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Step 1: Application

• Fill out ALCP Online Application
• Pay Application Fee

Step 2: CFR Form

• Complete and sign Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR)
• Financial Sponsor must sign CFR
• Submit original CFR

Step 3: Financials

• Submit Original Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee
• Funds must cover all tuition and living expenses expressed in CFR

Step 4: Passport

• Copy picture and information pages from Passport
• Submit copy of passport

Step 5: I-20

• After receiving all documents, ALCP will FedEx the I-20

Step 1: Application

• Fill out ALCP Online Application

Step 2: Transfer

• Fill out and submit Transfer Form
• Top half filled out by student
• Lower half filled out by current International Student Advisor

Step 3: CFR Form

• Complete and sign Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR)
• Financial Sponsor must sign CFR
• Submit original CFR

Step 4: Financials

• Submit original bank statement or financial guarantee
• Funds must cover all tuition and living expenses expressed in CFR

Step 5: Passport

• Copy picture and information pages from Passport
• Email a scanned copy of passport

Step 6: I-20

• After receiving all documents, ALCP will issue an I-20 upon student arrival

• Step 1: Documents
  
  • Complete Application Requirements
  • Make visa appointment after receiving I-20
  • Notify ALCP of visa appointment results
• Step 2: Housing 
  
  • Reserve dormitory through University Housing and Residence Life
  • Inform ALCP of housing arrangements
• Step 3: Planning
  
  • Make travel arrangements: submit the Airport Pick-up Form online
  • Buy traveler's checks to cover costs on the way to the University and during your first month in the U.S. Keep the receipt separate from the traveler's checks.
  • Get copies of medical records, x-rays, and prescriptions. Also, have prescriptions written in English and in generic terms.
  • Read more information regarding conditional admissions information, information for families and other next steps. 
• Step 4: Travel
  
  • Label your luggage with the ALCP office address.
  • Carry all legal and immigration documents: Passport, visa and I-20

ALCP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and enough cash to cover incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

Costs for One Semester:

All tuition and fees are due the first day of classes. Students can pay online via VandalWeb or at the U of I Students Accounts Office.

(16-week semester prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice)

ALCP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and enough cash to cover incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

Costs for One Summer Session (10 weeks):

(Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice)

All tuition and fees are due the first day of classes. Students can pay online via VandalWeb or at the U of I Students Accounts Office.

ALCP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and enough cash to cover incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

Costs for One Full Academic Year:

All tuition and fees are due the first day of classes. Students can pay online via VandalWeb or at the U of I Students Accounts Office.

(Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice)

You must be prepared to provide proof to the consular officials of sufficient funding for each accompanying dependent. Estimated costs (including mandatory health insurance) for dependents are as follows:

For each semester:

• $4,200 for spouse
• $3,080 for each child