Thank you to everyone who attended the 2008 Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation for U.S. scholars and students going to the Middle East and North Africa (NEA), South and Central Asia (SCA), and the Western Hemisphere (WHA).

We hope that you found the event helpful and enjoyable.

Following are links to the various presentations for those of you who would like to review them again and for those who were unable to attend the orientation.


Presentations/handouts for those going to NEA, SCA and WHA

Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE)
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Additional information about the ASPE Health Benefit Guide can be found at: http://exchanges.state.gov/aspe/

U.S. Income Tax Issues - Please reference the following documents that can be found at http://www.irs.gov/

Publication 54 - Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Residents Abroad
Publication 970 – Tax Guide for Scholarships and Fellowships
Publication 463 – Travel, Entertainment, and Gift Expenses
Form 4868: Extension
Form 1040 ES

Presentations/handouts for NEA and SCA only

Health Session Presentation
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ASPE Providers in the Middle East and North Africa
Download Excel File

ASPE Providers in South and Central Asia
Download Excel File

Cross-Cultural Issues Presentation
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Presentations/handouts for WHA only

Health Issues in the Western Hemisphere
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ASPE Providers in Central America, the Caribbean, Bolivia, Paraguay and Venezuela
Download Excel File

Packet Documents

Welcome letter from Deputy Assistant Secretary
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What it means to be a Fulbrighter
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The Fulbright Program - Download PDF

The Fulbright Scholar and Faculty Programs
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J. William Fulbright Bio - Download Word Document

State Alumni Brochure - Download Word Document
Additional information can also be found at http://alumni.state.gov

Fulbright Grants and U.S. Income Taxes
Download Word Document

Article from The Advising Quarterly
"The Process of Reentry: Good News - Bad News"
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Again, congratulations to you on your Fulbright award.

We wish you the best of luck as you prepare to embark on the adventure of increasing mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange.