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ALCP Office

phone: (208) 885-4061
fax: (208) 885-2859
P.O. Box 441250
901 Paradise Creek Street
LLC Bldg. #3
Moscow, ID 83844-1250
alcp@uidaho.edu

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Application Steps and Requirements

Before applying to the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP), a student must meet these minimum requirements:

  • Be at least 17 years old
  • Present evidence of financial support for all expenses while studying in ALCP (minimum of $5,002 for each session attended)
  • Application Steps & Requirements

    Application Steps & Requirements

    Step 1: Application

    Step 2: CFR Form 

    Step 3: Financials

    • Submit Original Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee
    • Funds must cover all tuition and living expenses expressed in CFR 

    Step 4: Passport 

    • Copy picture and information pages from Passport
    • Submit Copy of Passport 

    Step 5: I-20

    • After receiving all documents, ALCP will FedEx the I-20 
  • ESL Transfer Students

    ESL Transfer Students

    Step 1: Application

    Step 2: Transfer 

    • Fill out and submit Transfer Form
    • Top half filled out by student
    • Lower half filled out by current International Student Advisor

    Step 3: CFR Form

    Step 4: Financials 

    • Submit Original Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee
    • Funds must cover all tuition and living expenses expressed in CFR

    Step 5: Passport

    • Copy picture and information pages from Passport
    • Email a scanned copy of Passport

    Step 6: I-20

    • After receiving all documents, ALCP will issue an I-20 upon student arrival
  • Tuition and Fees

    ACLP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

    Costs per eight-week session (Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice):

    ALCP Tuition: $2,157
    Registration Fee:
    $25
    Housing (Room & Board):
    $1,537
    Books and supplies:
    $275
    Personal Expenses (Estimated):
    $546
    Required Insurance $534
    (We will accept other insurance plans if they meet the University of Idaho's minimum requirements)

    Total Estimated Cost:

    $5,074















    Required items for issuance of I-20 document: 

    1. Application: Apply Now!
    All data must be correct and complete, errors on the I-20 resulting from faulty data result in the need for re-application, including repayment of the application fee.
    2. $70 Application fee by credit card, check or money order 
    Application processing will occur after full payment is received.
    3. Financial documents: bank statement, sponsor letter, and financial guarantee form.
    Bank statement must be in applicant's name or sponsor's name.
    Applicants must submit a letter from the sponsor indicating intent to fund studies and living expenses for the duration of study within ALCP; and the financial guarantee form.
  • Future Session Dates

    2012 to 2013 
    Session Dates  Orientation Dates 
    Fall 1: August 20 - October 12  Fall 1: August 16 - 17 
    Fall 2: October 15 - December 14  Fall 2: October 11 - 12 
    Spring 1: January 14 - March 8  Spring 1: January 10 - 11 
    Spring 2: March 18 - May 10  Spring 2: March 14 - 15 
    Summer: June 10 - July 19  Summer: June 6 - 7 

    2013 to 2014 
    Session Dates  Orientation Dates 
    Fall 1: August 26 - October 18  Fall 1: August 22 - 23       
    Fall 2: October 22 - December 20  Fall 2: October 21 - 22 
  • Pre-Arrival Information and Planning

    Pre-Arrival Information & Planning

    Read and learn what to prepare for before arriving at the University of Idaho ALCP! 

    Step 1: Documents

    • Complete Application Requirements
    • Make visa appointment after receiving I-20
    • Notify ALCP of visa appointment results 

    Step 2: Housing 

    Step 3: Planning

    • Make travel arrangements: submit the Airport Pick-up Form online
    • Buy Traveler's checks to cover costs on the way to the University and during your first month in the U.S. Keep the receipt separate from the traveler's checks.
    • Get copies of medical records, x-rays, and prescriptions. Also, have prescriptions written in English and in generic terms. 

    Step 4: Travel 

    • Label your luggage with the ALCP office address.
    • Carry all legal and immigration documents: Passport, visa & I-20