International students attending Southwestern Adventist University on an F-1 visa must complete specific steps to be eligible for entry into the United States. Below are the required documents and payments to receive your Form I-20 and successfully apply for your visa.

Before You Can Receive Your I-20
To issue your Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status), please submit the following:

• A copy of your current passport information page.
• At least three recent bank statements showing sufficient financial support.
• A $1,000 international student deposit*, which includes:
  • $200 residence hall room deposit
  • $100 non-refundable processing fee
• Pre-payment of $6,500* for undergraduate students

*Note: If a visa is denied and the student does not enroll, the funds will be returned, minus the processing fee and any transaction fees.

Do Not Leave Your Home Country Without:

• Your official acceptance letter from SWAU
• Your Form I-20 issued by SWAU
• A valid passport and F-1 student visa for travel to the United States

Additional Requirements Before Arrival

• Tuberculosis (TB) test within 30 days of arriving in the U.S.
• Meningitis vaccination within 30 days of arrival
• Final official transcripts, school leaving documents, or national exam certificates
• Bring original documents if you submitted copies for admission (we will make certified copies)

For questions regarding your Form I-20 or visa process, contact:
Dr. Jason Kowarsch
Email: jasonk@swau.edu
Phone: (817) 202-6270