- Student Applies to The Collective Program of Choice and pays the application fee ($75)
- Student pays Audition fee ($125) and schedules an audition or video submission review through Admissions
Program Acceptance Letter Issued by The Collective after teacher review and program recommendation
Student picks the payment option, signs the acceptance letter, and fills out all required sections on the attached I-20 application form
- Student returns signed acceptance letter with all required Financial Statements to The Collective
- Student Places Program Deposit
Student pays I-20 Processing Fee to The Collective ($150)
Student information is entered into the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
- The Collective Issues Form I-20 “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status”
Student Pays the I-901 Fee at FMJFee.com ($350)
- Student completes Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160
Student prints out DS-160 Bar Code Page for U.S. Embassy or Consulate Interview
Student schedules Visa interview appointment with US Embassy or Consulate in their Country
Student pays the Visa Application Processing Fee ($185) through country specific U.S. Embassy or Consulate web page
Student Makes Appointment with U.S. Embassy or Consulate (Wait times approximately 3 Days)
Student takes all required documentation to U.S. Embassy or Consulate for visit
Student notifies The Collective of completed appointment at U.S. Embassy or Consulate
The Collective monitors SEVIS for visa approval and/or necessary additional document requests
Visa issued if approved, students may enter the U.S. 30 days prior to the start of their academic program
