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The steps necessary to apply to the ALI differ depending on F-1 visa status. If you have questions about the process or need guidance, please contact us.

Application Process for New F-1 Visa Students

  1. Prepare the following documents:
    • Completed ALI application form
    • Statement of financial support*
    • Copy of your valid passport photo page
    • The English exam result that meets the language proficiency requirement (see Language Students page for more details if you don't have a test result, contact us)
  2. Email scanned copies of above documents to studyabroad@csub.edu.
  3. The SEVIS temporarily accepts the printed acceptance letter and the I-20 that are emailed to the applicants. Upon acceptance, ALI will email the applicants the acceptance letter and the I-20.
  4. Upon receipt of visa documents, make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy in your home country to complete the process.

*Statement of financial support: Applicants of ALI must provide evidence of adequate financial resources for their period of study in the U.S. Financial support documents can be bank statements and/or the scholarship award letter. ALI applicants must provide proof of financial resources of $29,000 or more that are available while they study at ALI. The fees and expenses are estimated based on one academic year (4 terms, 9 months). Please add $7,200 if a spouse accompanies you, and $3,600 for each child that accompanies you. All documents must be in English.

Application Process for NON-F-1 Visa and Transfer Students

  1. Prepare the following documents:
    • Completed ALI application form
    • Copy of the proof of the legal status in the U.S. 
    • Transfer-in eligibility form completed by the student and the current program (F-1 transfer students only)
    • The English exam result that meets the language proficiency requirement (see Language Students page for more details if you don't have a test result, contact us)
  2. Email scanned copies of above documents to studyabroad@csub.edu.