Student FAQ
Finances & Deadlines
When are payments due?
How do I pay?
What do school fees cover?
Can people give towards my fees?
What is the refund policy?
Are there any scholarships or financial assistance I can apply for?
Housing
Is housing provided?
What is housing like?
Do I have a kitchen?
How do I do laundry?
Can I bring pets?
Can I live off-campus if I want to?
Preparation for Charlotte
What should I pack?
Do I need to buy health insurance?
Do I need to get tested for TB?
Is there anything I need to do before arriving?
What happens when I arrive at the airport?
Travel Immunization & Health Forms
Life in Charlotte
Where is the campus located?
What does the average day look like?
How many hours of class do I have?
Is there homework?
How do I get around?
Is food provided for me? What is it like?
How do I receive mail?
Are there any Health Care facilities?
What can I do during free time?
What if I observe or experience abuse?
Life on outreach
Where will I live?
What will I eat?
Do I need to buy my flights?
How do I figure out what visas I need?
What vaccines do I need for outreach?
How do you handle security?
What if I observe or experience abuse?
Visas
What kind of visa do I need to apply for?
May I arrive in the United States before my program or course starts?
What if I am arriving late?
Can I (or my family) work in the United States?
What if I want to travel outside the U.S. during my program?
Can I remain in the U.S. after my program/course has finished?
How do I apply for a visa?
What info do I need to apply?
Do I get help applying?
What is the visa process?
What is an ‘Invitation Letter’?
How much finance do I need to prove?
What if I do not have my school fees?