INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

IAIA welcomes students from around the world. As a tribal and public institution, IAIA is deeply committed to providing educational opportunities for Indigenous peoples and underrepresented populations, both on a domestic and international level. IAIA believes that learning opportunities must be available to people from countries and cultures different than its own.

Any individual from outside the United States may attend IAIA by meeting regular admissions standards, special admissions requirements and deadlines for international students. In addition, international students must agree to comply with all international regulations in order to remain enrolled.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS --- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

In order to be admitted, international students must submit:

1.Application Form (available online at www.iaia.edu or from the Office of Admissions, Records, and Enrollment at 1-800-804-6422)

2.A non-refundable $5.00 Application Fee

3.Statement from a recognized financial institution or responsible sponsor

indicating sufficient funds in US dollars to cover academic and living expenses for the duration of the anticipated academic program.

4.An official transcript, in English, of all previous academic work and an educational worksheet of all previous education.

5.An official score report of the Test as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum score of 500 (paper test) or 173 (computerized), or an English as Second Language (ESL) of 109. The Institute’s TOEFL code number is 9848.

6.Medical/Physical Document with proper immunization records.

7.Two Letters of Recommendation—At least one must be from a teacher, counselor or community leader.

8.Statement of Interest (one page, typed, in 12-point font) addressing the following:

a.Your educational and life goals, and how IAIA can help you fulfill them;
b.An example of a leadership role you held in your community; and
c.A situation in which you had to overcome adversity.

9. All International students are required to provide proof of medical and travel insurance

• International students must apply for admission at least six months prior to the date of expected enrollment.
• International applicants must have graduated from a school equivalent to the twelfth grade in the United States.
• International students are not eligible for federal financial assistance.
• All international students in F-1 status must take at least 12 semester hours each semester while attending the Institute of American Indian Arts.
• An I-20 A-B will not be issued from IAIA until you have completed your admission file and have been accepted.
  

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE OFFICIAL OR ORIGINAL