1041 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, California 91741
International Student (I-20) Admissions
Thank you for expressing an interest in Hope Lutheran School. As you will see, when you tour the campus and meet the staff, children, and families of Hope Lutheran, it is the people and nurturing environment that make Hope Lutheran a special place for your child’s education.
An I-20 is a U.S. Government document that is needed to apply for the F-1 Student Visa. Once you get the I-20, pay your I-901 fee, and make an appointment at your local US Embassy to apply for the F-1 Student Visa. This can be done up to 5 months before the start of school. If your student already has an F-1 Student Visa, he or she would be a “transfer” student from another U.S. school. Fees are the same. You must finish all documents and fees before the previous school is asked to transfer the I-20 to Hope Lutheran.
Below is an outline of the admissions process for International (I-20) students for grades K-8. It may answer many of the questions about how to enroll your child at Hope Lutheran, explain what information or items are needed from you, and detail Hope Lutheran's expectations during the process.
- Schedule a personal tour of our campus and meet with our Principal. Informational packets are provided during the tour and students are always welcome to tour with a parent/guardian. For families abroad, contact our main office and the application materials will be emailed or mailed directly to you. Items included:
- International Student Application for Admissions Packet
- International Tuition Rates
Phase 1
Phase 1
Phase 1
Submit the below documents to start the application process:
- Admissions Application
- I-20 Application
- Tuition Contract
- Guardianship Authorization Form – Notarized
- Housing Guardian Questionnaire
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Financial Evidence
- Copy of Grades/Transcripts – Translated
- Academic Background
- Principal Recommendation Form/Letter
- Submit payment Application and Deposit Fees
- Schedule a Video interview with our Principal for the student and parent
Once documents have been reviewed and approved, Hope will review and complete Form I-20 and send to the student.
- Contact SEVIS to pay the I-901 fee and follow all regulations pertaining to obtaining an F-1 VISA
- Make an appointment at your local US Embassy to apply for F-1 VISA
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 1
When the VISA has been issued:
- Fax or email a copy of F-1 VISA
- Copy of Immunization Record-Translated
- Copy of Medical Insurance
- Submit final payment of fees:
- Balance of Tuition
- The balance of Additional Fees
- Optional Fundraiser support
Helpful Websites
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
I-901 Fee Payments and Status Checking from the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S Embassy
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
Locate your U.S. Embassy in your home country.
U.S. Department of State
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Wait times for your Embassy interview and General Information from the U.S. Department of State.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
General Student and Immigration information from the site of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
Student and Exchange Visitor Program through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement about SEVIS.
Education USA
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
U.S. Colleges general information through Education USA.
Study in the States
Study in the States
Study in the States
Study in the States offers free government resources that explain the rules and regulations governing the international student process in the United States.
Medical Insurance
Study in the States
Study in the States
Medical insurance is mandatory for all international students, as well as all immunizations, must be up to date. One company, ISM, offers 3 plans for international students in need of medical insurance or you may contact your local medical insurance agency.
We are looking forward to partnering with you in the education of your child and pray that you and your family will be richly blessed at Hope Lutheran School.
Hope Lutheran Church and School
1041 E Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741
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