* Louisiana College will not issue the I-20 until we receive official, unopened transcripts sent
from previous schools and official test score reports and evaluations sent from testing
agencies. Furthermore, these official documents must be in our office before any academic
scholarship decisions can be made.
Official Test Score Information
Louisiana College's Test Reporting Code:
• TOEFL: 6371
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At the Consular Office
What to take
An application for an F-1 visa must include the following items, which the student presents at
the Consular office (contact your local Consular office for more details):
• Properly completed Form I-20
• Proof of having paid the SEVIS fee
• Evidence of financial ability to meet expenses
• Evidence of English ability sufficient for course of study
• Evidence of intent to depart the US after completion of studies
• Passport valid for at least six months
• Form DS-156, "Nonimmigrant Visa Application"
• Form DS-157, if applicable
• Form DS-158
• Photograph(s)
• Machine Readable Visa (MRV) surcharge fee
• Visa reciprocity fee (if applicable)
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Evaluation of credentials and transcripts is required for all
applicants.
Here is a list of accepted, accredited organizations that can evaluate your transcripts.
Most of our international students use World Education Services, Inc., listed last.
Center of Applied Research Evaluation and Education
Nguyen Thi Anh, President
P.O. Box 20348
Long Beach, CA 90801