Admission Form for International Students

Thank you for your interest in our Academy. An International Student Information Packet is enclosed for your use in gaining admission to our school.

We welcome international students to our campus and feel that our climate, concept of training and location provides unparalleled opportunities in comprehensive flight training. Our courses are available online at: www.usflightacademy.org.

To apply at our Academy you will need to submit the following documents:

The Form Al-Application for Admission (must be 18 years or older for admittance, or if under 18 years this form must be signed by parent or legal guardian). Include a copy of Passport.
The Form A2-Travel, Rental car, Living, and Financial Arrangements. Include with this form the $250 non-refundable processing fee and $750 refundable security deposit in U. S. funds. Any collection or exchange fee is your responsibility. Payment of this deposit signifies an acceptance of the admission and holds a space for you. Upon physical enrollment, this deposit will be credited towards your tuition.
The Form A3-Affidavit of Support, must show total course tuition for the course selected, including living expenses for the duration of the course. This form must be filled out by a parent or sponsor and submitted with a bank statement or a tax return. This Affidavit and supporting documents are required. Or, if you are paying your own fees, you may submit a bank statement showing at least this amount in U.S. funds, on deposit, under your name. Be sure all funds are converted into U.S. dollars. These must be original documents.
Transcripts showing you have completed our level of high school, or equivalent.
If you are transferring from another institution in the United States, you will need to have your previous school fill out and send, directly to us, the enclosed TRANSFER CERTIFICATION form. We will also need a copy of your current I-94 card.

Please note: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now requires the completion of Form I-901 and a fee remittance of $200 prior to your appointment for a Visa, and you will also need to submit the flight training request and information via the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) website www.flightschoolcandidates.gov and a fee remittance of $130. Instructions for both these actions are included when the student I-20 is issued. Allow two weeks for processing upon receipt of all required documents.

If we can be of further assistance, please contact our Administration at administrator@usflightacademy.org.

Sincerely,
Bob Evans
Director of Admissions and Assessments
U.S. Flight Academy

International Student - One who is legally domiciled in a country other than the United States of America at the time of first admission or application to our School.

I-20 Certificate of Eligibility - A document for non-immigrant M-1 or F-1 student status, issued by the admissions officer to be used by the student to apply for an M-1 or F-1 Visa to the United States. A person is eligible for an M-1 or F-1 status only if he/she is without intention of remaining permanently in the United States and has adequate financial resources. Training programs are conducted entirely in English.

Form I-94 - Record of arrival and departure, is normally stapled to a page in the passport. When you leave the U.S., you must surrender the Form I-94.

Affidavit of Support - The document presented by the student to the Academy, with a bank statement, to show evidence of adequate financial resources. Upon satisfactory completion of admissions requirements, the affidavit is attached to the I-20, which may then be presented to an American Consul or Immigration Office to gain an M-1 status.

Transcript of Credits - An official copy of the permanent academic record of the student's high school (12 grade equivalency) and/or college grades.

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language, IELTS - or - ESL Compass Assessment Test - Confidential examinations given through procedures designed to protect its security before, during and after its administration. All international applicants whose native language is not English must arrange to take one of these tests and have the official score report sent to the Academy if seeking a degree. Scores over one year old are not acceptable.

Test of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Box 899
Princeton, NJ 08541

ESL Compass Assessment Test
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720

IELTS www.ielts.org
Or by contacting the American Consul (UVU Code 4870)

A minimum score is 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), 61 (internet based) for TOEFL, 5.0 for IELTS or 90 for ESL Compass is required for admittance to a Degree program. In addition, all U. S. Flight Academy students will take an English proficiency examination.

Academy Policy - All international students entering our Academy with an Immigration status of M-1 or F-1 (student), immigrant or refugee are required to sit for a proficiency examination in the English Language. The result will determine if the student will enroll in the ESL - English as A Secondary Language class - with emphasis on the Aviation Language.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

International students are not eligible for scholarships or financial aid through the Academy or the United States Government. Adequate financial resources must be proven by the student through the Affidavit of Support prior to acceptance at the school.

Training Load

An international student must complete a minimum of 30 hours per week in a combination of ground school, pre/post flight briefings, flight training hours and lab work, with an average of six hours per day five days per week. (NOTE: You must obtain permission for vacation from the Administration Office).

Hospitalization and Health Insurance

It is recommended that international students acquire appropriate medical insurance while in school. USFA have medical insurance available, see www.usflightacademy.org.

Tuberculin Skin Test

Each international student must independently acquire a Tuberculin Skin Test. The Academy will assist in acquisition of this test. This process will take two to three days to complete. An international student transferring from another institution within the United States may present written results from a previous skin test in place of the above.

