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International Students

Students Whose Previous Academic Work Was Not in the United States

The following guidelines apply to students whose previous academic work was not in the United States:

  • U.S. citizens or resident aliens whose previous academic work was from an institution outside the U.S. are required to have their high school transcripts and/or undergraduate transcripts evaluated by an approved agency
  • Graduate applicants with a baccalaureate degree or college coursework from an institution outside the U.S. are required to have their undergraduate transcripts evaluated by an approved agency verifying degree equivalence to a U.S. regionally accredited baccalaureate degree
  • The NLU Office of Admissions and Records will examine foreign transcript evaluations and make a determination of suitability for undergraduate and graduate admission

Nonimmigrant International Students

NLU is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. NLU is approved for attendance by nonimmigrant students and to issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) students, I-20 A-B. Residents of foreign countries who desire to study in the U.S. at NLU and require the F-1 visa (I-20 A-B) must satisfy the following requirements before their visas can be issued:

  • Completed application available at www.nl.edu/applyonlineApplication fee (nonrefundable). Applicants can pay by check or money order (U.S. currency) made payable to National Louis University.
  • Program requirements. Admission requirements vary by program. Please refer to the appropriate college and program sections.
  • Official educational credential evaluation of transcripts from all secondary schools colleges and universities attended. This course-by-course translation and evaluation must be completed by an approved agency.
  • Proof of English language proficiency is required if English is not the applicant’s native language and/or high school degree was earned outside the U.S. Applicants must have official results of a TOEFL or other University-approved examination sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Click here for more information on proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • Affidavit of Support (U.S. citizen or resident sponsors) or Letter of Financial Support (non-U.S. resident sponsors): F-1 students. The person who will pay the applicant’s tuition and living expenses while he or she attends NLU 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.
  • 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 (U.S. citizens, U.S. residents and non-U.S. residents) must provide a signed statement from his or her employer on business stationery showing the date and nature of employment, the salary paid, and whether the position is temporary or permanent. If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or resident and self-employed, he or she should provide copy of the last income tax return filed.
  • Copy of Passport/I-94 Card. NLU requires a copy of the applicant’s passport, specifically the page with his or her photograph and identifying information. If the applicant is currently residing in the U.S., NLU needs a copy of the applicant’s U.S. visa stamp and I-94 card.
  • Proof of Medical Coverage. F-1 students are required to have insurance in effect for them and any accompanying spouse and minor dependents listed on their F-1 visa for the duration of their academic/exchange program.

    Please send all documents to the following address:

    Student Affairs
    National Louis University
    122 S. Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60603
    800.443.5522