Instructions for Application
Cal America is trying to make your application as easy as possible, but without important information we cannot process your application. We suggest that you read the instructions thoroughly before you fill out our application form. Please remember that all the information you fill out will be on your I-20 form when you apply an F-1 visa. Please be cautious and double check all the spellings.
Part 1: Student Information
Please provide personal information of the applicant. Use the same information on the applicant's passport. The information in this section is very important because it will appear on the I-20 form, if you request.
Part 2: Mailing Address
Please provide a physical address (no P.O. Box). Cal America will mail the I-20 and other important documents to this address only. Please also provide active phone number because our couriers (US Postal, FedEx, DHL, or UPS) will also require a valid phone number.
Part 3: E-mail Address
Please provide an active e-mail address because we will send confirmation to the e-mail address you provide. If the e-mail address you provided is not valid or incorrect, Cal America will not be able to process your application.
Part 4: Contact Person
Please provide information of a person we can contact in case of emergency.
Part 5: F-1 Visa and I-20
If you require an I-20 from Cal America, please type "YES" in the box. Applicants MUST enroll minimum of three (3) sessions (12 weeks) for I-20 issuance.
Part 6: Course Information
Please choose an English course you would like to study. Also, tell us when you plan to begin your study (starting date) and how long.
Please note that the date you provide here will appear as program start date on your I-20. All initial F-1 students MUST arrive in the United States and report to Cal America office on or before the indicated date.
Part 7: Source of Financial Support
Please check the appropriate box. If the student has a sponsor, please provide the information of the sponsor and submit an affidavit of support from the sponsor with a bank statement stating the responsibility for the student’s expenses while the student studies at Cal America.
Part 8: Additional Services
Housing Placement Service
If you require housing service, please type "YES" in the box and provide complete information and preferences. The housing placement service fee is $250. Please see Housing Options for details and prices. (See also, Cancellation and Refund Policy)
Airport Pick-Up Service (LAX only)
If you require airport pick-up service, please type "YES" in the box and provide necessary information. The service fee is $100. If flight information is not available at the time you complete this application form, it is your responsibility to contact Cal America when the information becomes available. (See also, Cancellation and Refund Policy)
***Part 9: Payment
Please specify method of payment and provide necessary information.
Notes:
The following fees must be paid to process your application:
1. Application fee - $100
2. Tuition deposit - $200
3. Express mailing fee - $50
4. Additional service fee(s):
Housing placement fee - $250
Airport pick-up fee - $100
SEVIS I-901- $200
All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
When you pay by cashier's check, or international money order, please pay to:
Cal America Education Institute
3700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90010 U.S.A.
We also accept payment by using a credit card (VISA or Master Card only). However, please consult with your credit card company for whether or not you can use your credit card to pay at a US location. You also must complete 'Credit Card Authorization Form' and send or fax it to us. Your application will not be processed until we receive funds from credit card.
If your plan to send the payment by bank wires transfer, we will provide the bank information up on your request.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The application fee is absolutely not refundable.
Express mail service fee is non-refundable unless the course is canceled before Cal America mail documents and/or I-20 out to students.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students may cancel their course before the program start date indicated on their I-20. In order to receive refund for tuition deposit or full amount of paid tuition, students must submit “refund request” in writing (showing reasons for cancellation) and return the “original I-20” to Cal America within 30 days from the original program start date indicated on their I-20. Tuition will not be refunded if students cancel class after the indicated program start date or if students fail to submit written request and original I-20 to Cal America within 30 days from the original program start date indicated on the I-20.
Students enter the U.S. using I-20 that Cal America issued must complete three (3) sessions (or 12 weeks) before request to transfer to other educational institution. Tuition deposit or the full amount of tuition for the first three (3) sessions (or 12 weeks) will not be refunded if students enter the U.S. with I-20 that Cal America issued and students do not attend our program. If the students already prepaid for more than three (3) sessions but decide to finish their study earlier, refund amount for the session(s) after the first 12 weeks will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
Service Fee Refund Policy
Students may cancel the housing placement service within 14 days from the day service is requested in order to receive refund for the housing placement service fee. However, Cal America will deduct 30% of the paid service fee to cover expenses. There is absolutely no refund after the day service was requested.
Students may cancel the airport pick-up service the minimum of 7 days from the students’ arrival date to receive a full refund. When the airport pick-up was canceled within 6 days prior to the students arrive, there will be no refund.
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