Student Housing

The Academy maintains student housing in the form of shared living quarters with the opportunity to prepare own meals in a home environment. If a private apartment is desired, the Academy will assist in the location of such. Howard College student dorms are available. See further www.usflightacademy.org.

Transportation

The Academy will assist the student in any way possible including transportation to and from the school, and for required personal needs.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRANSFER CERTIFICATION
I. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT:
Please complete the information requested in this section and submit to the International Student Advisor at the U.S. College, University, flight school or ESL program you are currently attending. This information is necessary before your transfer can be processed.

To: (Indicate college, university, flight school or ESL program currently attending) *

It is my intention to transfer to U.S. Flight Academy. I request and authorize you to provide U.S. Flight Academy with the information under Section II of this form:

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Name *

Today's Date *

Intended Date of Enrollment *

Signature *

II. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR AT PRIOR OR CURRENT SCHOOL:

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Student's First Date of Attendance at Your Institution *

The student has completed semesters *

SEVIS Student *

Yes
No

Student is in Good Standing and Taking a Full Course of Study *

Yes
No

Other Information

Student's Last Date of Attendance at Your Institution *

The student has completed Quarters *

SEVIS release Date *

Student is in Full Compliance with M-1/F-1 Visa *

Yes
No

INSTITUTION DETAILS

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Name of Institution *

Address *

Signature *

Telephone *

Name and Title of Official *

Date *

Thank you for returning this form to:
U.S. Flight Academy 2000 Rickabaugh Dr., Bldg. 1106 Big Spring, Texas 79720

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS: INFORMATION/INSTRUCTION SHEET

To transfer to U. S. Flight Academy you will need to present to the Administration office:

Completed Application for Admission - $250 Non-refundable fee required.
Transcripts from your home country verifying high school graduation or equivalent.
Affidavit of Support from your sponsor, including his/her bank statement or your own current bank statement (showing on deposit the total amount of support required in U.S. funds).
TOEFL, IELTS, or ESL Compass scores for a course of study in addition to flight training.
You will also need to give your previous school the International Student Transfer Certification form which they should fill out and send to us.
Submit to our office a copy of your current/former I-20 copy and your I-94 card.
Submit a transcript from the transferring school.

Application for Admission - FORM A-1

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

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Telephone *

Primary Email *

Sex *

Marital Status *

Employer (Company Name) *

Employer Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Phone *

II. ADMISSION INFORMATION

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Have you previously been a student at the U. S. Flight Academy? *

Yes
No

Date of Graduation (Month/Day/Yr.) *

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Requested start date (First Monday of each month):

Month 1

Requested start date (First Monday of each month):

Month 2

Prior Experience

1: Dual:
Cross Country, Night, Instr. , Simulator
2: Solo
Cross Country, Night, Instr. , Simulator
3: PIC
Cross Country, Night, Instr. , Simulator
4: Total
Cross Country , Night , Instr. , Simulator

Dual

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Cross Country *

Night *

Instr. *

Simulator *

Solo

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Cross Country *

Night *

Instr. *

Simulator *

PIC

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Cross Country *

Night *

Instr. *

Simulator *

Total

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Cross Country *

Night *

Instr. *

Simulator *

Physical Record

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D.O.B.: (Date of Birth - Month/Day/Yr) *

P.O.B.: (Place of Birth, incl. Country) *

SS#: (Social Security Number) *

Medical Certificate held or statement of general health: *

III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Course price for course you are planning to take ($ ): (See Our Course Tuition Cost) *

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Date *

Signature *

Enrollment Process:

$750.00 Refundable Security Deposit Required (As part of the Enrollment process)
Form Letter A-2 Required
Payment of Deposit Signifies Acceptance of Admission and Holds a Space for You
Deposit Credited to Account upon Physical Enrollment
Copy of Passport Required

If the applicant is under 18 years of age, the following must be in addition signed by a parent or legal guardian:
The undersigned, being a Parent/Legal Guardian of the above named applicant, consents to his/her application for admission to the U. S. Flight Academy International, Inc., and a copy of his/her passport is enclosed.

For Applicants Under 18 Years of Age

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Date

Signature

Parent/Legal Guardian Information

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Name

Address

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Relationship

Referred by

Note: "U. S. Flight Academy is an equal opportunity educator/employer."

TRAVEL, RENTAL CAR, LIVING AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS (FORM A-2)

Student Name *

I. TRAVEL:

The suggested means of travel to the U. S. Flight Academy is as follows: Scheduled Airlines to DFW International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas or Houston, Texas then American Eagle, Southwest Airline or Continental to Midland International Airport, Midland/Odessa, Texas. We will meet you at Midland International Airport.

