International Students

smsc is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students with the M1 visa only.  Candidates for this program must file with the United States Department of Immigration and Naturalization Service.  International students who enter the United States with M1 status to attend school may not earn wages while in the United States.  Please fill out the attached I-20 form and send it to us by mail, email or fax.

Registration Fee: $75.00
Student Visa Program Fee: $200.00
Tuition Fee: $1500.00 for Diploma A only
$3000.00 for Diploma A & B
$5000.00 for Diploma A, B, & C
*Books are not included

Tuition and Payment Plan for I-20 Students
Tuition Payment Schedule
1. $275.00 due upon registration and return of I-20 information form
2. Diploma A option: $1500.00 due at start of Diploma A
Diploma A & B option: $3000.00 due at start of Diploma A
Diploma A, B & C option: $3000.00 due at start of Diploma A, $2000.00 due at start of Diploma C

* The length of your I-20 will depend on the diploma commitment you choose
1. Diploma A only = 5 months
2. Diploma A & B = 9 months
3. Diploma A, B, & C = 12 months

* If you decide to change your diploma commitment after the I-20 is issued you will be charged the $200 fee again

*Note there is also an I-901 SEVIS Fee of $100 due before your visa interview. Please go to www.fmjfee.com to pay or for more information

If you have any questions please contact our office directly at 310-581-0097.

Language of Instruction

All courses and programs at smsc are taught and conducted solely in English.  Students must take the TOEFL exam and submit the results with their I-20 application.  For more information about the TOEFL exam, click here.


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