Getting Started - International Students

Contact an International Student Advisor at Aims

• Fax: (970) 506-6947
• Phone: 970) 339-6508 or (970) 339-6675
• Email: susie.gallardo@aims.edu
• See the International Student's Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information
  

Submit the proper documents to apply for an F-1 student visa through the United States Embassy

• Completed signed application
• Proof of finances - Statement of Financial Guarantee and Bank Statement demonstrating a minimum amount of $26,000 US dollars available to support your studies
• Transcripts from high school and other schools attended
• English proficiency results
• Proof of Health Insurance

*NOTE: The deadline to submit all of your paperwork, including English Proficiency test results, for Fall Semester 2010 (which starts August 23) is July 1, 2010. The deadline for Spring Semester 2011 Admission is November 15, 2010.

Receive I-20 from Aims Community College

Schedule an interview with United States Embassy to obtain an F-1 student visa

Notify International Student Advisor at Aims Community College once you have received your F-1 student visa.

Notify International Student Advisor at Aims Community College of when you plan to arrive in the United States

Once you have arrived in the United States report to the International Student Advisor at Aims (College Center, Admissions & Records Office)

Take the Placement test

Meet with advisor who will help you determine your class schedule

Register for classes

Attend the international student orientation

Complete the payment process. 100% of tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration. Failure to do so will result in your being dropped from all of your classes.