Solomon Christian School

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1 Solomon Christian School Application Form For International Students For use by: -All F1-visa students -Permanent US Residents / US Green Card Holders (Without at least 2 years of US Residency*) -US citizens (Without at least 1 year of US Residency*) *Residency must be established directly prior to applying for and attending SCS.

2 International Admissions Application Instructions Send the following to SCS: 1. Application for Admission (Don t forget the essay!) 2. Original translated school transcript or grade reports for prior two years 3. Original translated bank financial statement from the person financially responsible for the student s tuition 4. Immunization Form (This may be turned in when the student arrives.) 5. Tuition Deposit Part A $500 USD (non-refundable) Note on fees: A local check, cashier s check or money order made payable to Solomon Christian School for Tuition Part A must be included with the application. If you are wiring the money, a bank wire fee of US $35.00 must be added to the total. SCS bank information for wire transfers is available on request. (To expedite the application process, the forms may be faxed or scanned and ed to the school, but we must receive the original forms by mail.) Mail to: Solomon Christian School Fax to: (425) th Street SW Edmonds, WA USA to: scs@solomonschool.com Application Process What Happens Next? 1. When all forms and Tuition Deposit Part A ($500 USD) are received, you will be notified regarding your admission status. *Please refer to Part IV of this application for details about Tuition Deposit Part A. 2. If you are granted admission by SCS, you will be billed for either Tuition Package #1 (School & Dormitory/Homestay Package) $38,500 USD or Tuition Package # 2 (School Package ONLY; No Dormitory/Homestay) $28,000 USD. Tuition Deposit Part B ($5,000 USD) is due at this time. *Please refer to Part IV of this application for details about Tuition Deposit Part A or Part B. Please refer to Part III of this application for details about Tuition Packages. *Tuition Deposit Part A and Part B are credited directly towards your Tuition Balance. 3. Once payment for Tuition Deposit Part B has been received, SCS will send to you by express mail the SEVIS I-20 form, acceptance letter, tuition receipt, and other documents necessary for the F-1 visa application process and interview. 4. If the visa is denied, and you wish to withdraw your application, Tuition Deposit Part B will be refunded within 30 days. However, the original SEVIS I-20 form and other original documents that have been issued by SCS must be returned to the school before refunding your payment. If you wish to reapply for a F-1 visa, we will work with you until it is approved. 5. It is your responsibility to inform and update the school on the status of your visa application and your arrival information. Once the visa is obtained, you will receive detailed information regarding your dormitory or host family and a list of items to bring with you to the U.S.A. *The Tuition Balance is due within five business days after receiving your F-1 visa. (After 5 business days, a 5% late penalty will be added to your Tuition Balance. After 30 calendar days, SCS reserves the right to terminate your SEVIS I-20 if payment plans have not been arranged with the school.)

3 I. Application for Admission: Student Section (Please print clearly or type.) 1. Personal Information Student Name: (Last/Family) (First/Given) Date of Birth: (Month) (Day) (Year) Country of Birth: Citizenship: Sex: Male Female To which grade are you applying? Address: Telephone: Fax: Address: 2. Academic History List each school you have attended in the last three years. If you withdrew before completing any school year, please indicate the reason for withdrawal (attach extra paper if necessary). School Name School Address Grades Attended Years Attended Reason for early withdrawal: School Name School Address Grades Attended Years Attended Reason for early withdrawal: School Name School Address Grades Attended Years Attended Reason for early withdrawal:

4 3. Short Answer (Please print clearly or type.) Please answer the following questions as completely as you can in the space provided. A) Please list any positions of leadership you have held or any honors or prizes you have received during the past three years. B) What are your hobbies or favorite recreational activities? C) Which subjects in school do you like the best, and why? D) Which subjects do you find the most difficult, and why? 4. Essay In this section you are invited to share something more about yourself. You may choose your own topic. Here are some suggestions to help you get started: Special talents or interests Favorite teacher or church leader Your opinion on a current issue A person who has had a major influence on you This essay should be written on a separate sheet of paper and returned to SCS as part of your application. (Please write this essay in your own handwriting.)

5 II. Application for Admission: Parent Section (Please print clearly or type.) 1. Personal Information Student s Father Name: (Last/Family) First/Given) Home Address: Telephone: Fax: Address: Occupation: Company: Business Address: Student s Mother Name: (Last/Family) (First/Given) Home Address: Address: Occupation: Company: Business Address: If parents do not live at the same address, with whom does the applicant live? To whom should correspondence be sent?

