Answers to Your Questions

If you can't find the answer to your question, this chart will direct you to additional sources of information.

• Who to ask (PDF)

Request Full-Time Equivalency (under-enrollment)

F-1 Students:

The reduced course load/FTE form is now available in the ISAO Portal for current students. We will add access for new students at the start of the semester.

ISAO Portal

J-1 Students:

J-1 FTE Form (PDF)

Add dependents

• Add F-2 dependent (PDF)
• Add J-2 dependent (PDF)

Get a Missouri driver's license

• Apply for or renew a Missouri driver's license (PDF)
• More information on Missouri driver's license

Having trouble getting a driver license?

• Fact sheet (PDF)

Want to buy a car?

• Guide to buying a car (PDF)

Lost your documents?

• Request your I-20 or DS-2019 (PDF)
• Request your I-94

Traveling outside the United States?

Visit the ISAO Portal to submit your travel endorsement request:

ISAO Portal

Want to participate in a Study Abroad program?

International students may participate in semester or short-term study abroad programs through UMKC’s Study Abroad and Global Engagement (SAGE). Outgoing UMKC Study Abroad students, whether they are U.S. citizens or international enrollees, are required to purchase GeoBlue health insurance for the duration of the study abroad program.

Avoid scams

Avoid scams (PDF)

If the scope of your question is beyond UMKC, you may want to talk to an authority on immigration.

• Immigration contacts and resources (PDF)

Need advice from an immigration attorney?

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Bordeau Immigration
• Legal Aid

Inclusion on this list does is not an endorsement and does not constitute any guarantees, warranties or promises regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Exclusion of local or regional immigration lawyers from this list does not represent in any way a judgment on the services they provide.