International Exchange Application Form

Application Submit Code (You will not be able to submit your application without a submission code)

We are excited you are applying to come to Niagara University as an international exchange student!

You must have a Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 from Niagara University when you go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for your F1 student visa. You will also need the I-20 document, as well as your passport and student visa, when you enter into the United States.

If you have a different valid visa for the U.S. and it allows you to legally study as a fulltime college student in the U.S., you may not need to apply for an I-20 documents or a student visa. Please let us know that you have a different visa and provide us with a copy of your visa and your passport. It is your responsibility to determine if that visa status allows you to study in the U.S.

REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION: ATTACHMENTS

English Language Proficiency test scores (if required)
Official transcript + transcript summary form
Complete all health services documents and requirements
A copy of your passport information page
Submit financial documentation
If you have been granted a scholarship or award, submit a copy of the award letter or contract.

Please allow several weeks for issuance of the actual I-20 document (not including time for mailing).

You must be fully accepted into the exchange program and all required documents submitted before we can issue your I-20. Your original acceptance letter and instructions on how to complete the international process will be included with your I-20. Failure to follow these instructions could have negative consequences on your F1 student visa status in the U.S.

If you have any questions, please contact: International@niagara.edu

NOTIFICATION OF SEVIS FEE:

Do not pay this fee until after you have received your I-20. All international students are required to pay a $350 SEVIS Fee directly to the US government. You must pay this fee prior to your visa appointment. If not, they may cancel it and require you to reschedule for another appointment. You cannot pay this fee at the embassy/consulate.

How to pay the fee:

Electronically: using a credit card at www.fmjfee.com(RECOMMENDED METHOD)
Western union quick pay: See the instructions at: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/wu_instr.htm

We recommend you print your I-901 SEVIS fee receipt. You are not required to present it at your visa appointment; however, it is a good idea to carry that documentation with you. If you did not print the receipt when you made the payment, you can go back to www.fmjfee.com to print it.

Personal Information

First (Given) Name

Middle Name

Family (Surname) Name

Passport First (Given) Name

Passport Middle Name

Passport Family (Surname) Name

Birthdate

Gender

Country of Birth

City of Birth

Primary Citizenship

Secondary Citizenship

Telephone

Cell Phone

Email Address

Personal Email address (If different)

Personal Email type (Hidden)

Personal Email Prority (Hidden)

When will you begin your program?

May(Summer)

September (Fall)

January (Spring)

How many semesters will you be attending Niagara University?

One Semester

Two Semesters

What year will you begin your Program

Current University Name

International Department - Representative's First Name

International Department - Representative's Last Name

International Department - Representative's Email

Degree pursuing at home institution?

Bachelor’s

Master’s

What is your Program / Major?

Permanent Address in home country

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Current mailing address if different from your permanent address listed above:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

To be accepted for admission at Niagara University you must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English at a level that will allow you to successfully complete your college work at Niagara University.

Native Language

*If not English, you will need to submit proof of English proficiency according to our Exchange Program English proficiency requirements below:

EXAM	REQUIRED SCORE	OR	ALTERNATIVE SCORE	WITH CONDITION
TOEFL	79+	or	70+	with one credit-bearing ESL course at Niagara University
IELTS	6.0+	or	5.5+	with one credit-bearing ESL course at Niagara University
CET6	450+	or	420+	with one credit-bearing ESL course at Niagara University
CET4	475+	or	430+	with one credit-bearing ESL course at Niagara University

A score report from any one of the above English Language Proficiency tests must be uploaded into the application form as PDF in the English Proficiency Test Scores under the Document Upload section.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

You are required to submit an official copy of your transcript, in English, to Niagara University, as well as a completed “Summary of Transcript” form. This form needs to be completed by an authorized official at your institution who can accurately translate the details of your transcript into the American grading system. Get the “Summary of Transcript” form here.

HEALTH INSURANCE

You will be automatically enrolled in our health insurance plan through our Health Services Office to ensure you have appropriate health insurance coverage while you are participating in this exchange program. Also, you will not be allowed to attend Niagara University without documentation of required immunizations. You will be directed to complete Health Services forms through a portal that will be provided to you prior to your arrival. Do not arrive without all of the health requirements being satisfied.

STUDENT VISA/I-20

International students entering the United States for the purpose of study must apply for a student visa from the U.S. Consulate/Embassy. To apply for your student visa, you are required to have a valid passport as well as an I-20 document issued by Niagara University. This document can only be issued upon receipt of all required information in the application form. You will need to provide proof of financial support as outlined below. All documents submitted must be in English.

