Higher Education

High Street Partners is the only international business services firm specializing in supporting the needs of the higher ed community with international programs. Our clients include many of the top research universities in the world, along with smaller colleges and similar organizations looking to expand their academic or research curriculum internationally for the first time.

We offer a single point of accountability and a one-stop shop for all of international compliance requirements needed by these organizations.  HSP specializes in practical and cost-effective solutions to help manage the reputational and compliance risks brought on by overseas expansion, and easing the associated operational challenges. 

Examples of HSP's solutions for the Higher Education market:

• Finding safe accommodations and transportation for students and employees in remote regions
• Assuring full compliance with study abroad programs and the expansion of international branch campuses
• Cash management best practice, including transfers to developing world countries or outsourcing overseas bank accounts (avoiding the “cash in a suitcase” and use of personal bank accounts prevalent historically)
• Hiring and paying local employees
• Full support of expats and third-country nationals (TCNs) working abroad
• Support for domestic reporting requirements, such as A-133, US Export Controls and the updated disclosure requirements of IRS Form 990 

We’ve helped over 300 of the most progressive research universities, non-profit organizations, multinational corporations, and emerging technology companies manage their operations in more than 100 countries.  Let HSP focus on your cross-border compliance requirements, so you can focus on the academic mission.