Step 1: APPLY TO CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

Complete the FACTS online International Application: 

Submit the $125 non-refundable application fee.

 The following forms and documents must be submitted directly to CLHS before your application is considered. Please upload or email the following to Mrs. Monica Schroeder at mschroeder@clhsonline.net.

• Principal or Counselor Recommendation Letter LINK

• Teacher/Advisor/Class Master Recommendation Letter LINK

• School Transcripts: A transcript (translated to English) of your courses, credits and grades from the past (3) years

• Affidavit of Support: An official letter from the bank verifying the availability of sufficient funds in U.S. dollars to pay for at least one year of tuition

• Copy of Immunization Record

• Copy of Passport

• English Proficiency Test scores (if taken)

• Copy of I-20 if transferring from another U.S. school

Step 2: APPLICATION REVIEW

After a completed application and ALL supporting documents have been received and reviewed, CLHS will arrange a Zoom/internet video interview with the applicant.

Step 3: ADMISSIONS DECISION AND ENROLLMENT PROCESS

All applicants will receive notification of the admissions decision via email. If accepted, there will be a link leading you to the enrollment process through Facts within the acceptance email. 

Click on this link or log into your FACTS portal, School district Code CLH-CA.

Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided

Go to left-side Navigation Menu

Click on Apply/Enroll

Click on Enrollment/Reenrollment

Our Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet. The process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later. If you have any questions, please contact our office.California Lutheran High School will also send an Acceptance letter and receipt of the application fee.

 Submit the following forms and documents in order to complete your enrollment:

• Signed Medical Authorization form LINK

• CIF Documents (If transferrring from another school and wanting to participate in sports)

  • CIF Student Transfer Worksheet LINK

  • CIF - Eligible Transfer Information LINK

Step 4: PAY ENROLLMENT FEE AND RECEIVE I-20 FORM

Once enrollment is complete, send the $3,125 enrollment fee to reserve a place in the enrollment. Then the I-20 form from California Lutheran High School will be issued and mailed along with the acceptance letter and final invoice. The application fee and enrollment fee are non-refundable (Exception: Enrollment fee will be refunded with proper evidence showing proof of F-1 Visa denial).

Step 5: PAY THE SEVIS I-901 fEE

Prior to applying for a visa, the SEVIS I-901 fee must be paid. This payment can be made with a credit card on the internet at http://www.fmjfee.com. Print your receipt. Proof of payment is required by the US Consulate.

Step 6: APPLY FOR A STUDENT F-1 VISA

The documents needed at the U.S. consulate of your native country for an  F-1 Visa are:

• The acceptance letter from California Lutheran High School

• The I-20 form from California Lutheran High School

• Proof of payment of SEVIS I-901 fee (This payment can be made with a credit card on the internet at http://www.fmjfee.com)

• A valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after date of entry into the United States)

• Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions

• Scores from standardized test, such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, and GMAT

• Proof of the family financial support to cover tuition and living expenses for at least one year of study

• Documents demonstrating strong financial, social, and family ties to your home country that will compel you to return to your country AFTER your program of study in the US ends.

Step 7: NOTIFY CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

When the visa is granted, please;

• Inform California Lutheran High School immediately.

• Inform California Lutheran of flight and arrival arrangements when they are made. Email a copy of your visa and flight itinerary to: mschroeder@clhsonline.net.  

  *All new international students are required to arrive at California Lutheran High School two (2) days prior to the start of school.  This allows time for orientation and all placement tests to be completed before the start of classes.

Step 8: ARRANGE PAYMENT FOR REMAINING FEES

• The payment deadline for remaining fees is August 1.  Payment is to be made in U.S. currency in the form of a bank draft or wire transfer.  In the case of late application, fees must be paid before the student arrives.

  * In the event the student's F-1 Visa is denied, any tuition or residence fees already paid will be refunded. The application fee and the enrollment fee are non-refundable (exception: enrollment fee will be refunded with proper evidence showing proof of F-1 Visa denial).

Step 9: UPON ARRIVAL TO CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

Submit the following forms and documents to Mrs. Monica Schroeder at mschroeder@clhsonline.net.  

• Copy of Visa

• Copy of Medical Insurance card

• Completed Sports Physical Form LINK

Students who enroll at California Lutheran High School are committed to attending school here for a minimum of one academic year.

• Students who withdraw or transfer before this time will not be granted any refund of fees.

• If a student is asked by the Administration to withdraw from California Lutheran High School for violation of Student Handbook policies, all fees for the current semester are non-refundable.

A student's success depends solely on the effort that the student puts forth.  California Lutheran High School cannot and does not guarantee acceptance into colleges or universities.