ONLY ANSWER THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE U.S.

If you are already in the U.S., what is your current immigration status?

In a visa status other than in F1 Student Visa status (please specify)

In F-1 Student Visa status. My current SEVIS ID Number is

Transferring/changing U.S. schools (Contact your current school’s DSO to complete the "School Transfer" procedure)

Changing Educational level or program at Niagara University

*New I-20 must be issued within 60 days of completion of previous program or will need to pay SEVIS FEE again

HOW DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR I-20?

How Do You Want To Receive Your I-20?

BY MAIL

BY EXPRESS

Your acceptance letter and I-20 document will be sent by regular mail to (select one):

Permanent Address

Current Address

**** Student must arrange and pay for express mail by going to: https://study.eshipglobal.com ****

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORT

Applicants are responsible for all costs of attending Niagara University. You and/or your sponsor must sign the financial verification statements at the end of this application indicating you are responsible for all costs. If you have questions about payment options, please contact our Student Accounts Office (sao@niagara.edu).

2024-25 Exchange Program
ESTIMATED TUITION/FEES/LIVING EXPENSES
This information are for immigration purposed only. Fees quoted below are estimates only and in U.S. funds.

	ONE SEMESTER	TWO SEMESTERS
EXCHANGE STUDENT FEES	$515.00	$1030.00
BOOKS/SUPPLIES	$255.00	$510.00
ROOM/BOARD	$6,700.00	$13,400.00
MEDICAL INSURANCE	$1,657.66	$3,000.00
OTHER LIVING EXPENSES	$1,200.00	$2,400.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES	$10,327.66	$20,340.00

**Students are required to meet the terms of the university’s medical requirements.

You must show you have immediately available funds to pay for the number of semesters that you are accepted for. See below for acceptable forms of financial documents.

YOUR MINIMUM FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS: (outlined in chart above)

$9,700.00 (1 Semester)

$19,400.00 (2 Semesters)

$10,327.66 (1 Semester)

$20,340.00 (2 Semesters)

2. Indicate where your funding will come from and the amount per source. (You may have multiple sources)

a. Personal Funds: Financial documents in your name

b. Sponsor Name (Person – family & relation/company/organization)

Sponsor Amount

c. Scholarship/Assistantship Name

Scholarship/Assistantship Amount

3. TOTAL FUNDING: Add 2a, 2b, and 2c above and put total here

(*Must be equal to, or more than, the minimum financial requirements in line #1 above)

Add 2a, 2b, and 2c above and put total here

FINANCIAL VERIFICATION STATEMENTS:

Sponsor #1 Digital Signature

Sponsor #1 Relationship to applicant

Date

Sponsor #2 Digital Signature

Sponsor #2 Relationship to applicant

Date

APPLICANT DIGITAL SIGNATURE: I hereby certify the information provided is true and accurate. I understand this information will be provided to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the SEVIS system for the issuance of your I-20 document. I am fully aware that any false or misleading statement will result in automatic denial, or revocation of admissions.

Applicant's Signature

Date

ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS

Acceptable documents*:

Statements or letters for:

Savings or checking accounts
Line of Credit accounts
Loans
Retirement Funds (funds must be immediately available; must allow for early withdrawal)
Scholarships (Private/Government/School)

Certificate of Deposits (CD) statements: Maturity date must be earlier than applicant’s start date

All financial documents must be:

On institution’s official letterhead
Be dated within six months prior to applicant’s enrollment.
Must be in English, or submitted with a certified translation of the document(s).
If not in U.S. funds, institution must include the U.S. equivalency for the available balance.
Photocopies, faxed, scanned & emailed or original financial documents must be clear.

Please click here for an example of acceptable financial documents.

DOCUMENTS NOT ACCEPTED: This list is not all-inclusive. Please contact us if you are not sure.

*Employer letters or salary statements.
*Documents for non-liquid funds or property.
*Stock market statements or letters.
*Value of home
*Tax documents
*Bank statements not in your name, unless with signature of sponsor’s financial verification.

DOCUMENT UPLOAD

All documents submitted must be in English or English translation attached to original document!

Please upload PDF or Microsoft Word files of your supporting documents. (Limit 10 Documents)

English Proficiency Test Scores

Official Transcript

Passport

Financial Documentation

Summary of Transcript

Additional Supporting Documents: