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Application Checklist1. U.S. dollars (USD) $35.00 Application Fee:
Fee can be paid by check/money order (payable to Los Angeles Southwest College) or wire transfer (info below)
WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS: ($35.00 Application Fee)
Beneficiary Name: Los Angeles Community College District
Beneficiary Address: 770 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Bank Account Number: 210024964 600
Swift Code: CINAUS6L
Routing No: 122016066
Bank Name: City National Bank
Bank Address: 525 Flower Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90071
Bank Phone No: (213) 673-8720
Originator to Beneficiary Information: It is very important that you (the sender) make sure to give this information to the bank: YOUR (Student) NAME - AND CAMPUS NAME (SOWEST)
2. Completed Application Form:pg 4,5
3. Financial Statement or Bank Statement:
USD $17,508.Price includes: Tuition, Books, Health Insurance Fee, and Room & Board cost for one Academic Year (two semesters).
4. Affidavit of Financial Support:pg 6
5.Official High School Diploma or UniversityTranscripts:with official English translation
Official secondary/high school transcripts or diplomas must be submitted verifying that you have graduated. If the original documents are not in English, a certified English translation must also be submitted. Students who have taken college/university coursework should submit transcripts of coursework taken.
6. English Proficiency Requirements:pg 7
Acceptance as an International Student requires proficiency in the English language at a level high enough to allow the student to be successful at the college level. Proof of proficiency may be established in a number of ways.
7.Free Room & Board Affidavit of Sponsor:pg 8
Room & Board fees may be waived by submitting the Room & Board Affidavit of Sponsor
Proof of Room & Board sponsorship is equivalent to $9,600. Your Financial Statement MUST indicate a minimum balance of $7,888 (Tuition, Books, Health Insurance, Miscellaneous)
8. Transfer Students:pg 10
Students transferring to LASC from other US schools will also need to submit copies of the following:
Visa Passport I-94 Current I-20 Transfer-In Recommendation Form (pg 13).
THREE WAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:1. EMAIL: 2. MAIL: 3. FAX:
International Students Program (323) 242-5577
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 West Imperial Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90047-5349
PROGRAM DATES 2013-2014
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
If you are applying from overseas it is suggested that you submit your application TWO MONTHS prior to your desired start date. Transfer students may submit an application up to the first day of the semester, depending on class availability. If you are out of status, please contact the office for more information.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM START DATES:
TERM / START DATEFall 2013 / August 26 – Dec. 13, 2013
Spring 2014 / February 3 – June 8, 2014
Summer 2013 / Please Inquire
(includes holiday vacation)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM:TUITION & LIVING EXPENSESCost / One Semester / Two Semesters
TUITION
International Student Tuition / $2,544 (12 units @ $212/unit) / $5,088
Enrollment Fee / $552 (12 units @ $46/unit) / $1,104
Health Fee / $11 / $22
Medical Insurance (I-MED) / $522 / $1044
SEVIS Processing Fee / $25 / $50
Total Tuition / $3,654 / $7,308
LIVING EXPENSES
Room & Board / $4800 / $9600
Books / $300 / $600
Total Estimated Costs / $8,754 / $17,508
Minimum Total Needed For I-20 / Without Proof of Room & Board Sponsor / $17,508
Minimum Total Needed For I-20 / With Proof of Room & Board Sponsor / $7,888
F-1 students must provide financial evidence of full time enrollment for two semesters (one academic year).
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For a complete list of ACADEMIC PROGRAMS refer to:, (CLASSES/AREA OF STUDY).
