International Students

Thank you for your interest in the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.

Once you have completed your admissions requirements to be accepted into the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, you will have to follow certain procedures in order to obtain your M1 or F1 visa.

This document is intended to assist you in navigating that process.

You must start your process a minimum of 6 months prior to your desired date of enrollment; AIMM cannot make any guarantees as to processing time.

Checklist for Admissions: International Students

Complete Admissions Application for the desired program of study

Complete all entrance requirements for your program of study (such as exam, audition, etc.)

Submit a copy of your passport showing country of origin and residence

If known, the address where you will be staying while studying in the United States

Provide proof of high school graduation equivalency, as below:

If you have attended a high school, college, or university in the United States, you must have the official transcript sent directly to the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. The transcript must arrive in envelopes sealed by the originating institution.

If you attended any high school, college, or university outside of the United States, you must have your education credentials evaluated and verified by a NACES member evaluator and sent directly to AIMM. Any costs incurred by such an evaluation are the responsibility of the student. SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here.

Proof of Funding and Tuition Payments

Students wishing to gain admission into the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media must prove that they can afford the entire cost of attendance, which includes tuition plus living expenses. All documentation must be clearly legible. Students must submit:

Bank statements less than 3 months old showing a minimum amount of the equivalent of $61,301.46 USD.
If the statements are not in the student’s name, the person whose bank account it is must submit a notarized letter of support.
If the student has a sponsor who will be supporting the student financially (either fully or partially) while in the US, that sponsor must provide an affidavit of support or a notarized letter of support.
Students will be required to complete an I-901 and pay the I-901 fee. More information is available at https://www.fmjfee.com/
Students must pay their tuition and fees in full for each level no later than the Thursday before classes start in order to continue enrollment. Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in termination of enrollment.

International students are generally not eligible for federal financial aid; only US citizens and certain eligible non-citizens can apply for federal loans and grants. You can get more information here: www.studentaid.ed.gov