International Admissions Policy

All international applicants to The Art Institute of California – Hollywood must meet the same admissions standards as all other students. 

Admissions Requirements for Nonimmigrant Students 

Applicants seeking to enroll in valid student (F-1 or M-1) nonimmigrant status must submit each of the following items before a Form I-20 can be issued:

•    A completed and signed Application for Admission Form including required essay;
    
•    A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;

•    Original or official copies of all educational transcripts (high school and, if applicable, university level academic records) and diplomas.  These educational transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete and official English translation;
    
•    Official credential evaluation of non-American educational credentials, if applicable.
    
•    Proof of English language proficiency;
Minimum written TOEFL score required is 500 (paper version), 173 (computer version) or 61 (i-BT) for all bachelor and associate degree level programs and 480 (paper version), 157 (computer version) or 54-55 (i-BT) for all diploma programs.  (Note: Schools with higher minimum TOEFL requirements should adjust required scores.)
    
•    A completed and signed Sponsor’s Statement of Financial Support; (This statement is not required if the student is self-sponsored);
    
•    Official Financial Statements.  Financial statements (typically provided by a bank) must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program as well as all living expenses;
    
•    A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit;
    
•    A photocopy of the student’s passport to provide proof of birth date and citizenship (Students outside the United States who have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate);
    
•    For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application:  a photocopy of the visa page contained within the student’s passport as well as a photocopy of the student’s I/94 arrival departure record (both sides);
    
•    For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant classification:  written confirmation of nonimmigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to The Art Institute and the International Student Transfer Clearance Form;

•    For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in valid F or M nonimmigrant status, transfer of SEVIS record from current/previous school to Ai;

•    For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application and out of F or M nonimmigrant status, receipt of SEVIS records from current/previous school to Ai; note that the transmission of an out of status record in SEVIS by the current/previous school is optional; and,

•    Admission to a full course of study at the school.