To begin applying for a program at a US university, your application can be completed online either through each school’s own website or through a third-party system like the Common App (which nearly 900 colleges accept). (Depending on the university, you may also be able to apply directly through Shorelight.)
Here is what the process looks like:
- Pay a $350 SEVIS I-901 fee online (remember to keep the electronic SEVIS fee receipt!)
- Apply for your student visa.
- Schedule your visa interview at the US embassy or consulate in your country.
- Complete the interview.