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Airline Name

Arrival Point

Flight Number

Arrival (Date / Time) (copy)

Date

Time

Departure Point

Departure (Date / Time)

Date

Time

II. RENTAL CAR:

Big Spring does not have a public transportation system, so the student might gain more freedom by renting an automobile. The Academy will assist the student in any way possible including transportation to and from the school, and for required personal needs.You must be 21 years of age and have an internationally recognized drivers license with insurance to rent a car from any of the above listed rental car companies. The insurance must cover accidents in the USA.

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Pick-up Options

Pick you up at Midland International Airport.
Arrange rental car for pick up at Midland International Airport.
Arrange rental car for pick up at Big Spring.

Beginning Date

Rental Car Company

Enterprise
Hertz
Avis

Ending Date

III. ACCOMMODATIONS:

Would you like us to?

Make accommodation arrangements for you?

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Beginning Date

Ending Date

Credit Card Information

USFA must have your credit card number to make all arrangements for accommodations and rental cars except for USFA Student Housing and Howard College Dormitories.

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Credit Card (Type)

Credit Card Number

Expiration Date

IV. MEDICAL INSURANCE:

Coverage Choice: US Flight Academy has medical insurance available for M-1 students at a cost of $65.00 per month. Indicate if choosing this coverage

V. FINANCIAL:

Please enclose the required security deposit. Payment of this deposit signifies an acceptance of the admission and holds a space for you. Upon physical enrollment, this deposit will be credited towards your tuition. Please check each applicable action.

Required Security Deposit

$750 Refundable Security Deposit (Required)
$250 Non-refundable Visa processing fee (Required)

VI. ADDITIONAL FEES AND PAYMENT METHODS:

ADDITIONAL FEE

$50.00 Courier Service postage and handling charges

Included amount for Medical Insurance ($)

Deposited amount to the U.S. Flight Academ via wire/mail($)

Payment Methods:

Preferred Method of Tuition Payment: By wire transfer (Note: Contact the school for wire transfer instructions)

Payments

Payment made in full (about a 5% discount on Professional Courses)
Balance of course tuition upon arrival (with a note about a 5% discount)
Standard tuition payment structure applies
Other arrangements with the school

VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Date

Signature

STUDENT VISA FINANCIAL STATEMENT (FORM A-3)

Affidavit of Support

Submit completed original form with supporting financial documentation.

The affidavit must be less than one year old upon intended date of enrollment or date of I-20 update.

All financial documentation must equal or be greater to the estimated minimum cost.

Please refer to the course description and living expenses for the estimated minimum cost. These figures are subject to change without notice.

Student Name:

First

Middle

Last

Sponsor Information

First

Middle

Last

Last (family) First (given)

Address

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Email

Telephone

Relationship to student (Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Friend, etc.)

Deposits(s) in Savings (US$)

Country of Citizenship

Part II Certification

This affidavit is made by me for the purpose of assuring the United States government that this person named (Student Name) will not become a public charge while in the United States.

(Student Name)
I am willing and able to maintain and support the person named above.

I intend to make specific financial contributions for the support of the person named above in the amount of US$ until training is complete.

Amount of US$

I have attached an original bank letter(s) on official stationary, or a certified true copy, in English, or accompanied by an official translation, indicating an exact amount of readily available funds to support the person named in Part II.

Part III Oath/Affirmation

I acknowledge that I am aware of my responsibilities as the sponsor of the person named above. I swear or affirm that (1) I know the contents of this affidavit signed by me and (2) the statements are true and correct.

Signature of Sponsor

Printed Name of Sponsor

Date Signed

Admission Form for International Students

Thank you for your interest in our Academy. An International Student Information Packet is enclosed for your use in gaining admission to our school.

International Student - One who is legally domiciled in a country other than the United States of America at the time of first admission or application to our School.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

Training Load

Hospitalization and Health Insurance

Tuberculin Skin Test

Student Housing

Transportation

It is my intention to transfer to U.S. Flight Academy. I request and authorize you to provide U.S. Flight Academy with the information under Section II of this form:

II. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR AT PRIOR OR CURRENT SCHOOL:

INSTITUTION DETAILS

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS: INFORMATION/INSTRUCTION SHEET

Application for Admission - FORM A-1

II. ADMISSION INFORMATION

Prior Experience

Dual

Solo

PIC

Total

Physical Record

III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Enrollment Process:

For Applicants Under 18 Years of Age

Parent/Legal Guardian Information

Note: "U. S. Flight Academy is an equal opportunity educator/employer."

TRAVEL, RENTAL CAR, LIVING AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS (FORM A-2)

I. TRAVEL:

II. RENTAL CAR:

III. ACCOMMODATIONS:

Credit Card Information

IV. MEDICAL INSURANCE:

V. FINANCIAL:

VI. ADDITIONAL FEES AND PAYMENT METHODS:

Payment Methods:

VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

STUDENT VISA FINANCIAL STATEMENT (FORM A-3)

Affidavit of Support

Part II Certification

Part III Oath/Affirmation

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