Via Fordham Student Visa

Applying for a Student Visa

To join the program, you must have a valid student (F-1) visa. To apply for the visa, you will need a Form I-20 issued through the Institute of American Language and Culture (IALC) at Fordham.

To receive a Form I-20, email the following documents directly to the IALC office [email protected] or upload to your Applicant Status Student Portal.

    • 2024-2025 VIA AFCOE. The AFCOE shows the amount of money you are required to have to finance your studies and cover your living expenses while you’re in New York. It must be completed and signed by you or the person who will be supporting you while you study.
    • Proof of funds. This should be an original bank statement or letter in English verifying that the required amount of money will be available to you while you are in the United States.
    • A photocopy of your passport identity page.
    • Tuition deposit payment. Your enrollment is not complete until you pay the tuition deposit. 
    • 2024-2025 VIA AFCOE. The AFCOE shows the amount of money you are required to have to finance your studies and cover your living expenses while you’re in New York. It must be completed and signed by you or the person who will be supporting you while you study.
    • Proof of funds. This should be an original bank statement or letter in English verifying that the required amount of money will be available to you while you are in the United States.
    • A photocopy of your passport identity page.
    • Tuition deposit payment. Your enrollment is not complete until you pay the tuition deposit. 

Transfer students: If you are a transfer student, please submit a completed Fordham University transfer form and a copy of your current I-20.