International Student Admission
Admission Requirements
Nova Training Center (NTC) is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue Forms I-20 – Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status to international nonimmigrant students.
Conditions:
M-1 nonimmigrant students can only study in full-time programs. We recommend that you contact NTC at least three months before your planned period of study to allow enough time for the Form I-20 to be timely issued and provided to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with other supporting documentation.
International Students (M-1)/Apply from Outside of the U.S.
If you do not live in the United States and want to get a student visa (M-1), you must request an I-20 form to obtain a student visa.
This process is for students who want to apply for a new I-20 from outside the United States. Follow the steps below to apply to NOVA Training Center and request an I-20.
Step 1. Application
Download, complete, print and sign the Application-for-Admission-International and Student Enrollment Agreement.
Step 2. Request I-20
Download, complete, print and sign the I-20 Request Form and International Student Enrollment Acknowledgement
Step 3. Bank Statement
Provide a bank statement which must be dated within six months of the start date of the program.
Ending balance of the bank statement is over $25,000 to enroll in Therapeutic Massage Program.
If you have a sponsor, please download the Affidavit of Support. Your sponsor completes and signs the form. If you apply as M-2 for your dependent, you should show additional $5,000 per dependent.
Step 4. Proof of Completion of High School level
1. Provide evidence that you have completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school education.
Copy of your high school or your secondary school diploma, OR
Copy of your college or university transcript.
2. English language proficiency*: If English is not your first language, you are required to submit official scores from an English proficiency examination, regardless of citizenship. *English language competency requirements must be met for all degree-granting programs.
Requirements may be fulfilled through any one of the following options:
A. English Language Competency (TOEFL): the equivalent TOEFL Score of at least 45 iBT, TOEFL PBT 450, TOEFL CBT 131, IELTS 5.0, TOEIC 440, OR
B. Satisfactory completion of at least two academic years (60 semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Step 5. Passport
Copy of your valid passport
Step 6. Application Fee
Submit the application fee. International Student Application fee of $100 (non-refundable)
Tuition deposit $500 (non-refundable)
Mailing Fee (non-refundable) will be different based on a delivery location; minimum $50.
Step 7. ACCEPTANCE LETTER/I-20
After reviewing your documents and determining that you meet all the requirements, we will issue you an I-20. Based on the information you provided on your I-20 Application Form, we will mail your I-20 to you or call you to arrange a pick-up schedule. Make sure your contact information (home address, email and phone) in the application form is complete.
Step 8. Pay the SEVIS fee
Pay the SEVIS fee (http://fmjfee.com)
Step 9. APPLYING FOR YOUR M-1 STUDENT VISA
Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160) for the M1 student visa here (https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/). You must upload a photo to the application. Read the photograph requirements. Don’t forget to print the application form and bring it to your interview.
Step 10. PREPARE FOR YOUR VISA INTERVIEW
Prepare the required documents listed on your specific Embassy’s website before your visa appointment. Be sure to carry all required documents with you to your visa appointment.
Step 11. Pay Tuition
Pay Program full tuition within 2 weeks after the visa approval.
Step 12. Prepare for travel and registration of classes
You can arrive in the USA up to 30 days before your program starts.
Report your arrival immediately and visit the school for a campus tour, orientation and class registration.
Please request International Student Admission I-20 Application Package Form.
Transfer students only
If the prospective student is a current student at another institution and already has an M-1 visa, the prospective student needs a new I-20 issued by NTC. Therefore, the prospective student must submit the I-20 application packet:
a. a copy of current passport
b. a photocopy of the current visa and I-94
c. A photocopy of the most recent I-20 form from the previous U.S. based institution that was attended.
d. Transfer Request Form
All required documentation, excluding the application, which is submitted online through the school’s website, must be submitted via email (note: scanned documents must be readable) or mailed into campus.