Major Code / Major / Degree / Certificate / Skill Certificate / Major Code / Major / Degree / Certificate / Skill Certificate2105.00 / Administration of Justice / AA / CA / SC / 2205.00 / History / AA
2105.01 / Fingerprinting / SC / 0706.00 / Computer Science (non-transfer) / AA
2202.00 / Anthropology / AA / 0934.01 / Electronics (non-transfer) / AA
1002.00 / Art / AA / 1501.00 / English (non-transfer) / AA
1002.01 / Art History / AA / 4901.04 / Natural Sciences (non-transfer) / AA
0401.00 / Biology / AA / 2001.01 / Psychology of Substance Abuse (non-transfer)
0501.00 / Accounting/ General Business / AA / 0511.00 / Real Estate (non-transfer) / AA
0504.00 / Banking & Finance / AA / CA / 2105.03 / Admin of Justice (non-transfer) / AA
0502.01 / Bookkeeping / SC / 4901.02 / Child Development (non-transfer) / AA
0514.04 / Business & Technology / SC / 0702.10 / Computer Applications (non-transfer) / AA
0505.00 / Economics / AA / 4901.20 / Liberal Studies, Option 1 (non-transfer) / AA
0504.01 / Finance / SC / 4901.20 / Liberal Studies, Option 2 (transfer) / AA
0501.00 / General Business / CA / 1701.00 / Mathematics / AA
0502.02 / Income Tax Form / SC / 1701.00 / Mathematics: Computer Science / AA
0506.30 / Management / SC / 1004.00 / Music / AA
0506.30 / Management/ Supervision / AA / CA / 1203.00 / Nursing / AS
0506.31 / Small Business Entrepreneurship I / SC / 2210.00 / Pan American Studies / AA
0506.32 / Small business Entrepreneurship II / SC / 1902.00 / Physics / AS
0506.33 / Supervision / SC / 2207.00 / Political Science / AA
1305.00 / Child Development / AA / 2001.00 / Psychology / AS
0514.00 / Computer Application & Office Technology / AS / 2104.42 / Chemical Dependency Counselor / CA
0707.10 / Computer Science Information Technology / AS / 2104.42 / Chemical Dependency Counselor Specialist in Criminal Justice / SC
0934.00 / Electronics / AS / 2104.42 / Recovery Specialist / SC
0934.00 / Computer Technician / SC / 0511.00 / Real Estate / SC
1501.00 / English / AA / 0511.02 / Real Estate Appraisal / SC
2206.00 / Geography / AA / 0511.01 / Real Estate Broker / CA
1914.00 / Geology / AA / 0511.03 / Real Estate Escrow / SC
2205.00 / History / AA / 0511.04 / Real Estate Sales Person / SC
4903.12 / Arts & Humanities / AA / 2208.00 / Sociology / AA
4901.07 / Social & Behavioral Sciences / AA / 1105.00 / Spanish / AA
0602.00 / Journalism / AA / 1105.05 / Professional Spanish / SC
1402.00 / Law Paralegal / AA / 1506.00 / Speech Comm / AA
1914.00 / Geology / AA / 1007.00 / Theatre / AA
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APPLICATION FORM: International Student ProgramInternational Student Program: Indicate Semester Start Date:
Semester:FALL(August-Dec) SPRING (Feb.-June)
TRANSFER STUDENT:Yes or No
1) Family Name (surname): / 2) First (given) Name:
3)Middle Name: / 4) Date of Birth (m/d/y): / 5)Gender: M F
6)Country of Birth: / 7) Country of Citizenship:
8) Foreign Address:
Would you like your I-20 sent to this address? Yes No / Address: / Apt #
City: / Province Territory:
Country: / Postal Code:
9) U.S. Address, if any:
Would you like your I-20 sent to this address? Yes No / Address: / Apt #
City:
State: / Postal Code:
*Mailing Address (where you would like you I-20 sent) / Address: / Apt #
City: / State: / Postal Code:
10) Email Address: / 11) U.S. Phone #, if any: / 12) Phone # in Home Country:
13) Intended Area of Study or Major:
( for a list of Academic Programs) / 14) Secondary Area of Study or Minor:
( for a list of Academic Programs)
14) Dependents
No or Yes
*Attach separate paper if more than 3 dependents / Name of Spouse: / DOB (m/d/y):
Name of Child 1: / DOB (m/d/y):
Name of Child 2: / DOB (m/d/y):
APPLICATION FEE:
Please indicate how you will pay the $35 non-refundable application fee. Include the fee with this application.
Check – make payable to LA Southwest College
Money Order – make payable to LA Southwest College
Cash
Wire Transfer
VISA INFORMATION:
1. Are you currently in the United States? Yes No / If yes, what is your current status?
(F-1, B-1/B-2, H-1, J-1):
2. If F-1, what school is listed on your I-20?
3. If on a B-1/B-2 visa, indicate your date of entry and expiration on the I-94?
(Please submit copies of both sides of your I-94)
4. Do you plan to travel outside of the United States prior to the beginning of the semester? Yes No / If yes, please indicate your dates of travel:
m/d/y:
5. Will you be traveling with dependents? Yes (please contact the International Student Office) No
RECORD OF EDUCATION:
Please list colleges, universities, and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs that you have attended. Start with the most recent first. If you have not attended any school beyond high school, please indicate “none” .
