International Students

Alliant accepts the following international qualifications as equivalent to a US high school diploma:

• Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
• Cambridge O Levels
• Cambridge International A Levels 

Applicants must complete at least five IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O Levels to achieve equivalency with a high school diploma, and at least three academic GCE A-Level exams to be eligible for advanced standing admission with transfer credit. Applicants are required to have a minimum of five subjects passed (grades of C or higher), including English and math, and without any duplication.

Furthermore, to achieve equivalency with a high school diploma, GCSE or IGCSE grades must meet the undergraduate requirement of at least a 2.0 GPA based on the grades posted on the exam statement, and students who have A Level are eligible for potential transfer credits (see transfer credit policy) up to 30 undergraduate credits as defined by the International Education Research Foundation (IERF).

Alliant does not currently accept ability-to-benefit (ATB) students. ATB students are defined as students who do not have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or a recognized equivalent of that certificate.

All courses taught on U.S. campuses, except those which are for learning an additional language, are offered in English. Applicants must meet Alliant’s English Proficiency requirements through documentation that:

1. A high school equivalency was earned where the primary language of instruction/testing was in English;
2. The student graduated from a U.S. university where the primary language of instruction was in English;
3. The student successfully completed an English Composition course with a grade of B or higher from a U.S. college or university;
4. The student’s transcript stipulates that the primary language of instruction for their school/program was English; or
5. The student achieved the minimum test scores required for their program as follows:
   
    

Please contact TOEFL directly at www.ets.org/toefl, to request an official score report. Alliant’s TOEFL code is 4039. Minimum test score requirements vary by degree level and can be more stringent by program. Alliant reserves the right to request a student to take additional English instruction as demonstrated by his/her academic performance.

Applicants who meet all other admissions requirements but do not meet the English Proficiency requirement are encouraged to consider the ESOL program. This program may take up to 12 months. Minimum test score requirements vary by degree level and can be more stringent by program. Students who achieve the appropriate test scores are eligible to apply to the applicable program(s):

 

We understand the preparation and amount of time it takes for you to compile required documents, which is why we want to help ease the process through our in-house transcript evaluation service with no charge to you.

Alliant will accept a scanned, color image of official or true copies of academic transcripts, marks sheets and graduation award certificates for an admission decision. transcripts and graduation certificates are evaluated by trained Alliant staff to provide U.S. equivalency. Once accepted to the university, the student is required to present official documentation to the office of admissions or International Student Services Office for verification. 

Alternatively, students may also choose an approved vendor to provide this service at a cost. You can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website for this full list. Once completed, please request that the evaluation service send an official copy to the Alliant International University Application Processing Center.

All foreign documentation that is not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. 

Admitted students who are not U.S. Citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) are required to obtain U.S. immigration authorization to enroll at Alliant.

For international students living abroad, applicants must:

1. Complete their application and submit all required materials at least six (6) weeks prior to start;
2. Have a valid I-20/DS-2019 on file at least 30 days prior to start;
3. Have visa approved at least 2 weeks prior to start; and
4. Arrive in the country no more than 30 days prior to the first day of the applicable semester/term.

For international students living in the U.S. (transfer), applicants must:

1. Complete their application at least two (2) weeks prior to start; and
2. Have a valid I-20/DS-2019 on file and arrive no later than the first day of the applicable semester/term.

Please refer to the International Applicants and Students page of the academic catalog for additional information regarding: 

• F-1 and J-1 Visas
• Requesting an I-20 or DS-2019
• Applying for a Visa as a New Student
• Visa Transfer Students
• Maintaining Status

Review our 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Student Visa which includes a check list of required documentation for your Visa interview and our International Student Pre-Arrival Guide for topics related to preparing for the Visa interview, F-1/J-1 immigration status information, and planning your travel.

EducationUSA also offers resources to help students prepare for Visa Interviews and guide them through the application process to obtaining a Visa. EducationUSA has more than 400 advising centers in 170 countries designed to help local students find the appropriate college or university in the United States and assist with meeting the U.S. State Department requirements. Find your local EducationUSA center.

Federal and state laws require that international students maintain adequate health insurance while attending Alliant International University. While many other countries bear the expense of health care for their residents, individuals in the United States are responsible for these expenses themselves. A single day of hospitalization can cost thousands of dollars. A good insurance policy gives you access to excellent medical facilities and provides protection against the enormous costs of health care in the U.S.

All international students are required to obtain health insurance coverage during their tenure at Alliant.

To fulfill this requirement, students must purchase a health insurance policy that meets all US Immigration insurance requirements for F-1 and J-1 students. The provisions are listed below:

1. Effective throughout the semester and renewable for continuous coverage

2. Minimum dollar coverage of $100,000 per illness or injury

3. Include outpatient care (doctor visits, outpatient surgery, etc.)

4. Include hospitalization

5. Repatriation for at least $25,000

6. Medical evacuation for at least $50,000

7. Cost of deductible, if any, does not exceed $500 per accident or illness

While Alliant does not recommend any international student health insurance company, international students have found comparable coverage with these market-offered agencies:

• International Student Insurance
• PGH Student Insurance

Please direct any questions you may have regarding health insurance coverage to the International Student Services Office, your campus DSO or Student Advisor (include your email and phone number with international code).

Financial Certification Forms will be provided to you by your admissions counselor. The U.S. Immigration Department requires you show proof of financial ability to cover one academic year of expenses before an acceptance decision can be made. Scholarships may offset a portion of your expenses.

Alliant reserves the right to require further certification of finances or advance payment of tuition and fees from students whose funds originate in countries where severe currency restrictions exist.