1. Nomination Procedure
You must currently be enrolled and pursuing a degree at post secondary academic institution outside the U.S and must be nominated by your home institution. Your home university coordinator must send an email to LSUA's International Program Office (international@lsua.edu) informing us of your nomination.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-native English speakers are required to submit a copy of one of the following documents:
- TOEFL-IBT (Internet Based Test) score of 61 or above
- TOEFL-PBT (Paper Based Test) score of 500 or above
- IELTS 5.5 or above
- GTEC CBT 1175 or above
2. Apply Online
The nominated student must complete the online application for admission and submit the non-refundable $80 for the application and mailing fee. Make sure to put a foreign address on the application so the S2019 will be mailed to your country of origin.
3. Attach/Upload ALL of the following required documents to your online application:
- Scanned copy of passport
- Transcript (translated in English)
- Immunization Compliance Form
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or GTEC CBT Score Report)
- Proof of financial support: The exchange student must include this documentation when submitting the application for sufficient financial resources. The documentation must include the following amounts for housing, meals, books, and personal expenses based on the length of your program: One semester: $7,500 USD; One year: $15,000 USD
Documents acceptable as proof of financial support:
- Personal bank statement(s) or other financial documents (e.g. scholarship award letters, loan guarantee, etc.)
- Letter of support from parent with bank statement(s) showing sufficient funds; or
- A combination of documents and letters of support that, when added together, show you have sufficient funds.