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Information for Intenational
Exchange Students
Study in Chicago, an International
City in the Heart of America
As a participant, you will:
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Have direct contact with American teachers
andstudents in the classroom and on weekends
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Earn American university credits which
can be transferred back to your home institution
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Increase your knowledge of American culture,
economics, music and American Government
Estimated Costs
Partner university exchange students can participate
for degree credit or audit, based on student request and academic
qualifications. Please note USA visa requirements. Partner
students' tuition costs for degree credit are paid at their
home institution. NEIU will waive exchange student's weekend
activity costs. Each student must be responsible for his/her
international airfare, NEIU student fees, and all other cost-of-living
expenses.
The following are estimated cost breakdowns for students
attending the 3-week summer institute:
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NEIU student health insurance
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US$ 150.00 |
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Local Transportation
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US$ 150.00 |
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Books and Supplies
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US$ 300.00 |
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Living Expenses(including housing, food,etc)
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US$ 700.00 |
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Estimated Total Expenses(in USD)
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US$1,300.00
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USA Visa Information
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All students must enter the US with
a J-1 visa after June 7, 2006 and before July 7, 2006.
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J-1 visa bearers must have medical insurance
for the entire length of their stay in the US.
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J-1 visa bearers must be engaged in a
prescribed course of study.
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Upon completion of your application material
NEIU will issue and mail to you an acceptance letter and
a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1)
Status (Form DC 2019).
To apply for a J-1 visa, you need your letter of acceptance,
Form DS-2019, and a valid passport. Check at the US embassy closest to you to see if they
require additional documents.
Registration Information
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NEIU International Exchange Student Information
Form
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NEIU Student-at-large Application
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NEIU Financial Statement for International
Exchange Students with supporting bank letter(s)
A letter of recommendation from your home institution.
Please contact your school's Office of International Affairs
to obtain copies of the above mentioned application material.A
complete set of the above documents must be submitted to your
school's Office of International Affairs to be forwarded to
NEIU on/before April 17, 2006.
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