Am I eligible to become a member of International Exchange Alumni?
All current and former participiants of U.S. federal government-sponsored exchange programs are eligible to become members of International Exchange Alumni.
How do I become a member of International Exchange Alumni?
To register to become a member of International Exchange Alumni, please follow these steps:
- In the Member Log In section of the homepage, click on the “Create an account” link.
- Complete Step 1 by filling out the required information on the registration form.
- Make sure to include all appropriate program information (name as it appears on your passport, program dates, etc.). Please select the appropriate program name from the dropdown menu.
- Once all of the required information has been entered, click the “Submit My Information” button at the bottom of the screen.
Upon submitting your registration information, our staff will review and verify your registration information for approval within 10 business days.
Once your account has been approved, you will receive an email to notify you that your account has been approved. Click on the activation link in this email to activate your account.
Why do all members have to be approved?
The membership approval process is a security measure to protect the privacy of all members of International Exchange Alumni. Additionally, we approve members to ensure that only alumni and current participants of U.S. government exchanges can gain access to the membership benefits offered through the website.
I’ve waited 10 business days and my site membership still hasn’t been approved. What’s going on?
Incomplete or inaccurate registration information can delay the approval process. If you think you submitted incomplete or inaccurate information, please contact us to correct the error.
Additionally, if you belong to a program that has not yet begun or that has only recently begun, your membership may require additional time to approve as our records may not yet have been updated.
If you’ve waited more than 10 business days and still have not been approved, you can help us speed the process by emailing us a copy of an exchange program invitation letter of certificate of program completion. This will provide the necessary proof to verify that you are, in fact, a current or former exchange program participant so that we can approve your membership to International Exchange Alumni.
What should I do if I entered incorrect information during the registration process?
If any of the information you provided when you registered is incomplete or inaccurate, the approval of your membership could be delayed. Please contact us if you need to update any of your information.
Some common mistakes made when registering to become a member of the website include:
- Using a nickname when registering,
- Selecting the wrong program,
- Not including your maiden name or the name you used during your program,
- Spelling your name differently than what was used during your program/than what is on your passport,
- Or incorrectly entering your birth date.
How can I contact the International Exchange Alumni support team?
Unable to find an answer to your question? Email your question to exchangealumni@state.gov.
I am a current participant. Can I become a member of International Exchange Alumni?
Yes, as a current participant of a U.S. federal government-funded exchange program you are eligible to become a member of International Exchange Alumni. To register to become a member of international Exchange alumni, please follow these steps:
- In the Member Log In section of the homepage, click on the “Create an account link” link;
- Complete Step 1 by filling out the required information on the registration form;
- Make sure to include all appropriate program information (name as it appears on your passport, program dates, etc.). Please select the appropriate program name from the dropdown menu;
- Once all of the required information has been entered, click the “Submit My Information” button at the bottom of the screen.
Upon submitting your registration information, our staff will review and verify your registration information for approval within 10 business days.
Once your account has been approved, you will receive an email to notify you that your account has been approved. Click on the activation link in this email to activate your account.
I’m looking for grant and scholarship opportunities. How can International Exchange Alumni help me?
International Exchange Alumni invites alumni to submit project proposals to the annual Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) competition. The AEIF offers alumni of United States government-funded exchange programs the opportunity to address global issues on a local, national, regional or international level. You can receive notifications about this competition and other alumni news by signing up to receive emails from our office.
Other grant and funding opportunities are available to alumni year-round by visiting COS Funding Opportunities which can be found in the Resources section under Grant Opportunities. There you can search a comprehensive database of available funding, containing more than $33 billion in grants, fellowships, prizes, and other opportunities.
We also recommend that you visit the Grant & Funding Opportunities page. There, you can view opportunities posted by alumni and also post new grant opportunities for other alumni.
Finally, to find information about scholarships and exchange programs, we recommend you consult the following sources:
- The website of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- The Public Affairs Section at your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate
- EducationUSA
How do I post an “Alumni Update?
All alumni members of International Exchange Alumni are encouraged to post “Alumni Updates” about their recent or upcoming alumni-related activities. To post an update:
- Click on the “Post” button in the top right hand corner of any page;
- Select “Post an Update” from the dropdown menu;
- Fill out the update form;
- Click on the “Submit Update” button to create your update.
Your update should display in one of the many Latest Activity feeds on the Alumni site.
How can I sign up for RSS feeds from the International Exchange Alumni website?
Follow the steps below to sign up for RSS feeds of your favorite content from the International Exchange Alumni website:
- Click on the "My Profile" link at the top right hand corner of the website;
- On your profile page, select the ‘Profile Settings’ tab;
- At the bottom of the page expand the ‘E-mail Newsletter and RSS Subscriptions’ accordion;
- Click on one of the RSS token links for the RSS content feed you are interested in;
- You will be directed to the default RSS landing page for the RSS feed you selected;
- Subscribe to the feed by selecting your preferred RSS service (like Google Reader or My Yahoo) in the dropdown menu at the top of the page;
- Click on the ‘Subscribe Now’ button and follow the specific instructions for your preferred RSS service.
How do I contact the International Exchange Alumni support team?
Unable to find an answer to your question? Email your question to exchangealumni@state.gov.
How can I sign up for E-mail newsletters from the International Exchange Alumni website?
By subscribing to the newsletter, you will stay up-to-date on new job opportunities, alumni stories, events, and other opportunities available to you as a member of International Exchange Alumni.
Follow the steps below to sign up to receive newsletters from International Exchange Alumni:
- Click on the ‘My Profile’ link in the top right hand corner of the site;
- On the ‘My Account’ page, click on the ‘Profile Settings’ tab;
- Expand the ‘E-mail newsletters’ accordion at the bottom of the page by clicking on the ‘+ Expand’ link;
- Click on the ‘Subscribe’ link and you will be automatically added to the E-mail newsletter mailing list.
How do I add a program to my profile?
If you have participated in multiple exchange programs, it’s easy to add programs to your profile. Simply click "My Profile" at the top right hand corner of the website. On your profile, select the "Add an Exchange Program" link. Enter all of the required program information and click "Save" to add the program to your profile.
How do I update my Career Highlights?
To add a new career highlight, simply click "My Profile" at the top right hand corner of the website. On your profile, select the "Add" link in the Career Highlights section. Enter all of the required employment history details and click "Save" to add the job position to your profile.
How do I update my Educational Highlights?
To add a new school or degree to your Educational Highlights, simply click "My Profile" at the top right hand corner of the website. On your profile, select the "Add" link in the Educational Highlights section. Enter all of the required educational history details and click "Save" to add the Educational Highlight to your profile.
How can I post an event for other alumni to see?
All alumni members of International Exchange Alumni are encouraged to post “Events” about their upcoming alumni-related activities. These events will be viewable by all other alumni members of the site, but not by the public. To post an event:
- Click on the “Post” button in the top right hand corner of any page;
- Select “Post an Event” from the dropdown menu;
- Fill out the event form;
- Click on the “Submit Event” button to create your Event.
Your event should display on the Events page on the Alumni site.