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Welcome to our Admission FAQ section! Here, you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about the application process, eligibility criteria, deadlines, required documents, tuition fees, scholarships, and more. 

On Campus FAQ

How much does it cost to attend CFNI?
To start your application process, please fill out this form found HERE.

Your Admissions Advisor will provide instructions for submitting all required documents to complete your application package. Once we have received all of the required documents, your completed application package will be submitted to the Review Committee to determine an admissions decision.

For your convenience, here’s a list of the required admissions documents:

  • An I-20 is required to request an F Student Visa from the US Embassy in your country. There is an extensive immigration process with required documents that must be completed for CFNI to issue an I-20. CFNI serves hundreds of international applicants each semester and I-20s are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Immigration Document Requirements: Copy of passport for applicant and any accompanying family members
  • Home address verification
  • Proof of funds for one year in a bank statement
  • Student Financial Agreement
  • Sponsor Financial Agreement (if applicable) 
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable) 
  • Child’s Birth Certificate (if applicable) 

Please review the financial requirements for the I-20:

After receiving your I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee for your I-901 form. Since you need an F-1 Visa to enter the United States as a student, you must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before going to the United States embassy or consulate for your Visa interview. *If you do not pay the I-901 SEVIS fee, your Visa application will be denied by the Department of State. To learn more and pay the SEVIS fee, click HERE. For helpful information on preparing for your Visa interview, click HERE.
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States

International Students FAQ

Where can I access my I-20?
To complete the CFNI admissions application, click HERE.
Your Admissions Advisor will provide instructions for submitting all required documents to complete your application package.
For your convenience, here’s a list of the required admissions documents:
  • Pastoral Recommendation
  • Personal Recommendation
  • High School Transcript
  • College Transcript(s) (if applicable)
  • Photo
  • Student Handbook and Ethical Positions Agreement
  • Health History Form I & II
  • Immunization Records
  • Salvation Experience Summary
  • Copy of Identification

Upon submitting all required admissions documents, your completed application package will be sent to our Review Committee for an admissions decision. You will be notified by your Admissions Advisor as soon as a decision has been made.

Once you’re accepted and registration is open, you can register in your student portal! Please note that to complete registration, you will either need to pay in full or select a payment plan for an additional fee.

Once you’re accepted and registration is open, you can register in your student portal! Please note that to complete registration, you will either need to pay in full or select a payment plan for an additional fee.

Online Program FAQ

Can I attend CFNI Online from overseas?
To start your application process, please fill out this form found HERE.

Your Admissions Advisor will provide instructions for submitting all required documents to complete your application package. Once we have received all of the required documents, your completed application package will be submitted to the Review Committee to determine an admissions decision.

For your convenience, here’s a list of the required admissions documents:

  • An I-20 is required to request an F Student Visa from the US Embassy in your country. There is an extensive immigration process with required documents that must be completed for CFNI to issue an I-20. CFNI serves hundreds of international applicants each semester and I-20s are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Immigration Document Requirements: Copy of passport for applicant and any accompanying family members
  • Home address verification
  • Proof of funds for one year in a bank statement
  • Student Financial Agreement
  • Sponsor Financial Agreement (if applicable) 
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable) 
  • Child’s Birth Certificate (if applicable) 

Please review the financial requirements for the I-20:

After receiving your I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee for your I-901 form. Since you need an F-1 Visa to enter the United States as a student, you must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before going to the United States embassy or consulate for your Visa interview. *If you do not pay the I-901 SEVIS fee, your Visa application will be denied by the Department of State. To learn more and pay the SEVIS fee, click HERE. For helpful information on preparing for your Visa interview, click HERE.
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States
You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of the semester. If you arrive earlier than your scheduled check-in time during New Student Arrival Week (typically the week before school starts), you will need to make housing arrangements off-campus.
 
When you enter the United States, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry:
  1. A Form I-20
  2. A valid F-1 Visa (unless you are exempt from Visa requirements)
  3. A valid passport
  4. Evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the United States

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