6 2. Guardian Information (Please print clearly or type) For our purposes, a guardian is a local resident other than the student s parents with whom the student will stay or who will keep in close contact with the student and his/her family. (Having a local guardian is not required for students who stay in the dormitory or with a host family.) Name: (Last/Family) (First/Given) Relationship to student: Home Address: Address: 3. Emergency Contact (Please print clearly or type) List the name of the person(s) to be contacted in case of emergency if the parent or guardian cannot be reached (required for all students). Name: (Last/Family) (First/Given) Relationship to student: Home Address: Address:

7 III. Application for Admission: Tuition Package Selection (Please print clearly or type) Tuition Costs for One Academic Year (Two Semesters) as of Spring 2013: Tuition Package #1 (School & Dormitory/Homestay Package) Tuition Package #2 (School ONLY; No Dormitory/Homestay) $38,500 USD per Academic Year $28,000 USD per Academic Year Tuition Package #1 (School & Dormitory/Homestay Package) includes: School Tuition for 1 Academic Year Dormitory or Homestay Tuition for 10 months Personalized Academic Plans (September June) Transcript Review & Monitoring Dormitory Meals Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner SAT I Test Preparation (Sunday Dinner Friday Dinner) TOEFL ibt Test Preparation Dormitory Evening Study Hall Tutoring University Entrance Consulting 24 Hours per Day/7 Days per Week Adult Dormitory Supervisor University Application Review 24 Hours per Day/7Days per Week Safety Monitoring Afterschool Night School Program Access to On-Campus Laundry Facilities Night School Course Materials Time-Controlled, High Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access Afterschool ESL Sessions & Materials Access to Online Grades SCS approved Afterschool Club Activities *Does not include Textbooks approximately $500 per Academic Year Tuition Package #2 (School ONLY Package; No Dormitory/Homestay) includes: School Tuition for 1 Academic Year University Application Review Personalized Academic Plans Afterschool Night School Program Transcript Review & Monitoring Night School Course Materials SAT I Test Preparation Afterschool ESL Sessions & Materials TOEFL ibt Test Preparation Access to Online Grades University Entrance Consulting SCS approved Afterschool Club Activities Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Mon-Fri) *Does not include Textbooks approximately $500 per Academic Year Please select a Tuition Package: Tuition Package #1 Tuition Package #2 *If Selecting Tuition Package #1, then please complete and submit the Dormitory/Homestay Application in addition to this application. Thank you. I have reviewed and fully understand the content and pricing of the Tuition Packages above. Also, I understand there are expenses not included in either Tuition Package, such as (but not limited to): Personal Spending Money, Medical Insurance, Airline Tickets, Textbooks, Printing Fees, Field Trip Fees, Miscellaneous Expenses, etc. I understand that I am responsible for any extra costs incurred by my student. Parent s / Guardian s Signature (MM) (DD) (YYYY) Today s Date Parent s / Guardian s Printed Name

8 IV. Application for Admission: Financial Contract and Refund Policy (Please print clearly or type) Student Name: (Family) (Given) Name of person responsible for student s financial obligation: Relationship to Student: Applying for: (Please choose the two semesters you are applying for.) Fall Spring Actual enrollment date: (MM) (DD) (YYYY) Fall Spring Tuition Deposit Part A: When initially applying to SCS, Tuition Deposit Part A ($500 USD) is due with the submission of this application. This is a non-refundable deposit. Tuition Deposit Part A is fully credited towards the applicant s Tuition Balance. Tuition Deposit Part B: Upon acceptance, SCS will send the applicant s official acceptance documents and Tuition Balance invoice. At this time, Tuition Deposit Part B ($5,000 USD) must be paid in full before SCS can process and release the SEVIS I-20 documents to the applicant. Once Tuition Balance Part B is received, SCS will process the applicant s SEVIS I-20 and express mail the SEVIS I-20 and other official documents required for the F-1 Visa Interview to the applicant. Tuition Deposit Part B is fully credited towards the applicant s Tuition Balance. If the visa is denied, and the student wishes to withdraw his/her application, Tuition Deposit Part B will be refunded within 30 days. However, the original SEVIS I-20 form and other original documents that have been issued by SCS must be returned to the school before refunding payment. If a student wishes to re-apply for an F-1 visa, SCS will work with him or her until it is approved. No refunds are available to international applicants after their F-1 visa is approved. Tuition Balance: SCS will send the applicant s Tuition Balance with his or her Acceptance Letter. The applicant s total Tuition Balance is due within 5 business days of receiving his or her F-1 Visa. After 5 business days, a 5% late penalty will be added to the applicant s Tuition Balance. After 30 calendar days, SCS reserves the right to terminate the applicant s SEVIS I-20 if payment plans have not been arranged with SCS. I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this contract and agree to abide by them. Also, I understand that this obligates me financially for the years indicated in the Financial Contract, even in the event that my child is not physically attending Solomon Christian School. Parent s / Guardian s Signature (MM) (DD) (YYYY) Today s Date Parent s / Guardian s Printed Name