Country: / From: (Year), To: (Year)Degree Received: / College/School:
City: / State/Province:
Country: / From: (Year), To: (Year)
Degree Received: / College/School:
City: / State/Province:
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT LA SOUTHWEST COLLEGE?
Advertisement/Publication name:
Internet (site name)
Student Fair (name)
Educational Agency (name)
LASC Friend/ Relative: (name)
U.S. Advising Center:
Other:
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of any of the above answers, or falsification of any supporting documentation which I submit as part of my application to LA Southwest will result in my disqualification.
Applicant Signature: / Date:
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT: SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
*This section must be completed, in order to receive the I-20.
CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT:An official bank balance verification letter is required in addition to this form. The letter must be in English, and issued within the last six months.Please indicate the funds available to you for attending LASC in the space provided below.International Student Program:USD $17,508. Price includes: Tuition, Books, Health Insurance Fee, and Room & Board cost for one Academic Year.
Source of Support / Documents Required / Amount Guaranteed
a. Personal Funds / Bank balance verification letter signed and stamped by an officer of your bank. / $
b. Parent/Sponsor / Same as above Financial Sponsor must complete information below. / $
c. From Government/Sponsor: / Copy of your award letter signed by your sponsoring organization or government office. / $
d. Loan: / Copy of your loan agreement prepared by the lending agency. / $
DEPENDENTS:In order to be issued a dependent I-20, the international student must submit additional financial information in the amount of $3000 per dependent verifying the ability to take care of the dependent. / TOTAL FUNDS per year:
USD $
PERSONAL OR SPONSOR INFORMATION:
I certify that the above information is an accurate and complete statement of the financial resources available to the applicant for study in the United States. I am providing an official bank statement as verification of the above information.
I affirm by my signature below that I will provide all educational and living expenses for the applicant’s entire period of study at LA Southwest College. I understand that the estimated cost for one year of study and housing in the International Student Program is USD $17,508for LASC.
Name of student:Name of sponsor: / Relationship to Applicant:
Address of sponsor:
Signature of Sponsor: / Date:
IMPORTANT
Sponsors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents must also complete an affidavit of support, Form I-134. The form is available at under “Immigration Forms”
(). Applicants with several sponsors must have each sponsor complete the Affidavit of Support: Summary of Financial Information if applicable. Please note that each set of documents must be accompanied by proof of income. A sponsor may include bank statements, employment reports or any proof of income that is available in their country. The Form I-134 includes a list of acceptable documents in the instructions.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSAcceptance into the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMrequires proficiency in the English language at a level high enough to allow the student to be successful at the college level. Proof of proficiency may be established in a number of ways.
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (
A student must achieve a minimum score of 420 (TOEFL) 45 (iBT), 133 (CBT), or 450 (PBT).
(The assigned Institutional Code for this college is 4409; the department is 00.)
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (
A student must achieve a minimum score of Band 5.
iTEP: International Test of English Proficiency (
A student must achieve a minimum score of 4.0.
STEP EIKEN:Society for Testing English Proficiency (stepeiken.org)
A student must achieve a minimum score of Grade Level 2A.
TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication (
A student must achieve a minimum score of 500.
If the student’s language of instruction was English, a test score may be substituted with a signed letter on school letterhead from the director of the institution stating such.
Proof of successful program completion from a certified Language School
COUNTRIES EXEMPT FROM THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Please Circle your CountryLASC | – LA Southwest College–1600 Imperial Hwy– Los Angeles, CA 90047–Phone: (323) 241-5277– Fax: (323) 242-5577
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Antigua
Australia
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Great Britain
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Malta
Mauritius
Nigeria
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka
St. Christopher
St. Kitts
St. Vincent
Swaziland
South Africa
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
United Kingdom
West Indies
ZambiaZimbabwe (Rhodesia)
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AFFIDAVIT OF SPONSOR PROVIDING: FREE ROOM AND BOARDTO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY A PERSON WHO OWNS OR RENTS THE PROPERTY
I hereby affirm that I own, rent, or lease the property described below and that I will make it available without charge and without services in lieu of payment to the student named for the duration of his/her studies at Los Angeles Southwest College.
Name of Student: (Given) / Last Name:
U.S. Address: / Address: / Apt#
City:
State : / Zip Code:
Relationship of Sponsor to Student:
How many rooms are in the house or apartment?
How much space will be reserved for the exclusive use of the student?
Does the sponsor live at the address listed above?
Does the sponsor own or lease the property being offered?
All questions must be answered. Please attach a photocopy of a lease or deed in the sponsor’s name.
