College i USA. Med detta informationsblad bifogas skolans ansökningshandlingar.

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1 College i USA Tack för visat intresse för studier vid Foothill och De Anza Colleges i USA. Både Fothill och de Anza erbjuder studier inom olika ämnesområden. Med detta informationsblad bifogas skolans ansökningshandlingar. På vår websida finner du detaljerad information om skolorna, staden, fritid och boende. Där finns också en beskrivning över de olika utbildningarna och programmen, startdatum, kostnader och villkor. Om du önskar mer detaljerad information om något av huvudämnena ( major ) har vi i de flesta fall möjlighet att skicka dig det. Foothill & De ANZA Ansökan steg för steg: 1. Fyll i Avistas anmälningsblankett on-line och betala anmälningsavgiften på 850 kr. 2. Fyll i FHDAs ansökan och skicka den till oss tillsammans med övriga ansökningshandlingar. 3. När du får ditt antagningsbevis från USA är det dags att skicka en ansökan om studiemedel till CSN. Skicka en kopia av CSN-beslutet till oss då du får det. Samtidigt betalar du andra delen av anmälningsavgiften, kr, till Avista. 4. När FHDA mottagit CSNs beslut skickas dina definitiva bekräftelsehandlingar tillsammans med information om kursval, visumansökan, boendealternativ, studiemedel, försäkring, och resan. En fullständig ansökan ska innehålla: - Skolans anmälningsblanketter International Student Application. - En kopia på ditt pass och ett foto i passfotostorlek. - En kopia av dina gymnasiebetyg, översatta till engelska. Kopian ska vara vidimerad (intygad att den är korrekt) av annan person. Om du inte har en översättning kan vi göra en åt dig för 350 kr. - Om du studerat på högskola/universitet bifogar du även ett betygsutdrag på engelska för dessa studier. - Ett intyg om studiefinansiering från CSN. Se under Tips i texten till höger. - Formulär för betalning av Application Fee och Expressmail Fee på USD till skolan. Skicka din ansökan till: AVISTA, Regeringsgatan 79, Stockholm. Vi ger dig även stöd med visumansökan till den amerikanska ambassaden vilket är en relativt komplicerad process som tar tid. Antagningskrav Allmän behörighet för högskolestudier i Sverige samt minst C i engelska 5 (VG i engelska A). Har du inte C i engelska 5 kan du även söka med TOEFL-test minimum 61 ibt eller IELTS 6.0. Information om hur du fyller i skolans anmälningsblanketter Ansökan kan till en början se komplicerad ut, men det är den inte! Ta din tid och fyll i bladen i lugn och ro. Om det är något som du är osäker på behöver du inte fylla i detta, det kan vi göra åt dig. Några tips: - Sid 3, Markera vilket av collegen du söker till. - Sid 3, Send my documents : kryssa to the Agent s address. - What is your racial/ethnic background? (frågan kan förvåna men är standard i USA): ange White om din bakgrund är i Europa, Mellanöstern eller Nordafrika. - Proposed major or field of study: om du vill kombinera fria ämnesval anger du Liberal Arts. Om du planerar att läsa ämnesinriktat väljer du en huvudinriktning, major, bland ämnena på: eller - Ange därefter Two-year Associate Degree om du planerar att läsa en kortare period eller max 2 år. Ange det andra alternativet om du planerar att fortsätta studera på ett amerikanskt universitet efter 2 år. - Sid 3, Confidencial Financial Statement: kryssa Government Scholarship om du ska söka studiemedel. Det räcker i så fall med att skriva CSN på raden Sponsor s Name. Kontakta oss om du INTE ska ta studielån. - Sid 4, English Proficiency: du kan hoppa över frågorna om du uppfyller betygskraven i engelska (se ovan). - Intyg om studiefinansiering från CSN: Intyget visar att du är behörig att ansöka om studiemedel. Du beställer det genom att fylla i blankett 5514 (www. csn.se). Ange Utbildning: Liberal/Study Abroad, examensbenämning Associate Degree samt kryssa ja för tentamensmöjlighet och att studietakten är heltid. Anmälan och anmälningsavgift Skicka alla handlingar till oss på Avista. I samband med anmälan betalar du också anmälningsavgiften 850 kr till vårt bg Du behöver inte betala det särskilda avbeställningsskyddet à 300 kr. Kontakta oss eller besök vår hemsida, för mer information. AVISTA Education & Språkresor, Regeringsgatan 79, Stockholm, Tel: , E-post: info@avista.nu.

2 Foothill and De Anza Colleges Thank you for applying to Foothill and De Anza Colleges. Once all the required documents are received, you will be issued an Important Dates Classes begin Application Deadline Mandatory Orientation Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Late September June 30 Late August / Early September Early January October 31 Early December Early April January 31 Early March Expenses The following estimated expenses are for one academic year (three quarters not including summer): Tuition and Fees (tuition fees are paid quarterly and are subject to change) Tuition is based on $180.00/unit for 12 units minimum/quarter; many students take additional units at $180.00/unit. Summer tuition and related expenses are not included. Health Insurance - our insurance is required for all F-1 students Estimated Living Expenses Books and Supplies Room and Board (homestay for 10 months at $1,000.00/month - information on page 3) Spending Money Admission Check List Total Estimated Cost $6, , , , , $21, Students must be at least 16 years old AND have graduated from secondary/high school by the start of orientation to be eligible for admission to Foothill and De Anza Colleges. Completed 1. Complete, sign, and return this application form with a copy of the photo page in your passport. 2. Submit. See page 4 for more information on minimum test scores. 3. Complete the on page 3, which must be signed by the person original bank letter dated within the last 6 months current balance in USD of your account or your sponsor s/ guardian s account. 4. Submit original or English translations of your secondary and post-secondary transcripts. 5. Attach a recent photograph to page Submit a non-refundable credit card authorization for the USD application fee and a nonrefundable USD express mailing/courier fee to send your acceptance documents outside the U.S. Download credit card authorization forms for the college to which you are applying from the websites: Submit a Dependent(s) Information Form for spouse and child (if they plan to reside with you in the U.S.) 8. Apply and mail documents to only one college: Foothill College El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, USA foothillinternational@fhda.edu De Anza College Attn: International Student Programs Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino CA 95014, USA dainternational@fhda.edu

