Immigration Checklist:
The following items are required in order to receive your Initial I-20 form. This
form is used to apply for your F-1 Student Visa. Upon your acceptance, you will receive your I-20 and instructions on how to apply
for the F-1 Student Visa. For more details on the visa application process, please click here. **Please note** that we do not advise applicants to schedule a visa interview appointment prior to
receiving their I-20. We cannot expedite the issuance of anyone's I-20 due to an approaching
interview date.
- Bank Statement or Scholarship Letter: Proof of available yearly funds to cover each
academic year of study (Fall, Winter, and Spring) in the form of an official bank
statement of account, government scholarship letter, or athletic scholarship letter
(accounts must be accessible at any time). Must be a recent statement, no older than
6 months at the time of I-20 issuance
- If coming from a High School in the United States, you must submit a copy of most
recent I-20 and current I-94 card
- DS-160
When filling out the DS-160 for your visa interview, you can list our office address
(listed below) for the local address in the States.
305 Wisteria St
Tolliver Hall 229
Ruston, LA 71272
Sending Your Application Documents
Most admission documents can be sent as PDF attachments via email (international@latech.edu). You also have the option to send your documents by express or standard mailing options.
The OIA uses University Express Mail Service (UEMS) to ensure your express mailing
needs are met. To create your account with UEMS, please click here.
If you have any questions about how to use this service, please visit the FAQs section of the UEMS website, or you may contact them by email or phone.
You may also use any standard shipping option of your choosing to mail your documents
to the following address:
Office of International Affairs
Louisiana Tech University
305 Wisteria Street
P.O. Box 3037
Ruston, LA 71272
U.S.A.
Funding
An application will not be considered without specific documentation of yearly funds
available to cover each academic term of study. Louisiana Tech University estimates
the student’s average cost for an academic term of nine months (Fall, Winter, and
Spring) to be:
| |
Standard |
With Bulldog Scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees |
$21,894 |
$10,845 |
| Living Expenses |
$8,820 |
$8,820 |
| Books & Insurance |
$1,758 |
$1,758 |
| TOTAL |
$32,472 |
$21,423 |
**Fees are subject to change without notice.** Any changes will be updated here.
When the required credentials are on file, your application will be processed and
you will be notified of the decision. If you want anyone other than yourself to receive
information, we must have written permission from you stating the full name of the
person.
**I-20s will only be issued to accepted students.
Provisional Deadlines - please submit your application and all required documents
by the following dates:
Fall Quarter Enrollment: July 1
Winter Quarter Enrollment: October 1
Spring Quarter Enrollment: January 1
