International Enrollment

River Oaks Academy is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.  To attend River Oaks Academy, international students must submit an enrollment application and obtain a US Visa (you may start the process here: (http://travel.state.gov).  

The International Application Process

1. Submit the following documents to ROA at roainfo@gmail.com
   1. ROA Enrollment Forms (download forms here)
   2. Copy of passport
   3. Translated academic transcripts from 9^th through 12^th grade
   4. Copy of immunization records (if available)
   5. Copy of proof of financial ability
2. Once these documents are received ROA will email to you a DRAFT i20.  You must check this carefully and request changes to any errors before the i20 is finalized. 
3. The i20 will then be finalized.  A copy will be sent to you by email.  The original will be sent by US Postal Service.  Expedited mail is available for an additional fee.
4. Once you receive your original i20 you must make an appointment at your nearest US Consulate (Find your US Consulate here).  You must obtain a DS-160 as indicated here (http://travel.state.gov).
5. When you go to your Consulate Interview, bring all of your original documents.
6. If you pass the interview, the Consulate will let you know and will award you with the F-1 Visa.
7. Once you have the F-1 Visa, plan your travel and contact ROA as soon as possible to schedule your entry into the school.  ROA will then plan your courses and develop a graduation plan.