International Student Admission
Residents of foreign countries who desire to study at National-Louis University must satisfy the following requirements before the I-20 can be issued:
- Completed application: (Online Application)
- An application fee of $40.00: (a Non-refundable processing fee). You can pay by cash, check or money order (US Currency) made payable to National-Louis University.
- Program requirements: Admission requirements vary by program. Please refer to the appropriate College checklist. (Checklists)
- Undergraduate applicant transcripts: English translations and official educational credential evaluation of transcripts from ALL secondary schools colleges and universities attended. This translation and evaluation must be completed by one of the three approved agencies. To see the approved list of foreign evaluators click here (Foreign credential evaluators)
- Graduate applicant transcripts: English translation and official educational credential evaluation of transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. This translation and evaluation must be completed by one of the three approved agencies. The evaluation must verify degree equivalency of a level of education equivalent of a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States. To see the approved list of foreign evaluators click here (Foreign credential evaluators)
- Official Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (TOEFL website) Scores: TOEFL scores are not required from undergraduate students who are planning to study English as a Second Language. Undergraduate applicants may enroll in National-Louis University's Language Institute. Upon successful completion of level 5 undergraduate students may begin the program of study to which the student has been admitted.
- Undergraduate applicants: A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 173 computer-based.
- Graduate applicants: A minimum score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based.
- Affidavit of Support (US citizens or residents) or Letter of Support (non-US residents): The person who is paying your tuition and living expenses while you attend National-Louis University, must complete and sign an affidavit of support or letter of support while in the presence of a Notary Public or First Class Magistrate. Once completed, the Notary Public must also sign the affidavit of support. An applicant can have more than one sponsor.
- Financial Resources: Applicants must also prove that sufficient funds are or will be available from an identified and reliable financial source to defray all living and school expenses during the entire period of anticipated study in the United States. Specifically, applicants must prove they have enough readily available funds to meet all expenses for the first year of study, and that adequate funds will be available for each subsequent year of study. The estimated expenses are $20,000-$25,000 per year for a single student, and an additional $9,000 per dependent. All Sponsors (US citizens, US residents and Non- US residents) must provide a signed statement from employer on business stationery showing date and nature of employment, salary paid, and whether position is temporary or permanent. If Sponsor is US citizen or resident and self-employed, please provide copy of last income tax return filed.
- Copy of Passport/I-94 Card: We require a copy of your passport, specifically the page with your photograph and identifying information, and if you are currently residing in the U.S., we need a copy of your US visa stamp and your I-94 card.
Please
send all documents to the following address:
Admissions Coordinator
National-Louis University
1000 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Fax: (847) 465-5730
Phone: 847-465-0575 ext. 5151
