International Students

AIM offers both degree and certificate programs and offers F-1 and M-1 student visas.

If you are in the United States on a visa other than either an F-1 or M-1 visa, you may still be able to study with us.
There are restrictions on each type of visa.

An F-1 student is a non-immigrant student attending an academic program resulting in a 2 or 4 year degree. An M-1 student is a non-immigrant student attending a non-academic trade or vocational school, which has been approved by INS to offer such training.

• Original Bank Statement(s) showing sufficient funds for the entire term of the program
• If you have a sponsor, they will need to provide their bank statement and a sponsorship letter
• International Passport
• Receipt documenting payment of I-901 fee
• Signed Enrollment Agreement
• Acceptance Letter
• I-20 Form
• Documentation proving you have a vested interest in returning to your home country after completing your studies

Yes, we are approved by the FAA.

1. Complete the International Student Application.
2. Language Proficiency – Students that can document having attended secondary school or college, where the language of instruction was English for at least five years may not be required to provide additional proof of English competency. If concerns are raised during the admissions process regarding their English comprehension, the representative may require the applicant to provide test results. When required to provide written proof, one of the following minimum scores are required to be met: IELTS – 5.5; TOEFL iBT – 55; TOEFL Paper – 475 OR PTE Academic Test – 42. A Duolingo score of 80 is also acceptable.
3. Senior Secondary School Certificate: Transcripts will be sent to a third-party evaluator to determine if the education is equal to or greater than U.S. 12th grade education. For transcripts from institutes of higher education, the representative may waive this requirement.
4. Proof of Finances: Bank statements should show at least $26,000 USD and must be no more than 30 days old. If the bank statement is not that of the applicant, the applicant may apply with support of a sponsor(s). Sponsors may be parents, family, friends, employers, government or other validated sponsors. We will accept the bank statement of the sponsor when accompanied with a sponsorship letter.
5. Copy of International Passport: Expiration date valid six months beyond expected graduation date. The FAA requirement for successful A&P certification mandates the candidate read, write, and speak in the English language. Not all campuses are accepting international students at this time. Please see individual campus for details.

• Complete the Online Student Application via http://global.aviationmaintenance.edu/apply/
• Provide Copy of your Current Passport
• Provide Copy of your Secondary School Certificate/Transcripts
• Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency via the following Scores (exam date must be within the last 2 years):
  • IELTS: Minimum Overall Band Score of 5.5+
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum Overall Score of 55+
• Provide Proof of Financial Affidavit / Ability to Pay for Tuition, Fees, & Cost of Living. Bank Statements must be dated within 30 days and the total funding must cover a minimum of the expected costs for the program’s First Academic Year regarding tuition, fees, books, housing, living expenses, etc. Please note that if there is anyone else assisting you with these costs, the school will also require record of their bank statements dated within the last 30 days, along with a notarized letter of sponsorship indicating the details and exact amount they will be contributing towards your academic studies and cost of living.
• Once the materials above from steps 1-5 have been received and approved by the school, the campus Admissions Department will then issue you the International Student Enrollment Agreement for you to sign regarding your requested program, shift of classes, and class start date.
• After the Enrollment Agreement Form has been reviewed and signed by the you and the school, the school may then issue you your Acceptance Letter accompanied by your Form I-20.
• Once you receive the Form I-20, you will sign the Form I-20 document and then activate it by paying the $350.00 I-901 SEVIS Fee via https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/. Then you will save the receipt and file the DS-160 Application for a Nonimmigrant Visa via https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and then schedule your appointment with your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate via https://www.usembassy.gov/.
• If you receive approval of your Student Visa following your Visa Interview with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate, you will wait to receive your applicable M-1 (Diploma program) / F-1 (Degree Program) Student Visa Card. Once received, you will provide a copy to the school and will then become eligible to enter the U.S. as early as 30 days before your program Start Date (as listed on your Form I-20).

Yes, you can fax or e-mail all your required documents to us. You will need your originals with you when you go to the Embassy and when you arrive at the school.

No, there are no fees taken until a student visa has been issued. Once approved, an Orientation Fee of $500 is collected which covers the admissions fees, first night lodging and meals, before touring the campus the following day.

Yes, AIM offers international students a $2,500 AIM High scholarship for those that meet the requirements.  A 3.0 GPA and a recommendation from a counselor or employer are required.  We also offer a competitive merit scholarship for $15,000.  There are 18 merit scholarships available in six regions.  Requires a high scholastic achievement, 3 recommendations requested and a well written SA.

No. Your living expenses are separate from tuition.  Student Services has several options to recommend dependent on your financial ability and lifestyle.

Most students live near the campus they attend.  Some choose to share apartments with other students or secure housing with family or friends.  Student Services offers housing referral assistance. Each campus will arrange for housing international students before their arrival. You are expected to pay for at least 6 months’ rent in advance. If you have family or friends you can stay with, that will clearly help you with your finances.  If attending college on an F-1 student visa, students are permitted to work outside of the college beginning with their second academic year.  The employment must be approved and cannot exceed 20 hours per week.

Each campus presents a different situation. Some cities have public transportation (trains or buses) that stops at or near the campus. Many of our students share rides with one another from nearby apartments and some use bicycles or motorized bikes as they reside near the campus.

Each campus has a wide variety of hands-on training aids and full-sized aircraft of different types. However, we do not have large commercial jets onsite at our schools nor are they required by the FAA. You will experience hands-on-training utilizing a variety of different engines, to include commercial, and a variety of general and business aviation aircraft.

Yes. We have contacts with hundreds of companies, and many of these visit our campuses throughout the year to interview students and recent graduates. Our Career Services department can help you prepare your résumé, practice interviewing and help you make connections with these employers. As aviation is a global industry, AIM also works with industry partners around the world with opportunities for our graduates worldwide.

There are only two paths for earning your FAA Mechanic Certificate:

1. Attend a certified FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
2. Based on experience as determined by the FAA under FAR Part 65.

In the latter case, AIM offers a course – Professional Aviation Maintenance Certification (PAMC).  This is a review course that requires the applicant to interview with the FAA to receive their FAA Form 8610-2 that permits AIM to offer the FAA review combined with the (3) written exams and also the Oral and Practical exams required.

Yes. If you would like to take the Airframe or Powerplant program separately, we can assist you.

Additional information can be found here:

• International Student Life Cycle
• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language