latest

From Concept to Productivity: Generative AI Tools Shaping ISSS Advising

Learn from panelists as they explore the practical integration of generative AI tech tools in the ISSS workplace. Discover real-world examples of AI-driven tools delivering measurable results—streamlining operations and unlocking new efficiencies. Hear from panelists on crucial issues around ethics

Pivots and Possibilities: Preparing for the Future

November 18, 2025

November/December 2025 By Sora H. Friedman As international educators, we start our careers thinking we will be in this field for decades. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the number of international education (IE) professionals considering a shift in career has increased. Whether such change

X Gender Marker Passport Advising Resource

November 5, 2025

Following up on recent questions about the “X” gender marker on U.S. passports and the new CBP sex-field validation, here’s the most current summary: In January 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14168: “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the

International Student Employment: Considerations for Institutional Policy for CPT & NIL

Learn about key considerations for ISSS offices when developing an institutional Curricular Practical Training (CPT) policy. During this engaging discussion, a panel of international education professions drew on content gained from respondents’ questions and themes gathered through a recent

Italy Visa FAQs

Information designed to assist education abroad advisors as they guide their students to obtain a student visa to study abroad in Italy.

Strategies for Internationalization and Enrollment Amid Uncertainties in the U.S.: Transnational Education as a Strategic Imperative

In an era defined by policy volatility, geopolitical shifts, and global competition for talent, U.S. higher education must move beyond traditional paradigms. This timely webinar explores how transnational education (TNE) is no longer optional—it’s essential. Join us for a dynamic conversation with