International Student Policy

Life University is currently approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to issue I-20 certificates.
* Distance Learning and Independent Study are not options for international students.


NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

New students applying for the I-20 certificate must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Students must be admitted to the university.
2. Submit a completed I-20 Application form available in the administration office.
3. Submit a completedInternational Student Financial Information form along with current financial statements providing evidence of financila support including tuition, fees, living expenses, books, insurance, supplies, and transportation.
4. Students who have sponsors must submit a completed INS Affidavit of Support form (I-134) along with all the required supporting documents.
5. Provide a clear legible copy of a valid passport with the full name, picture, and expiration date showing.
6. All international students enrolling in any program other than ESL100, ESL200, ESL300, TOEFEL Preparation, and Business English must provide a copy of their TOEFEL exam results showing a minimum score of 500 (or 173 on computer based exam).
7. New international students with dependents must complete the dependents section of the I-20 Application form and provide a clear eligible copy of each dependent's valid passport with the full name, picture, and expiration date showing.

TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students who wish to transfer to Life University from other institutions must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Students must be admitted to the university.
2. Submit a completed I-20 Application form available in the administration office.
3. Submit a completed International Student Financial Information form along with current financial statements providing evidence of financial support including tuition, fees, living expenses, books, insurance, supplies, and transportation.
4. Students who have sponsors must submit a completed INS affidavit of Support form (I-134) along with all the required supporting documents.
5. Submit a completed Notice of Intent to Transfer to Life University form.
6. Provide a copy of both sides of the student's INS I-94 form.
7. Provide an endorsed copy of the student's previous I-20 form.
8. Provide a clear legible copy of a valid passport with the full name, picture, and expiration date showing.
9. All international students enrolling in any program other than ESL100, ESL200, ESL300, TOEFEL Preparation, and Business English must provide a copy of their TOEFEL exam results showing a minimum score of 500 (or 173 on computer based exam).
10. Transferring international students with dependent's must complete the dependent's section of the I-20 Application form and provide a clear copy of each dependent's INS I-94 form (both sides) and valid passport with the full name, picture, and expiration date showing.