American Language Institute

         at San Francisco State University

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Spring 2010 session starts February 10.

American Language Institute Application

* required field

* Semester:
  • 20
* Visa Type:
  • Which visa will you hold while at ALI?
  • (Submit copy of green card or US passport)
Student Information:
  • Have you attended ALI at SF State before?
  • Please enter your family and first name as it appears on your passport.
  • * Gender:
  • (MM/DD/YYYY)
  • Mailing Address to send official admission documents:
  • (P.O. Box address not accepted for Express Mail Service)
Home Country Information:
Transfer Information (F-1 Students Only):
  • If you are an F-1 student and transferring from a school in the U.S., you must copy and submit all I-20 forms, passport biographical page, F-1 visa and I-94 card and give the following information:
  • (MM/DD/YYYY)
* Do you Have Dependents:
  • Will your spouse and/or children accompany you during your studies?:
  • If you answered yes to the above question, is your spouse and/or child already in the U.S.?
Dependent(s) Information
  • If you answered yes to the question above, you will need to show additional funds of at least US $7,500 for your spouse and US $5,000 for each child. If your dependent(s) is (are) outside the U.S., your dependent(s) will need to apply for an F-2 visa.

Dependent 1



  • * Relation:
  • * Gender:

Dependent 2



  • * Relation:
  • * Gender:
  • For additional dependents, please send us the information by e-mail or by mail.
* Declaration of Finances for International Students:
  • The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) requires that all F-1 (student-visa) students show proof that they are financially able to pay for all academic, living, and personal expenses during their entire studies in the United States. Therefore, applicants must send one or more of the following documents: letter from a bank or financial institution, or a monthly bank statement that meets or exceeds the financial requirement amount (please see "Session Dates & Tuition" for current amount).
  • Source of Funds
  • (Please send a scholarship letter.)
* Medical Insurance Agreement:
  • International students must sign and agree to buy and have health insurance coverage for health care and repatriation before ALI studies.
* Emergency Contact Information:
  • Please provide the information of a person in your home country that we can contact in case of an emergency.
  • (for example: mother, father, brother, aunt, friend)
How Did You Find out about the ALI at SF State
* Certification
  • I certify that I have read all the information about admission and the information I am providing in the application is true. I understand that admission to this institute is subject to payment of all fees and tuition.

Important: Please review your information before submitting the form.

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