3 Please Print Clearly - This information will appear on the SEVIS Form I-20 issued by the Department of Homeland Security. I am applying to attend (check only one box): Foothill College I plan to enroll for : Fall Quarter - September Winter Quarter - January De Anza College Spring Quarter - April Summer English - June/July Student ID: Photo I plan to enter: from the U.S. from outside the U.S. Send my documents: to the address in my home country to the address in the U.S. to the Agent s address If you currently hold a valid U.S. visa in your passport please indicate the type: B-2 F-1 J-1 Other U.S. visa: If you are currently an F-1 student transferring from another school/college in the U.S.: Name of school that issued your most recent SEVIS I-20: Your SEVIS number: Personal Information MUST BE STUDENTS PERSONAL INFORMATION ONLY Legal Name (As it appears on your passport) (Family/Sur/Last) (Given/First) Preferred Name (Optional) Male Female Applicant s Home Country Address (Number and Street) (City) (Province) (Country) (Postal Code) United States Address (Number and Street): (City) (State) (Zip code) Home Counry Telephone (Country code and phone number) Student s Address (required) Country of Citizenship U. S. Telephone: Country of Birth (Area code and phone number) What is your racial/ethnic background? Check the options at: Are you under 18 years of age? No Yes (Students under 18 must complete a parental authorization form and submit it with the application. See Date of Birth (Month) (Day) (Year) Two-year Associate s Degree (A.A. or A.S.) Two-year Transfer Program -2-

4 Applicant s Legal Name (As it appears on your passport) (Family/Sur/Last Name) (Given/First Name) I plan to obtain money for expenses while studying in the U. S. from: Personal Savings (Please sign below to certify) Parent or Family Savings (Name) U.S. Sponsor (Name) Government Scholarship Other source (If a sponsor, list name and relationship) I certify that I will have a minimum of $21, U.S. dollars for each year of my study exclusive of travel expenses Additional information Housing Foothill and De Anza Colleges do not provide dormitories or housing arrangements. For information on homestays (living with a host family), contact International Student Placements (ISP) at info@isphomestays.com or jean@isphomestays.com. Sponsor s or Guardian s Name (printed) Signature of Sponsor Address of Sponsor or Guardian (Number and Street) Date (City) (Country) (State/Province) (Postal Code) Relationship to Applicant Important Information You must include the following document in your application packet: An original letter from the bank verifying that you or your sponsor are in good standing at the bank and have at least $21,932 U.S. dollars Note: 1. The verifying letter from the bank must be dated within the last 6 months. 2. Financial support cannot be from any source of stocks, bonds, or retirement accounts. Certifying Statement I hereby certify that all information provided on this application is true and correct. I understand that the presentation of false information or failure to comply with Foothill and De Anza Colleges admission and registration procedures may result in my dismissal without a refund of any fees paid. I agree to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage provided by Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Foothill and De Anza Colleges insurance is mandatory. I understand that if I am applying through an agent, the colleges may release information about my application or other issues to the agent. Name (print as it appears on passport) Signature Date Misrepresentation of information will be cause for dismissal. -3-

5 Educational History Secondary School Indicate the secondary school/high school that you have graduated/will graduate from: Example: XYZ Secondary School Tokyo, Japan Attendance Dates Month/Year Actual or expected graduation date: College/University Indicate any post-secondary colleges or universities that you have previously attended, graduated from or are currently attending: Example: XYZ University Tokyo, Japan Attendance Dates Month/Year Actual or expected graduation date, and degree received (if any): A minimum score or higher on any of the following examinations is required for direct admission: TOEFL 61 ibt (Foothill ETS code is 4315, De Anza ETS code is 4286); IELTS - 6.0; itep Academic Level 4; Pearson PTE Academic 45; STEP EIKEN (Japan) 2A. Examinations must have been taken within the last 2 years. Name of the exam Date exam taken Score Attend a Partner English Language School Yes, I am planning to attend a language school. Please send me a Conditional Letter of Admission. Expected start date Yes, I have previously attended/i am currently attending an English language school Attendance dates Summer Intensive ESL at Foothill or De Anza: 2, may complete these courses for guaranteed fall enrollment. I plan to take Summer Intensive ESL courses (check application deadlines) Sharing Information About this Application Please note: For your protection, information about your application status CANNOT be shared with anyone without your approval. If you want someone else, such as a parent or friend, to receive this information, indicate their name here: Person s Name (Family Name and Given/First Name) Telephone Agent Information If the application is submitted by an education advising agency, complete the following (Please print clearly): Agency Name Contact Person s Name Telephone Fax Address (Number and Street) (City) (Province) (Country) (Postal Code) -4-