TCGV Frequently Asked Questions
Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 628 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
The Collective Global Vision is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), which sets national standards for programs of music and the institutions that deliver those programs. For students, accreditation provides a validation of the quality of the programs offered and a commitment to continual improvement.
- 2 Year Diploma in Music Performance
- 1.5 Year Diploma In Music Performance
- 1.5 Year Diploma In Vocal Performance
- 1 year Certificate A in Music Performance
- 1 year Certificate B in Music Performance
- 1 year Certificate C in Music Performance
Applications are accepted up to one year from the start of a program.
In order to be enrolled by the start dates for each program, students must apply for their program in advance. For Domestic Students the cutoff date is no later than 3 weeks prior to the program start date. For international Students the cutoff date is no later than 60 days prior to the program start date.
In order to ensure your spot in a program is held, the 3 week requirement is necessary. Class spots for certain programs can fill up quickly and are at times limited.
Not all programs are available for International Students. The SEVP certified programs available for an International Student to study at The Collective Global Vision are as follows:
- 2 Year Diploma in Music Performance
- 1.5 Year Diploma In Music Performance
- 1.5 Year Diploma In Vocal Performance
- 1 year Certificate A in Music Performance
- 1 year Certificate B in Music Performance
- 1 year Certificate C in Music Performance
Yes, the following non-refundable fees required to apply to The Collective Global vision are as follows:
Application Fee: $75
Audition Fee: $125
Yes, the following non-refundable fees are required once you are accepted into a program:
- Educational, Tools, and Technology Fee: $1,400
- Program Deposit: $2,500
I-20 Processing Fee (International Students Only): $150
In order to secure a spot in a program, students are required to pay the Program Deposit and Educational Tools and Technology fee within 10 days of receiving their acceptance letter. International students are required to pay the I-20 fee before the I-20 can be processed.
The 10 day window exists to ensure your spot in a program as class spots fill quickly. Admissions will work with all accepted students to help ensure the admissions process goes smoothly. Accepted students that do not pay the required fees within 30 days will have to reapply for admission into the program and their spot will be lost.
The Collective Global Vision accepts payments by credit card or ACH transfer. The Collective Global Vision does not accept any other forms of payment.
Yes, The Collective Global Vision offers interest free payment plans for all accepted students. Payment plan options are available after a student is accepted into a program.
The application fee, audition fee, education tools and technology fee, and the program deposit are all non-refundable. Program tuition paid after fees and the initial deposit is refundable based on The Collective Global Vision refund policy.
No, The Collective Global Vision does not offer Financial Aid. However, we recommend students and prospective applicants to visit our Scholarship’s and Grants page for more resources on aid.
The Collective Global Vision does not currently offer scholarships.
Students that have applied and paid the application and audition fees will be scheduled for an audition via video link with an evaluating instructor.
Before you audition for your program, you will be sent the program audition requirements for you to prepare for the scheduled audition with an examining instructor. The instructor will go through each of the outlined parts in the audition requirements. Audition requirements are different for each instrument.
The examining instructor and admissions department will make a suggestion to help you move forward and pass the audition in the future so you can be placed in a program. Future auditions will require a new audition fee to be paid.
The Collective Global Vision does not accept transfer credits from other institutions, but applicants are evaluated and may receive advanced placement within a given program based on their current levels of technique, musicianship, and performance skills. Students must complete at least 50% of the program in which they are enrolled to earn the related credential.
The Collective Global Vision allows students who have successfully completed courses at The Collective Global Vision to transfer those courses into other programs. Courses completed in the last five (5) years in which a student has earned a minimum grade of C may be transferred into a related program.
Students who have taken more than one (1) year away from their program will need to audition for ensemble assignments and take a placement examination for reading and musicianship prior to resuming their studies. If the student does not place at the level required to reenter the program, the Director of Education will work with the student on a remediation plan. Alternatively, the Director of Education may recommend that the student repeat coursework in order to be able to reenter and advance in a program successfully. (Fees may apply for remediation and/or repeated coursework.)
Students must fulfill all requirements of the current program for the new enrollment year, not the program in which they were previously enrolled.
