All international (non-immigrant) applicants to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale must meet the same admissions standards as other students (Please refer to Admissions Policy in the Catalog).

All international students, regardless of status, must provide original or official copies of all educational transcripts. Those transcripts must be either prepared in English or include an official translation. All transcripts must be reviewed for equivalency by a NACES sanctioned organization.

Additionally, international students must demonstrate competence in the English language. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers English language courses as part of its commitment to serve the international student.

It is the goal of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale that a student who is placed into the language studies (LS) coursework will, upon successful completion of that coursework, possess the necessary skills to enter English Composition (ENC1101).

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Admissions Requirements for Non-immigrant Students

Applicants seeking to enroll in valid student Non-immigrant status must submit each of the following items:

1. A completed and signed Application for Admission Form including required essay;
2. A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;
3. 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;
4. Official evaluation of educational credentials to determine United States equivalency by a NACES sanctioned organization. Additional information can be found at http://www.naces.org.
5. Proof of English language proficiency (see English and Mathematics proficiency requirement in Catalog);
6. A completed and signed Sponsor’s Statement of Financial Support; (this statement is not required if the student is self-sponsored;)
7. 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;
8. A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit;
9. 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);
10. For all Non-immigrant 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);
11. For all Non-immigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant classification: written confirmation of Non-immigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to The Art Institute;
12. Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved provider upon commencement of studies.

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International Applicants Requesting Transfer from Another Post-secondary Institution

If an applicant seeking to enroll in valid student Non-immigrant status is transferring from a college or university in the United States, the International Student Transfer Clearance Form is also required.

If the applicant is accepted, he/she will be sent additional information regarding the student visa application process. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is authorized under federal law to admit Non-immigrant students.