Binational and International Students

F-1 Visa Border Commuter Students

 

Students who are low-income students who are residents of Mexico may apply for this I-20 category which allows them to attend a college or university in the U.S. that is within 45 miles (approximately 72 kilometers) of the U.S. / Mexico border.

 

F-1 Visa Border Commuters students may attend Grossmont College as full-time or part-time students.

 

Students must abide by the following rules: 

• Full-time students must enroll in below 12 units per semester. 
• Students are not allowed to live in the U.S. They can cross the border only on the days they have classes. 
• Be a resident for at least 1 year prior to the start of the first day of classes
• Students are not allowed to have an F-2 dependent I-20.
• Students are not allowed to work on campus at Grossmont College.
• Students are not allowed to work off campus. 
• Students will receive a new I-20 each semester.

For more information on the F-1 Visa Border Commuter Status, you may visit the U.S. Exchange and Visitor Program website (link)

 

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Application Deadline:

For Fall Semester: by June 15th

For Spring Semester: by October 15th

For Summer Session: by April 15th

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Document	Description
Application Checklist	For students who live close to the U.S./Mexico border and will attend Grossmont College while residing in Mexico.    F1 Border Commuter Application Checklist
AB91 - Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit	Students must submit the AB91 - Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit. This form serves as proof that you meet the requirements for a non-resident tuition exemption and agree to the process of commuting from Mexico to Grossmont College only coming into the USA on days you have class.    Affidavit Form Link