Life as a frontier student: registration and costs for USES/SUPSI (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• Commuting undergraduates can enroll in USI/SUPSI with no hassle.
• They must be aware of the differences between the status of working border worker and that of commuter student.

Key facts

• What: Commuting college students can sign up FOR USI/SUPSI with no hassle.
• When: Not specified.
• Where: Ticino, Italy.
• Who: Commuting university students.
• Amount: Not specified.

The New Frontier Agreement was signed on 23 December 2020, effective from 1 January 2024. The Italian ratification was carried out with Law 83 of 13 June 2023.

Life as a frontier student: registration and costs for USES/SUPSI

Commuter university students who wish to enroll in USI/SUPSI do not have to worry about their border status. According to current legislation, they can access studies without problems. However, it is important to be aware of the differences between worker and commuter status.

Registration for USES/SUPSI

To enroll in USI/SUPSI, commuter college students must submit the following documentation:

• Valid ID
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of enrolment at the university of origin
• Declaration of family burden (if applicable)

Registration fees and taxes

Tuition and fees for commuter college students are the same as those for

Operational details

Life as a frontier student: registration and costs for USES/SUPSI

USI/SUPSI enrollment is possible for commuting university students, but they must be aware of the differences between the status of working border worker and that of commuting student. The New Frontier Agreement provides for the exemption of 10,000 Swiss francs for new frontier workers.

Who can join USI/SUPSI

Commuting undergraduates may enroll in USI/SUPSI, but must be aware of regulations related to cross-border work. According to the Convention between the Swiss Confederation and Italy, signed on 21 April 1998, commuting students can work in Switzerland without applying for a work permit, but must comply with the rules relating to taxation and social security.

Costs for border students

Border students must pay the same fees and fees as Swiss students, but can benefit from the 10,000 Swiss franc deductible under the New Border Agreement. In addition, border students can apply for a fee for registration at USI/SUPSI, which may vary depending on the municipality of residence.

Concrete example

Suppose a border student has a residence in Bellinzona and enrolls in USI/SUPSI. In this case, the registration fee could be 500 Swiss francs per year. If the border pupil works in Switzerland as a waiter, he could

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Key points

Life as a frontier student: registration and costs for USES/SUPSI Commuter students must be aware of the differences between the status of a working frontier student and that of a commuter student. The New Frontier Agreement provides for the exemption of 10,000 Swiss francs for new frontier workers. This means that border workers can work in Switzerland without having to pay income taxes, up to a certain amount. Students can enroll in USI/SUPSI without problems, but they must be aware of the differences between the status of a working border worker and that of a commuter student. In particular, working border workers must pay income taxes, while commuting students can take advantage of tax breaks. For example, if a working frontier worker earns 50,000 Swiss francs a year, he has to pay income taxes, which can amount to about 10,000 Swiss francs. If, on the other hand, a commuter student earns the same amount, they can benefit from a 50% tax relief, so they will only pay 5,000 Swiss francs in fees. The allowance of 10,000 Swiss francs for new frontier workers is provided for by the New Frontier Agreement, which was signed on 21 June 2019. This agreement also provides for the possibility of extending the allowance to 20,000 Swiss francs for frontier workers working in strategic sectors, such as health and education. To enroll in USI/SUPSI, commuter students must submit an application for The data necessary for registration can be extracted from: Identity card Employment contract Business register of the Canton of Ticino Tables and graphs The following table summarizes the costs of registration to USI/SUPSI for commuting students: | Type of registration | Cost | -- | -- - | | Registration to USI/SUPSI | 500 Swiss francs per year | | Registration to the business register of the Canton of Ticino | 100 Swiss francs per year | | Liability insurance | 50 Swiss francs per year | The following table summarises the allowances for frontier workers: | Type of allowance | Amount | | -- - | -- - | Deductible for new frontier workers | 10'000 Swiss francs | | Deductible for frontier workers working in strategic sectors | 20'000 Swiss francs | The following table summarises the tax allowances for commuter students: | Type of tax allowance | Amount | - | -- - | | 50% tax allowance | 25'000 Swiss francs | Conclusions In summary, commuter students should be aware of the differences between the status of a working border worker and that of a commuter student. Working border workers must pay income taxes, while commuting students can take advantage of tax breaks. The allowance of 10,000 Swiss francs for new frontier workers is provided for in the New Frontier Agreement, which was signed on 21