Federal Tax Return Deadline Update: May 17th

As many of you have already heard, while Tax Day is typically on April 15th every year, the IRS has changed the deadline for the second year in a row to accommodate during COVID-19. Students will now have until May 17th to file their federal tax returns. Our Form 8843 Wizard will populate the required tax form for students after they provide the necessary tax information. In addition to our wizard, we have other helpful resources in our Student Tax Return section including step-by-step instructions on how to file, student tax FAQs, tax preparation videos and information on a tax preparation service. Feel free to share our helpful tax resource section or our upcoming live event link where your students can ask a tax expert from Sprintax their tax questions.

Announcement: Lead Export Improvement

Spring is officially here and we could not think of a better time to announce new improvements to help keep you organized. As of the first week of April, when you export your leads to a .CSV file you will notice that the first name and last name of your leads will be in separate columns. Additionally, each component of their address will be broken down by column for an easier upload into your CRM. We have received many requests for this update recently and it is our goal to continuously improve the services we provide our clients while making your recruitment process as easy as possible.

When exporting your leads into a .CSV file, you can either export the entire list or filter based upon a specific time period. Simply follow the steps below to get started:

1. Login to your InternationalStudent.com admin account
2. Click ‘View Dashboard’
3. Click the envelope on the right hand side
4. Select the date range at the bottom
5. Select download leads
6. Click ‘Search’
7. Your leads will automatically download as a .CSV file

If you have any questions on this change please do not hesitate to reach out.

Join Our Webinar: Promoting & Developing Culture While Students Learn Online

While an online learning option is a viable solution in response to COVID restrictions, there is no doubt that one of the most challenging hurdles to overcome is the absence of physical interactions. During this webinar, we will discuss how the shift from traditional to online learning impacts an international student’s cultural experience and dive into ways you can keep students engaged and interacting with each other in a virtual learning environment. Sign up and join us on May 19th at 11am EDT!

Share Your Earth Day Action Shot

Does your campus or international student office have big plans this Earth Day? Whether picking up trash or planting trees, send us a photo after of how you celebrated and we’ll share it on our Facebook page!

Welcome Aboard

We’d like to give a very warm welcome to our newest partners at George Mason University. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your international student recruitment efforts!

Social Media Tip: Have Students Help Run Your Social

It might seem like a risky idea to give a student control of your institution’s social media, however, doing so could increase your institution’s reach. We recommend seeking out international student influencers at your school who have already established a sizable following on social media to run your account for a few days. These students will already have a background in content creation and will be able to reach their follower base. Plus, having a student run your account will give prospective students a first-hand look at what it’s like to be a student at your institution. Find a student, establish their guidelines and goals, then give it a try!