Intensive English Program - Applying Inside the U.S.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: the Cerritos College IEP program is suspended until further notice. No application accepted at this time.

 

Transfer Applicant - student inside the U.S.:  An F-1 visa international student currently in the United States AND attending another U.S. college, university, language or high school.  

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM OVERVIEW

 

Admission Package:  Review the list of required documents below. Once you have collected ALL documents, email to intadmissions@cerritos.edu as attachments in PDF format. Applications with incomplete documentation will not be processed until completed:

  1. Intensive English Program Application: Make sure to select 'Intensive English Program' under Educational Goal.  Both a U.S. and Permanent Foreign address are required. Sign and save in PDF format.

  2. Financial Document (bank statement or bank certification form) covering a minimum of $20,900 USD clearly displaying. View IEP Cost of Attendance:
    • full name of the account holder (must match name on Statement of Financial Support)
    • date of balance
    • name of financial institution
    • account type (savings or checking accounts only)
    • currency type (i.e. US dollar, EU pound, Mexican peso, etc).
    • Include an additional $3,000.00 per dependent (when applicable).

  3. Statement of Financial Support (if applicable):  If the financial documented submitted clearly identifies the applicant as the account/fund owner, skip to number 5.  This form should be completed by the applicant's financial sponsor if the financial document is NOT in the applicant's name. The financial sponsor can be a family member, friend or government agency who is financially responsible for the applicant's college expenses including but not limited to tuition, books, housing, health insurance, and other associated fees. Complete the Statement of Financial Support OR Form I-34 Affidavit of Support (if the sponsor is a U.S. Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen).

  4. Clear copy complete copies of the following documents:

    • Identity page of a valid passport
    • F-1 visa - if you have one
    • I-94: Download your most recent I-94 
    • All I-20s issued from previous and current colleges/language schools

  5. Information of Dependents (if any) - Include dependant's full name, date of birth, country of birth, and a copy of child's birth certificate or spouse's marriage certificate in your email. Each dependent must have medical insurance.

  6. Transfer Authorization Form: A completed transfer authorization form should be complete by the applicant's current school of attendance. For applicants out of status or who need reinstatement, please inquire directly to the Office of International Student Services for further instructions.

  7. *WAIVED for Fall 2024 applicants: $50.00 US dollar (non-refundable) Application fee can be paid by credit card after all the required documents have been submitted (Instructions will be emailed to you).* 

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