Visa Information

The purpose of this site is to assist international students through the ever-changing process of International Admissions. In the past year, the United States Government has been increasing national security. These changes mean that obtaining a student visa can be more time consuming than it has been in the past. The Office of Admissions will support prospective international students through the application process and will furnish them with the information necessary to apply for their student visas from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

All international students are required to hold a visa when they are studying at any college in the United States. The most common visa is the F-1. In order to apply for the F-1 visa, the student must first qualify the Form I-20. The College issues the I-20 once a student has been formally accepted to the College and the following items have been forwarded:

• A non-refundable deposit of $400.00 U.S. for Dormitory students and $200.00 for Commuters.
• A hard copy of a financial statement from the student or sponsor's bank showing a minimum of $32,000.00 U.S. Dollars.
• If the student has a sponsor, a signed and notarized letter guaranteeing support.
• Results from the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• A copy of your I-20 from any other American college or university previously attended.