Application for I-20

If you are an international applicant, please do the following:

1. Read all information on our International Students web page ,
2. Complete the Sunbridge admissions application for the program you are applying to ( Early Childhood Teacher Education  OR  Elementary Teacher Education ), AND
3. Complete the information below to apply for the I-20 needed to obtain a student visa.

This form can also be used for international students who are already accepted, and are simply returning for the next intensive of their program.

All students note that, for Sunbridge to sponsor your I-20, you must return to your country in between each and every intensive of your program, and apply again for an I-20 and visa for the next intensive. The government's I-901 fee must be paid each time, and if your visa is not granted for one or more intensives, you will have to make up the intensive at a later date in order to graduate.

Also note that Sunbridge-sponsored international students are not permitted to work or volunteer during their stay in the United States. Whatever work experience your program requires must be obtained in your own country.

International students must demonstrate full English language proficiency. The following methods may be used to show proficiency:

• Original academic transcripts showing six semesters of secondary (high school) English or above
• Original TOEFL score of 45 IBT   133 CBT    450 PBT
• IELTS score of 4
• Proficiency demonstrated on handwritten essay and verbal Sunbridge Institute interview

All international students must provide evidence of financial ability. If you are using your own funds, then your bank statement, or a letter from your employer stating your salary is sufficient. If you are being supported by another, then an "Affidavit of Support" form must be completed. You can also provide financial aid letters or scholarship letters as additional evidence.

The current estimated cost to attend Sunbridge per year is:

Tuition:  $9,500
Room:  $12,500*
Food:     $3,000*
Books:      $100
Travel:    $6,000
TOTAL:  $31,100

*These figures assume the student is staying the maximum time allowed for each intensive

You can find greater detail about costs here:

• Early Childhood program tuition
• Elementary program tuition
• Housing and meals

Please find the dates of your upcoming Early Childhood or Elementary intensive, then tell us the dates that you plan to visit the United States for this intensive. Note that you are not permitted to arrive any more than 30 days before the intensive, nor stay any more than 30 days after the intensive.

Also note that this procedure must be repeated for each and every intensive of your program, so as soon as you return to your country, you will need to apply again for the I-20 using this form.

In all of its dealings, including its admissions, educational, and employment practices, it is the policy of Sunbridge Institute, its Trustees, officers, employees and other duly authorized agents not to discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, creed, gender, age, culture, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or mental or physical handicap.

For any technical difficulties using this online form, please contact registrar@sunbridge.edu. Most difficulties can be resolved by ensuring all fields are completed, or trying a different device and/or browser.

Questions regarding specific travel or visa questions that are unique to your situation should be directed to an immigration lawyer, or the United States Homeland Security website.

Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to our finance director at finance@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x25.

For any other questions, please feel free to reach out to our Admissions Office at 845-425-0055 X20 or by email at info@sunbridge.edu.