Please note that all international students who attend Andrews University will need to document that they have adequate financial resources to cover overall costs at Andrews University.

The following are the I-20 requirements:

• Copy of passport and mailing address to send the I-20 form.
• Estimated Budget sheet form showing evidence of financial resources for one academic year.
• Financial statements showing your ability to cover your first-year expenses.
• $3,000 International Student Deposit
  • Not required for citizens of Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada or Mexico.
  •  Only $500 for Andrews English Exchange eligible students.
• $100 non-refundable International Student Fee.

If you have additional questions, please email isfs@liashapiro.com.

Once all the I-20 requirements are submitted the Office of International Student Services will process and mail to you the I-20. 

When you receive your I-20 document, you will be ready to schedule an appointment at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate office. Ideally, you’ll want to plan to have your U.S. Embassy/Consulate interview no later than one to two months before the date classes begin.

• After receiving the I-20 form, please pay your I-901 fee and print a copy of the receipt.
• Book your embassy appointment and apply for an F1 student visa or other appropriate visa (email iss@liashapiro.com for details). 

After your student visa is approved, you are ready to travel to the United States of America!

When you enter the United States for the first time as a student, by air or by border crossing, you must present your passport with student visa and your I-20. Please request all documents inspected by customs officers to be returned as they are your property and you are required to show them at each port of entry.

Don't forget to stop by International Student Services office as soon as you arrive at Andrews University as we will need to sign your I-20 and make a copy of your student visa.