Educational License

 

Memorandum



DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20220

May 10, 1996

OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL


Travel to Cuba to engage in activities related to study for an undergraduate or graduate degree sponsored by a college or university located in the United States

Guidelines for License Applications:


The Cuban Assets Control Regulations 31 C.F.R.-Part 515 (the "Regulations"), prohibit U.S., persons from engaging in all unlicensed transactions in which Cuba or a Cuban national has an interest. This includes travel-related transactions.
Pursuant to 31 C o F.R. 515,560(b) and (c) of the Regulations, the Office of Foreign Assets Control will consider on a case-by-case basis, the issuance of specific licenses to permit transactions related to travel and maintenance in Cuba by U.S. persons for the purpose of engaging in clearly defined educational activities consistent with Section 515.419 of the Regulations. Section 515,419(a)(2) provides for the specific licensing of travel transactions in Cuba related to study for an undergraduate or graduate degree sponsored by a college or university located in the United States.
License applications may be prepared in letter format 'and should include the following information so that a fully informed determination may he made on the application:

1. A description of the proposed activity in Cuba.

2. A statement of your academic status (e.g., junior, senior, graduate student).

3. Proof of current enrollment at a college or university (i.e., a photocopy of your current student identification).

4. A statement from your professor on official college or university letterhead stationary explaining how the proposed activity is related to study for the degree, in6luding, if applicable, course title.

5. The proposed dates of travel to and from Cuba.

6. Your name, address and telephone number.


The application shall be mailed to:
Director
Office of-Foreign Assets Control
U.S. Department of the Treasury
2nd Floor Annex
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20220


NOTE: When numerous individuals are involved in the proposed travel, a consolidated application may be submitted, as long as the information above is furnished for each person. Attorneys or others acting on behalf of applicants must affirm they are authorized to act on behalf of the individual travelers. For additional information regarding the Cuba embargo, please refer to our brochures.