What is the procedure if the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) is funding my course fees?
What is the procedure if the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) is funding my course fees?
You must provide a valid financial guarantee (FG) from SACM to UCAELI prior to the payment due date. UCAELI’s payment due date is always the first day of the session.
What does the FG (Financial Guarantee) Cover?
What does the FG (Financial Guarantee) Cover?
Your financial guarantee covers course fees only. Any other fees are the responsibility of the student and must be paid by the due date (first day of session). Items NOT covered by the FG include housing, meals, student ID cards, parking fees, private tutoring.
What happens if I do not submit my FB to UCAELI by the due date?
What happens if I do not submit my FB to UCAELI by the due date?
A delay in submitting your FG may result in a late fee of $30 or cancellation of your enrollment.
All fees are the student’s responsibility. If SACM does not pay the course fees for any reason within 45 days of the billing date, the student will be responsible for payment in full.
What if I want to extend my I-20 and/or study for more than one semester?
What if I want to extend my I-20 and/or study for more than one semester?
Financial guarantees are generally valid for one semester. We require an FG that is valid for the dates of the full semester. Students may need to provide a new financial guarantee for each semester that they attend. These are always due on the first day of the semester and all late penalties will be incurred as described above.
I have a dependent who wants to study at UCAELI. Is this possible?
I have a dependent who wants to study at UCAELI. Is this possible?
Individuals in the U.S. on visitor or F-2 dependent visas are eligible to study at UCAELI part-time only.
It is generally preferable to exit the US and apply for an F-1 visa in your home country.