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Accommodation
2 options: student residence or shared apartments
- Roommates: https://www.roomrs.co/
- NYIT halls of residence: https://www.nyit.edu/nyc/housing (Contact Patricia Chaban – pchaban@nyit.edu - if you are interested in this option)
- Coliving : https://www.cohabs.com/
- EHS private off-campus student residence: https://www.studenthousing.org/and/groupe-edh/
- Airbnb
Budget
Estimated expenses that may incurred monthly by students:
| Monthly expenses | Amount in $ |
|---|---|
| Housing (roommates) | Between $900 and $1,400 |
| Food | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $75 |
| Transportation | $127 |
| Cellular phone | $70 |
Contact us: international@efap.com
Health insurance
NYIT requires all international students holding an F1 visa to carry their insurance. NYIT imposes the Plan 2 basic Sickness Medical Expense Benefit and Supplemental Accident and Sickness Medical Expense benefit through Aetna Student Health.
It is effective from September 1st to August 31st and covers:
- After a deductible of $250 :
Up to 100% of any surgery and hospitalization, any medical treatments (general practitioner and specialist), lab analyses and ambulance.
For pharmacy expenses: 100% after a $20 per prescription copay for generic drugs or a $40 for Brand-name drugs and up to a maximum of $1,500 per policy year. - Repatriation in the event of illness or accident within the US is provided but not internationally.
- Third-party liability insurance is not included
Visa
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the study period in the United States is recommended.
An admission document called I-20 will be sent to you within two months before the start of the program, in order to start your visa procedures via US immigration : https://fr.usembassy.gov/fr/visas-fr/visas-de-sejour-temporaire
To obtain your F1 visa, there are 2 steps to follow:
- Apply online via the US Consulate website and pay the fee.
- Appointment for an interview at the US Consulate
Request an appointment at the embassy : https://ais.usvisa-info.com/fr-FR/niv. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing. The visa requested is an F-1 (student) visa.
For the appointment, you must bring the following documents :
- Your passport and I-20 dated and signed (au § 11)
- A second ID with your photo to enter the consulate or the Embassy
- Application fee payment receipt and I-20 fee payment receipt
- A copy of the bank letter to prove you have enough funds for all educational, living and travel costs
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page
- A proof of your intent to depart the United States upon completion of the course of study: letter from school
NB : The SEVIS fee ($350) will be paid directly by EFAP NEW YORK and the receipt will be given to you by the school.
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Outside of the classroom!
Take part in the Career Readiness Certificate Program (CV / Self Branding / Interview / Networking) and make consulting missions fort associations and start-ups.
From ethnic affiliations, to student media, to political organizations, to interest groups to sports clubs, there is something for everyone.