International Student Application Process - PACE International Academy

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

How to Apply as an International Student

If you live outside the United States and plan to study English at PACE, you will need to complete the application process and obtain a student visa (F-1). Follow the steps below carefully.

1

Prepare Financial Documentation

As part of your application, you must provide a bank or sponsor statement (or a combination of both). This document must demonstrate that you can cover tuition and living expenses.

Required verified amount: $8,800
Additional: $1,000 per dependent (if applicable)

2

Complete the Online Application

Go to the application portal and create an account:

PACE Application Portal

If you do not have an account:

Click “Register”
Enter your email and create a password
Confirm your email through the link sent to you
Log in and select your application type
Complete the full application process

3

Pay the Application Fee & Receive Your I-20

At the end of your application, you will pay a $100 application fee (credit card).

This fee covers the creation of your I-20, which will be sent to you by email.

4

Pay SEVIS Fee &
Complete Required Government Form

Before your embassy interview, you must:

Pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee
Complete the online form at:
SEVIS Fee Payment (I-901)

5

Apply for Your Student Visa (DS-160) & Schedule Interview

Complete your visa application and schedule your embassy interview:

DS-160 Visa Application
- Interview fee: $185
- You must bring all original documents to your interview
- Do not schedule your appointment until all documents are ready