International Student Program

Contact Information:

Ms. Linda Larson Singer, PDSO

International Student Advisor and Counselor

Office: Student Services Building 116

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LarsonL@lasc.edu

Phone: (323) 241-5277

Fax: (323) 242-5577

Program Requirements

Dear Prospective Student,

Thank you for your interest in attending Los Angeles Southwest College. I would be more than happy to assist in admitting you as an International Student. After reading this information, please feel free to request additional information by phone, fax, traditional mail or by email.

Please note that each International Student is required to take 12 units of study during the Fall and Spring semesters. Total fees each semester are calculated according to the number of units in which a student is enrolled. Effective Fall 2009 fees will be:

Non-resident Tuition:

$198 per unit; $198 x 12 units = $2,376.00 for 1 semester; for 2 semesters = $4,752

Enrollment Fee:

$26 per unit; $26 x 12 units = $312 for 1 semester; for 2 semesters = $624

Health Fee:

$11 x 2 semesters = $22.00

Medical Insurance:

$438 x 2 semesters = $876

SEVIS Processing Fee:

$25 x 2 semesters = $50.00

Subtotal for 2 Semesters = $6,324.00

Books (minimum for 2 semesters): = $400.00

Living Expenses: $800 per month x12 months = $9,600.00

Total for 2 semesters= $16,324.00

If living expenses (room and board) will be provided in the U.S., a student must be able to document that a minimum of $7,000 will also be available during the year for academic expenditures. If room and board will not be provided in the U.S., a student will need to document that a minimum of $16,500 will be available annually from one or combined sources.

A student planning to enroll for a Fall (early September)semester should have all documentation on file by the middle of the preceding July. A student wishing to enroll for a Spring (early February) semester should have documentation on file by the middle of the preceding November. Once the original documents listed below are received, they will be photocopied and the originals returned to the student, along with the rest of the information to be presented to the U.S. visa-granting authorities.

Eligibility for acceptance is stated below. You must:

Be a graduate of a secondary school that is the equivalent of a high school in the United States. An official English translation of the transcript is required.
Have a good command of the English language as demonstrated by a score of 450 (PBT)/133 (CBT)/45 (iBT) or higher on the TOEFL. Other acceptable tests scores are: IELTS, Band 5; STEP EIKEN, grade level 2A; TOEIC, 500 and iTEP, 4.0. If the student's language of instruction was English, a letter to that effect , signed by the director of the instituion and on school letterhead, may be substituted for a score.
Submit a Preliminary Application to provide personal information including name, birth date and prospective major or emphasis of study.
Submit a notarized Affidavit of Support from each sponsor of the student. Please note that in the case of more than one sponsor, each sponsor must provide an original set of Affidavits of Support and documentation. The total contributions of one or combined sponsors will be noted on the I-20.
Submit an Application Fee of $35.00 (U.S.). It may be paid by cash, check or money order drawn on a U.S. based banking institution.

For any further information you may reach me in the office, SSB116, and at (323) 241-5277. You may also fax me at (323) 242-5577 or email me at LarsonL@lasc.edu. I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

MS. LINDA LARSON SINGER, PDSO

International Student Advisor

Other information regarding the International Student Program

Affidavit of Sponsor - Providing Free Room and Board (doc)

Instructions for Transfer within the United States (doc)