International
students are welcome to apply to
the Pre-College
Summer Studio. In
addition to the materials listed on the Application Guidelines page, international students must also submit the following:TOEFL Scores
International students must forward
the
official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). A minimum score of 550
(on paper), 213 (on the computer), or 79–80 (on the Internet) is
required for admission. It is important
that foreign applicants
register for the earliest possible TOEFL test date. The TOEFL is
administered worldwide. For information
and a test application form, please contact TOEFL, Box
89908541, USA. The School’s Educational Testing Service Number is 3794.
International Student Information Sheet
Additionally, all non-U.S. citizens must complete an International
Student Information Sheet and return it to the
Continuing Education Office with
supporting documents. Contact the Continuing Education office at
617-369-3644 or coned@smfa.edu to request an International Student Information Sheet. Statement of Financial Eligibility
The Statement of Financial Eligibility is required of all
applicants
from countries other than the United
States. The U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service requires that all applicants submit
documentary
evidence of
sufficient financial resources to
satisfy all educational
and living expenses for a
five-week
period of study. The estimated costs for tuition (with room and board), art supplies, personal expenses and local transportation are listed below. The estimated costs for participation the Summer Studio will be available soon. International students are not eligible for need-based scholarships.
Visa and Passport
In order to enter the
United
States,
you must possess a
current
visa and a
passport valid for six months
beyond your intended
stay in the
United
States. You can
apply for a
student
visa (F1) at the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate. At the time
of
your
visa
application, you must present your Form I-20
(Certificate of
Eligibility
for
Non-Immigrant F-1 Student
Status)
from the
Museum
School to the embassy or
consulate
officer. The Form I-20 is issued only after you have
paid
your deposit
and
submitted a Statement of
Financial
Eligibility. Please note: Visa applications take 4–8 weeks to process. Because of this, international students should start the Summer Studio application process in February 2008.
For more
information, contact the
Continuing Education office at
617-369-3644 or coned@smfa.edu.
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