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How do I apply to the Intensive Full Time Program?
1. Complete the application form. You can can request an application by phone at 508.929.8031 or by mail at IELI, Worcester State College, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA, 01602-2597.
2. Provide Educational Credentials (High School Diploma or College/University transcript) along with an English translation.
3. Complete the Certification of Finances Form available on-line or from our office. The sponsor must have the Financial Declaration Affidavit (Part IV) completed by his/her financial institution. The Certification of Finances Form must be the original.
4. In addition to the Certification of Finances Form, you may also be required to supply six months of your sponsor's most current (within the previous 6 months) bank statements showing sufficient funds ($12,000 U.S. dollars for one sponsor and $6,000 each if there are two sponsors) on deposit to verify the sponsor's ability to pay your expenses. (This is not required if the sponsor is a government agency). Please provide original current statements on bank stationery.
Mail: Application Form, Educational Credentials, Certification of Finances with a nonrefundable $150 application fee to Worcester State College. $100 of the fee will be applied to your tuition, should you attend the program. Payment can be by check made payable to Worcester State College or by MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover credit cards.
Important: It will help you to have two sets of originals of the Certification of Finances Form and your bank statements. One set goes with your application to Worcester State College. The other set of documents you keep to take with you to your appointment with the U.S. Consulate for your visa.
What happens next?
1. When the documents and application fee are received all of your documents will be sent to the Worcester State College International Office.
2. The Worcester State College International Office will issue you an I-20. The International Office will send you your acceptance letter to the college with your I-20. There are several ways you can get your I-20. Please note your choice on the application. If you want it sent express mail you will need to include the $50 fee. If you want the I-20 given to a relative or friend you must sign the "Waiver of Confidential Information" section on the application form. We want to protect your I-20.
3. Take your I-20, your acceptance letter, the affidavit of support, and your financial documents to the U.S. Consulate in your area and apply for your student visa. There is a $100 SEVIS fee which you must pay before your interview at the U.S. consulate. Your I-20 packet from Worcester State College will explain this.
4. You will need to report to the IELI office at Worcester State College within 30 days of your arrival in the U.S. We need to know you have arrived. Not reporting to your school after your arrival can result in immigration canceling your visa status.
5. Bring proof of health insurance with you. Your health insurance needs to come from a company which has a branch in the United States. This helps ensure that your health needs are met while you are in this country.
6. Be prepared to present your passport, I-20, proof of health insurance, and the balance of your tuition upon arrival.
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