Required School Documents to Apply for the HTIR Work-Study Program

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To apply for the Work-Study Program, please send the following materials to HTIR Program Office at 3740 University Street, Eugene, Oregon  97405 U.S.A.  Please note that in some countries applicants will need to go through an HTIR partnered agency, which will be responsible for all preparatory details, pre-screening and visa advising.  The University will make all decisions regarding admissions and issuing of the I-20 form..    Important note:  Please do email us if you have not heard from us two weeks after submitting your application.  Also, due to many server's strict spam policies, to insure our emails reach you, please do put admission@htir.com, coopadmin@htir.com  and chrissy@htir.com in your address book.  

 

1.   APPLICATION FORM: Completed and signed Application Form. Calums      Coleman       Lincoln       NCU      Sullivan      UAT

2.  COPY OF PASSPORT: (If you have your passport now.  Otherwise, send a copy as soon as you receive the passport)

3.  FINANCIAL SUPPORT: You must have, either,

      (a) a copy of your own current Bank Statement in US dollars that amounts to at least $15,000 to $25,000 (depends on school), or,

       (b) a copy of your sponsor's bank statement which amounts to at least $15,000 to $25,000 (depends on school).   If using a sponsor's bank statement, he/she also needs to provide a letter of support states that states, "I am the sponsor for _________ and I intend to provide him/her with financial assistance during his/her first year of study, up the amount of $______."   

                         CalUMS- $15,000     Coleman-$16,000       Lincoln-$17,00    NCU-$20,000    Sullivan-$25,000    UAT-$20,000

4.  LINCOLN FINANCIAL FORM: Fill out and sign the Lincoln Financial Form only if you are applying to Lincoln University

5.  US DOLLAR CONVERSION: Please note that if your (or your sponsor's) bank statement is not in US dollars you will need to get the conversion into US dollars by doing the conversion on the internet.   Just print the page showing the conversion information and include it with your bank statement. www.currency-eexchange.co.uk/Currency-Converter.htm . 

6.   TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation letters must come from someone who can review your work skills, such as an employer , a co-worker, or a professor whom has assessed your work ability.   The letters should provide an assessment of the applicant's ability to successfully complete graduate studies and succeed in an employment situation.  

7.   RESUME:   Your resume needs to include your personal information (name, address, email, and date of birth), work history, skills, educational history, any research or publications in your field, any honors or awards received, and any organizations to which you belong. 

8.  STUDENT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  Address your career goals for the next three to five years, discussing how a degree will assist you in accomplishing them.

9.  EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY.  Non-US citizens applying for admission to this program must provide the following:

o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score

          550 or higher on paper-based test

           80 or higher on Internet-based test

           213 or higher on computer-based test

o  International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

              Score of 6.0

o Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

            Score of 760

o Letter from university indicating English was the medium of instruction

10.  EVIDENCE OF A BACHELOR DEGREE: Copies of your Certificate/diploma/proof of Bachelor's degree.  If the document was awarded in a language other than English, an English translation must also be submitted. A bachelor degree in any major may qualify an applicant for admission to the program.  

11. TRANSCRIPTS: You will need to submit official transcripts in original language as well as an English translation.  Transcripts need to show every year that you studied at the university level.  It is important that the transcripts show all subjects taken and all grades or marks earned for each subject.  It also is very helpful if the grading system of the university is shown on each record.  NOTE: At some schools, students will need to get their transcripts evaluated by WES (wes.org) in the first semester of study.

12.  SPOUSE AND DEPENDENTS:  If you plan to bring your spouse and/or children you will need to provide copies of their passports, marriage certificate (for spouse) along with a letter giving the following details for each family member you plan on bringing with you: full name, date of birth, country of birth, and country of citizenship.  You also need to show an increase in the bank statement of $6,000 per family member that you are planning to bring with you. 

13.  IN THE US: If you are already in the US you will also need the following additional documents:     If you are  are currently enrolled at a US University or University, a completed transfer form, copies of visa, passport, I-94 and I-20 (if applicable) and foreign address.

14.  REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT:  To reserve your seat in the work-study program, there is an advance deposit of $3,000 to $6,0'00 (depending on the school) required before the issuance of the I-20.  This deposit is fully refundable (minus any wiring fees) if you do not get the visa for the school for which you have applied.

Please send the above materials to HTIR Work-Study Program, 3740 University Street, Eugene, Oregon 97405  U.S.A.  541-484-0581