The Collective Global Vision does not guarantee that courses or programs are transferable to other institutions, colleges, or universities. Acceptability of credit is always up to the receiving institution. However, The Collective Global Vision will provide a transcript and course information to support students wishing to apply for transfer credit to another institution.
Students opting to extend their program must do so prior to four weeks before the start of the next semester. For international students, the deadline is 60 days prior to the start of the next semester.
Students must maintain an average program grade of C or higher for all of their courses. Students receiving a grade lower than C will be put on probation status for the following quarter. A faculty member will be assigned to each student, as an anchor teacher, during the probation period. Any student placed on probation will receive a written warning
The Collective Global Vision does not offer Housing, but we can provide a list of Student Housing options in the New York City area.
International Student Applicants Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students applying to study in a program at The Collective Global Vision are required to have financial resources to live and study in the United States. This includes being able to cover the cost of tuition, living expenses, course materials, and travel. Prospective students or sponsors must show proof of having at least $1,500 a month to cover expenses before an I-20 can be issued. Evidence of financial ability includes but is not limited to:
- Family bank statements.
- Documentation from a sponsor.
- Financial aid letters.
- Scholarship letters.
- Letter from an employer showing annual salary.
If you are an International Student and have been accepted into a program at The Collective Global Vision, your next step will be to pay the I-20 fee. Upon acceptance, admissions will send a payment link to pay for the I-20 fee. After the fee is paid an I-20 form will be issued to the student accepted into the program.
An I-20 form is an important document that is required to be kept throughout the International Student lifecycle. I-20 forms are required for all travel in and out of the United States and must be in hand upon port of arrival.
Students studying at The Collective Global Vision will be issued an M-1 Visa.
M-1 Visa schools offer vocational programs typically without a core academic program.
The earliest time an International student can arrive in the United States is 30 days before their program begins.
All International students studying on an M-1 visa must maintain normal academic progress and attend all classes. Students must also maintain a full course workload for each SEVP certified program and cannot be part-time.
It is the policy of the U.S. government and The Collective Global Vision that students must have sufficient English language skills to participate successfully in their chosen curricula. If it becomes apparent that a student’s English language skills are inadequate, the school may require the student to take English lessons. The Collective Global Vision Director can help advise students about ESL teachers and resources. A low level of English ability may lengthen the time necessary to complete a program of study and may extend enrollment.
International students are required to pass an English language test or prove their ability to speak, read and write in English. The Collective Global Vision recommends taking either the TOEFL or IELTS to evaluate a student’s English level. The TOEIC and DuoLingo are also accepted. All test options are meant to measure a non-native English speaker’s ability to understand the language.
Test takers will receive a score upon completion of the test. The Collective Global Vision requires that international applicants share their English proficiency exam score on their application.
Desired scores are as follows:
IELTS: 4.0-5.0 or higher
TOEFL iBT: 69〜79 or higher
TOEIC: 600〜740 or higher
DuoLingo: 75~100 or higher
In addition to the exam score, The Collective Global Vision will evaluate the applicant’s English level during the admissions interview. Both the exam score and the interview assessment will be used in making an admission decision.
M-1 Visa students can only work after their program ends with permission. M-1 Visa students participate in practical training (PT) and work 1 month for every 4 months of their program.
M-1 students, and their dependents, may be eligible to drive a motor vehicle while residing in the United States. However, those who wish to operate a vehicle must successfully apply for and receive a driver’s license.
While the application process for receiving a driver’s license may be different in each state, the basic steps are very similar. These steps include:
- Talking with your designated school official (DSO) about driving rules and regulations in your state or territory.
- Confirming with your DSO that your student record is Active in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
- Waiting 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a driver’s license so that your Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record,” information can be updated in all the government systems.
- Obtaining a Social Security number (SSN), if required by your state or territory.
- Visiting and submitting the proper documentation to the DMV.
The DMV may need to verify your nonimmigrant student status to determine if you are eligible for a driver’s license. To verify your status, the DMV may use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. To find out more about this program, please visit the Checking Your SAVE Case Status page.
