American Language Institute Application Instructions

The American Language Institute (ALI) provides an I-20 Form, Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status, for students who need to apply for an F-1 student visa in their home country.

The ALI is a full-time intensive English program where you will learn and improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. If you plan to attend San Francisco State University (SF State) in the future, you can apply for the Conditional Eligibility Service. This service lets you know if your GPA (grade point average) is high enough to apply to SF State before coming to the US. If you are eligible to apply to SF State, you will receive a letter that can be used for your student visa interview as support of your plans for further US university study.

Who can apply You must be:

- a graduate of high school or secondary school, - and able to speak, understand, write, and read simple English sentences

When to apply There is no deadline to apply, but allow time to apply for the F-1 visa (if needed). The ALI accepts students for each session on a first-come, first-served basis. See Session Dates & Fees for details.

How to apply ALI must receive all required documents and fees before processing the application. ALI paper application http://ali.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/application.pdf $250 application fee and tuition deposit (non-refundable). Check or money order payable to SF State – CEL/ALI. Copy of passport (biographical page). Bank letter with available funds of at least $34,500 USD or equivalent in other currency. (F1 visa students only)

o Letter must be written in English on bank letterhead/stationery and signed by a bank official, ando Dated within 12 months of the session start date.

- If your academic and living expenses will be paid by a family member or another person, that person must give a bank letter AND sign the sponsor section of the application or give a sponsor's letter http://ali.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/sponsor-letter.pdf

- If you are sponsored by a government, employer, or other institution, a financial guarantee letter from your sponsor with the amounts and length of sponsorship is required.

Additional requirements for Conditional Eligibility Service Plan to Apply Form http://ali.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/conditional-eligibility.pdf Official or clear copies of academic records from all schools, universities, or institutions attended.

- If your school does not issue transcript in English, submit official academic records in the original language AND anEnglish translation from an official translation company. Notary is not accepted.

- Submitted documents become property of SF State and cannot be returned.

Undergraduate 1. University transcript and diploma (if any)2. High school or secondary school transcript (years 9-12) and diploma

- If you are currently in the final year of high school, send grades through your first semester (or second trimester) of year 12.- If you already completed high school, send transcript and proof of high school graduation.

3. Gap letter if you have any long periods (more than a year) where you did not attend any academic institutions.http://ali.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/gap-form.pdf

Graduate 1. University transcript and proof of award of degree (diploma)

Mail all documents to: American Language InstituteSan Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, Hum 101. San Francisco, CA 94132, USA. Phone: (415) 338-1438

Gap letter for undergraduate applicants (if applicable)

Session Dates & Fees

SESSION DATES (# of weeks in session)

APPLY AFTER TUITION* HEALTH

INSURANCE Spring 2017 February 1, 2017 – May, 3, 2017

(12 weeks of instruction) August 1,

2016 $4,315 $523.95

Summer 2017 May 31, 2017 – August 9, 2017 (10 weeks of instruction)

January 1, 2017 $4,030 $401.40

Fall 2017 September 6, 2017 – December 6, 2017 (12 weeks of instruction)

February 1, 2017 $4,315 To be

announced *Includes fees for TOEFL tests and materials. Fees are subject to change.

Other expenses to be paid during Orientation Week Category Amount

Books & Supplies $100 - $150

Activities (optional) San Francisco Bay Cruise Other

$35 $15-$35

All fees are subject to change

Application Checklist

F-1 Visa Applicants F-1 Transfer Non F-1 Applicants

For students who need to apply for an F-1 student visa.

For F-1 students who are already studying in the U.S. and want to transfer to the ALI.

For U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and students on other visa types which permit them to attend school full-time.

1. ALI application 1. ALI application 1. ALI application (skip2. $250 check payable to SF 2. $250 check payable to SF Immigration Information part)

State-CEL/ALI State-CEL/ALI 2. $250 check payable to SF3. Bank letter or financial 3. Bank letter or financial State-CEL/ALI

guarantee guarantee 3. Copy of U.S. passport4. Sponsor’s letter (if applicable) 4. Sponsor’s letter (if applicable) OR green card5. Copy of passport biographical 5. Copy of passport biographical OR visa

page page6. Copy of previous I-20, F-1 visa,

and I-94For the Conditional Eligibility service (optional)

1. Documents listed above, and2. Plan to Apply form3.4. Transcript and diploma/certificate from all institutions attended

