All international (nonimmigrant) applicants to The Art Institute of Indianapolis must meet the same admissions standards as all other students (please refer to Admissions Requirements for all students in The Art Institute of Indianapolis Catalog).

English Language Proficiency Policy
All applicants to The Art Institute of Indianapolis whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language.  Demonstration that English is an applicant’s “first” language can be satisfied if the applicant submits a diploma from secondary school (or above) in a system in which English is the official language of instruction.  If English is not the applicant’s “first” language, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Proficiency standard through submission of an official minimum score on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its TOEFL Internet (iBT) equivalent. A minimum score of 480 on the written TOEFL or 55 on the TOEFL Internet (iBT) is required for certificate programs. A minimum of 500 on the written TOEFL or 61 on the TOEFL Internet (iBT) is required for all associate's- and bachelor's-level degree programs.

Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to determine other examinations for which official scores, equivalent to TOEFL, are acceptable as an alternative to TOEFL. Undergraduates (diploma, associate's, and bachelor's level) applicants may satisfy the minimum standard of English language proficiency by submitting:

• Proof of successful completion of a minimum of two semesters or quarters of postsecondary coursework in which English is the language of instruction.
• Satisfactory completion of English 101 or 102 at an English speaking college or university within the United States, achieving a grade of 'C' or better.

The above stated English language proficiency requirements are effective May 1, 2009.

Admissions Requirements for Nonimmigrant Students
Applicants seeking to enroll in valid student nonimmigrant status must submit each of the following items:

• 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 (secondary 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. Note that official credential evaluations must be prepared and submitted by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). See www.naces.org.
• Proof of English language proficiency (see English language proficiency policy); 
• A completed and signed Sponsor’s Statement of Financial Support; (This statement is not required if the student is self-sponsored;) 
• Official 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. They must arrive in native language/original format but also be accompanied by a version that is converted/translated to English and U.S. equivalency by the student.
• A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable administrative fee;
• 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 of Indianapolis (specifically all previous I-20s, if applicable;
• Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to The Art Institute of Indianapolis must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved provider upon commencement of studies.

If an applicant who is seeking to enroll in valid student nonimmigrant 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 Indianapolis is authorized under Federal law to admit nonimmigrant students.

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