AFFIRMATION OR OATHI hereby affirm or swear that the above statements are true and correct. I agree not to require any services from the student in return for the promised support and understand that it would be a serious violation of the law to require domestic work, child care, or any other kinds of service.
Signature of the sponsor:
Name of sponsor, typed or printed:
SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS DAY OF, 20
Signature of Notary: ______
(Place Seal in Box)
TRANSFER-IN INFORMATION CHECK LISTStudents who are transferring to LASC from another University or College must transfer their SEVIS record and I-20 to LASC. You cannot transfer your SEVIS record to LASC until you have been fully admittedto an LASC degree program.
You must obtain a transfer-in LASC I-20 in order to maintain your valid F-1 status. Transferring your I-20 and SEVIS record to LASC is a four-step process.
- Complete this LASC Application Packet and submit all required documents to our Office.
- Complete the LASC Transfer Recommendation Form on page 13.Ask the International Student Services office at your current school to complete and fax the form to the LASC Office of International Education.
- Upon receiving a letter of acceptance from Los Angles Southwest College, ask your current school to release your record to LASC in SEVIS (school ID LOS214F00701000). Your current school should NOT release your SEVIS record to LASC until you have been fully admitted to LASC.
- Once we have created your I-20, you can pick it up in person from our office, have a friend pick it up on your behalf (advise our office viaemail if you plan to do this), or we can send it to you in the US.
Send us an email if you have questions about transferring your I-20 and SEVIS record to LASC. We look forward to welcoming you to LASC soon!
Send all documents to:
Mr. Darren Allen Grosch
Director, International Student Services, PDSO
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 West Imperial Highway
Los Angeles, California 90047
If you are accepted you will be notified as will your current college. Once the Intent to Transfer form has been filled out by your current college, you will be released by them to attend LASC. Once you enroll in classes here, a new I-20 will be issued by this school.
TRANSFER RECOMMENDATION FORM
(For Incoming Transfer Students Only)
To: International Student Advisor
Student’s last name: / First Name: / Admission Number:has been accepted at Los Angeles Southwest College. Please verify his/her immigration status.
To be completed by the PDSO/DSO at the current institution:
Is the student currently in status and eligible for transfer?If no please indicate reason: / Has been advised to apply for reinstatement.
An I-539 for reinstatement was completed by this office on
Left owing fees (amount owed)
Dates of attendance at your institution from: to:
Please indicate the student’s last/current work authorization approval, if any: / Economic hardship; on the dates from: to:
Practical Training, on the dates from: to:
Transfer Release Date: / Student SEVIS ID:
Release to LA Southwest College, LOS241F00701000 or (Los Angeles Community College District)
Other Remarks:
Signature of School Official :
Name: / Title:
Email: / Institution Name:
Fax Number: / Tel Number:
Address: / Date:
*Please complete and fax this form to LASC ISS, (323) 242-5577.
(Place School Seal in Box)
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMEDICAL INSURANCE: Prior to registration, all international students must purchase the LACCD medical/health insurance plan. This plan is an accident and illness policy that will provide medical coverage for you while you are in the United States. Information regarding our health insurance plan can be obtained at
GUARDIAN STATEMENT: International Student Program will review the admission of minors who have completed their secondary education on a case-by-case basis. We require students who are under the age of 18 to have a guardian over the age of 21 living in California. If you have completed your secondary education and are under the age of 18, you are required to have your parent and designated guardian submit a signed Guardianship Statement establishing legal guardianship. Please contact the International Student Office for more information.
DEPENDENTS: International (F-1) students are eligible to bring their dependents (spouse or children) into the United States. The dependent will be issued an I-20 and will enter on an “F-2 visa” which is affiliated with the F-1 visa. In order to be issued a dependent I-20, the international student must submit additional financial information in the amount of $3000 per dependent verifying the ability to take care of the dependent. Please contact the International Student Office for more information regarding the process for bringing your dependent(s) with you.
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS: F-1 students are not eligible for Federal or State financial aid and must be prepared to fully support themselves throughout their education at LASC.
ORIENTATION: All incoming international students are required to attend New Student Orientation prior to their course start date. Assessment testing will be given at this time.
TUITION PAYMENT:
The I-Med fee is due at the beginning of each semester. Full Tuition is due no later than at the end of each semester. LASC offers no payment plans.
TUITION COST:Tuition costs are subject to change during the academic year. Students will be responsible for paying any fee increases that arise during their time at LASC.