International Students

List of 6 items.

• Interviews

  We encourage all families to visit Carrabassett Valley Academy, though we understand this may not be possible for international families. For those who are unable to travel to CVA, we will arrange a zoom interview with the Admissions team.

• Medical Insurance

  All students are required to have a comprehensive medical plan accepted by local providers. Medical insurance issued from a country outside of the United States may not provide complete coverage within the U.S. To purchase insurance, please visit Carrabassett Valley Academy's SHIP Student Health Insurance webpage.

• Tuition & Financial Aid

  Tuition for international students is the same as the tuition for domestic students. Please visit the Tuition & Financial Aid webpage to begin the financial aid process. 

• I-20 Form

  International students are issued an I-20 Form, which allows them to remain in the United States for an extended period to attend Carrabassett Valley Academy. The I-20 Form provides program information and proof of the student's enrollment at CVA. International students must carry their signed I-20 Form each time they enter or exit the United States. The I-20 Form is valid for each year the student is enrolled at CVA.
  
  When traveling outside of the United States, international students must have the following documents:

  • Valid Passport
  • Valid F-1 Visa*
  • I-94 Form (departure record)
  • Original signed I-20 Form
    
    

  *Canadian citizens are not required to have an F-1 Visa.

• F-1 Student Visa

  International students, excluding those from Canada, must have an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States. To obtain the F-1 Student Visa, Carrabassett Valley Academy will issue an official I-20 Form for use in the visa application process. Applicants are required to pay the I-901 fee on the SEVIS Fee Processing website. For detailed information on the F-1 Student Visa application process, please visit the US Immigration Student Process Steps webpage.

• I-94 Form

  To re-enter the United States, international students must carry their I-94 Form, which serves as proof of legal entry. This form is typically provided to students at their first boarder crossing and can be obtained from the I-94 Travel Records website. 
  
  Please note that while most international students need an I-94 Form, only some Canadian students are required to have it for re-entry.