A student visa extension can be granted if an individual wishes to continue their education and needs more time. F1 student visas are generally granted to those foreign students who wish to attend schools and seek a higher education within the United States. There are a number of requirements that must be fulfilled for a student to get such visas, however they are granted all the time. If an individual wishes to get a student visa extension, they need to make the proper provisions and apply to show that they are still keeping with the minimum number of credits to do so. There are sometimes fees associated with the process as well that the individual must be able to pay at time of application or extension request.