:: International Students

The Art Institute of Boston welcomes applications from international students. Please contact AIB's International Admissions Advisor to assist you with the process: Renee Webber, 617.585.6706, rwebber@aiboston.edu

Visa Requirements for International Students

AIB will issue an I-20, once accepted and after the $325 tuition deposit is received (refunded until May 1 for the fall and December 1 for the spring). You will need to submit the following documents in order to receive your form I-20:

• IFDF (Immigration and Financial Declaration Form
• Financial support and letter
• Passport copy

Proof of Financial Support Includes

An original, official bank statement written in English and signed by a bank officer, showing funds available for at least your first year of school at AIB. For the 2005/2006 year, the amount that must be documented is estimated to be 38,736. You will also need to provide a letter written by your sponsor indicating his/her relationship to you and his/her willingness to sponsor you for your schooling and living expenses. The letter must be signed and dated. IFDF (Immigration and Financial Declaration Form) also must be signed and dated.

Passport Copy

A copy of the identity and expiration date page of your passport (which needs to be valid 6 months into the future) must also be submitted. For further information regarding your immigration questions once you are accepted to AIB, please call International Student Services at 617.349.8342

Financial Aid for International Students

Financial support for international students is limited, and all students are encouraged to conduct scholarship research privately. International Students are eligible to apply for AIB Scholarships and Continuing Student Portfolio Scholarships. International students are not eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid. International students with a U.S. co-sponsor are eligible to apply for low interest loans through the Massachusetts Education Financial Authority (MEFA). Applicants from Canada do not need a U.S. co-sponsor.

Canadian applicants may also seek out financial assistance through CanHELP, an alternative loan program for Canadian students to study in the US. For more information about financial resources for Canadian applicants, go to: www.finaid.org/otheraid/canadian.phtml.