居住生活

7项清单.

• 申请的截止日期是什么时候?

  manbetx正网 has a rolling enrollment process which means our 招生 staff will review every application regardless of the time it was submitted. Prospective international students should consider the amount of time it takes to acquire the proper student Visa when applying and are encouraged to start the process as early as possible.

• May an international student enroll as a day student?

  No, international students, defined as students studying on an F-1 visa (those who are not U.S. 公民们，不要持有美国护照.S. passport and are not permanent residents of the U.S.) must live on campus in the residential boarding program as they participate in the in-person learning in San Marcos that we provide. Students are not permitted to live with relatives or family friends, but they may be checked out of the dormitory (by adults previously approved by the parents) on weekends or on other occasions during the week.

• Does the Academy issue the form I-20?

  是的, manbetx正网 is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue the I-20 visa application. In order to receive the I-20 visa application, a student must (1) submit a completed application for admission (2) be accepted to the Academy (3) submit a tuition deposit ($7,000 for the 2021-22 school year) and (4) provide proof of financial support (ability to pay the total tuition).

  
  After these steps have been completed, we will issue and mail the I-20 to the student’s home address. 如果学生被拒签, the family may request a refund of the tuition deposit, 减去500美元的费用.

  SMA can also assist students who need to transfer a valid student record from another school.

• Are English Language Proficiency Test scores required?

  English language proficiency test scores are not required for ESL or ELL students. 然而, if an applicant has taken an English proficiency test, we encourage him or her to submit the score (or scores) for class placement purposes. All students will be considered regardless of their test score. The admissions office reserves the right to request a Skype interview to help us evaluate a student’s level of proficiency in conversational English prior to acceptance.

• Can SMA help with the required health insurance?

  manbetx正网 provides health insurance that covers the required immunizations as well as sickness and accidents for all international students. The fee for the  health insurance will be automatically billed to the student’s account. The policy will be in effect from the first day of school (or first day of arrival on campus) until the last day of school. To opt out of the Academy’s health insurance, a student must provide proof of current insurance. Current insurance must be based in the United States to be considered valid.

• What should International Students do when manbetx正网 is closed?

  The Residence Hall at manbetx正网 is open throughout the school year with three exceptions: (1) the week of Thanksgiving break (2) the three-week Christmas and New Year break and (3) Spring Break. 这些日期都记在我们的 2021-22学年日历. Parents are encouraged to plan ahead and make arrangements for their students during these times when the Residence Hall is closed. Parents are also expected to provide travel plans for their students, so that staff can coordinate getting students to and from the airport. Travel plans should be provided to the dormitory directors as early as possible.

  
  SMA will help parents arrange a home stay for their students during Thanksgiving Break or Spring Break if needed (a daily fee will be charged) when the dormitories are closed. Parents should request home stays as early as possible.

• 学院如何教授ESL课程?

  At manbetx正网 all students at SMA must acquire the credits necessary for graduation as listed by the Texas Education Agency. International students will receive English as a Second Language support through English immersion in the core classes with ELL assistance as needed on an individual basis. SMA does have an ESL specialist on staff.