Express mail service (optional) for delivery of I-20 form and admission letter 1. Create an account with University Express Mail Services https://study.eshipglobal.com2. For detailed instructions go to https://ali.sfsu.edu/express-mail

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Sex: ☐Male ☐Female Email:

Country of Birth: Country of Citizenship:

Permanent Home Country Address. Physical address of residency. No business or P.O. Box address

Address City

American Language Institute Application

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Start session: Year: 20 ☐ Spring (Feb-May) ☐ Summer (May/June-Aug) ☐ Fall (Sept-Dec)

Visa type while studying at the ALI:

☐ F-1 student visa ☐ Other visa ___________ (contact the ALI to verify eligibility ali@sfsu.edu) ☐ US Citizen/Permanent Resident (submit copy of US passport/green card)

Do you want to study at SF State in the future? ☐ No ☐ Yes. I want to get a ☐ Bachelor’s degree ☐ Master’s degree Do you want a Conditional Eligibility letter? ☐ No ☐ Yes. Go to http://ali.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/conditional-eligibility.pdf

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Given Name: Middle Name: Family Name:

Telephone State/Province Zip Code Country

Mailing Address. If different from permanent home address

Address City

State/Province Zip Code Telephone

Agent Name

Country

Agent Email

Mailing Options: choose one of the following choices for the delivery of your admission documents and/or I-20. ☐ Air Mail No tracking number. Approximate delivery times: 3-5 days within the U.S., and 2-6 weeks overseas (depending on your country's mail system). ☐ Express Mail (DHL, FedEx, or UPS) Tracking number available. Delivery time is 3-5 days. Express mail service is at your expense. You need to create an account with University Express Mail Services (UEMS). For instructions go to http://ali.sfsu.edu/express-mail ☐ In Person. I will pick up my admission package at the ALI office (bring a photo ID)

☐ In Person. I give permission to the following person to pick up my admission package. (The authorized person must show his/her photo ID)

Name:

Student’s signature

Telephone/E-mail:

Date (mm/dd/yyyy):

IMMIGRATION INFORMATION (F1 visa student only)

TRANSFER INFORMATION Complete this section, if you are an F1 student currently attending another school in the U.S. and want to transfer to the ALI. Send copy of all your (and your dependent if any) I-20 forms, passport, and F student visa.

School Name:

Last day of classes (mm/dd/yyyy):

Are you travelling outside the US before the ALI session? ☐ No ☐ Yes. Dates of travel:

ure:

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IMMIGRATION INFORMATION (F1 visa student only) cont.

DEPENDENTS INFORMATION If your spouse and/or child(ren) (under 21) will come to live with you while you study at ALI, they will need to apply for F2 visas. F2 visa holders cannot work or attend formal academic programs at a college or university. It is recommended that all dependents have health insurance. You need to show additional funds to support your dependent(s): add $7500 for your spouse and/or $5000 for each child. Submit a copy of each dependent’s passport and fill out the information below.

Family Name Given Name Middle Name Sex Relationship Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

FINANCIAL VERIFICATION All F1 visa students must show proof of sufficient funds to pay for all estimated academic, living, and personal expenses for a year of studies at the ALI. The school does not have financial aid for students, and students are not allowed to work. Financial support can be any combination of personal or sponsored funding.

Source of funds

Personal funds (provide bank letter)

USD $ ___________ Sponsor (provide bank letter, and complete sponsor agreement section below or submit a sponsor’s letter)

USD $ ___________ Scholarship (provide financial guarantee or award letter)

SPONSOR AGREEMENT I guarantee that the amount shown above is available for the student on this application for his/her studies at the ALI.

Name of Sponsor:

Sponsor’s signature

MEDICAL INSURANCE AGREEMENT F1 and J visa students must have health insurance, medical evacuation, and repatriation coverage while studying at the ALI. “I acknowledge that I must have health insurance coverage while studying at the ALI at SF State”

Signature Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

HOME COUNTRY EMERGENCY CONTACT Provide the information of someone in your home country that can be contacted in case of an emergency.

Relationship: Given Name:

E-mail:

Family Name:

Phone number:

Relationship to student:

Amount of funds

USD $ ___________

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

CERTIFICATION I have read all the information about admission and the information I am providing in the application is complete and true. I understand that admission to the ALI is subject to payment of all fees and tuition. I further understand that admission to the ALI does not imply admission to academic study at SF State.

Name and signature of parent/guardian if student is under 18 years of age

Name of parent:

Signature Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Signature Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Last modified 2/22/17