In order for BMA to create your I-20, you must provide us with proof of financial capability. This can be your most recent bank statement showing history of withdrawals and deposits. This document can be complemented with a Verification of Employment letter that declares years of service including annual income.

Send these documents to admissions@bma.us and include your child’s name in the email.

Once the requested documentation is received at our office, an I-20 will be created.

A Designed School Official (DSO) will email the official I-20 to the student’s email address provided in the Online Enrollment. Review it carefully and make sure the information is accurate. Print the I-20 in color and sign and date the first page.

You will need to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before you can schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy. Keep your I-20, your I-901 SEVIS fee receipt, and your passport together as you will need these for your visa interview.

Important: all visa expenses must be covered by the applicant.

Schedule an appointment at the U.S. Consulate in your country.

• Complete the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application online

• Gather the required documents: valid passport, your I-20, proof of financial capability, and the SEVIS fee receipt

Follow any further instructions given by the U.S. Consulate.

Check our Dorm Handbook to know everything about BMA’s dorm life.

The following items are essential for your life in the dormitory:

• bedding for twin-sized bed (sheets, pillow, and blanket)

• towel

• personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hygiene items, etc.)

• laundry and cleaning supplies

• waste basket

• study lamp

• battery-operated alarm clock

These items can be brought from home or purchased at local stores when you come to BMA.

Make sure the clothes you are bringing for school meet BMA Dress Standards.

Before purchasing the uniform, read carefully our Uniform/Defined Dress Code here: Uniform/Defined Dress Code (DDC)

DDC clothing can be purchased online through the Schoolbells website. Follow the steps and get registered. Start your purchase here: Schoolbelles

1. Click Login/Register in the upper right hand corner

2. If this is your first time registering, click on the third option create an account. If you have ordered over the phone before, click on the second option to create an online account

3. . Once you have logged in, you will need to add your child’s name. Click My Account, then Manage Students, and in the drop down box click Create a new student, then click Continue. If you do not feel comfortable entering your child’s name you can put initials. Make sure to fill out every required space.

4. Make sure the school code is entered (s3061), the grade the child is in, and the gender. Finally click Add.

5. Now you are ready to Shop.

Important: The sizing on their website is a bit different from store bought sizes. When purchasing from schoolbelle please refer to their sizing chart (each type of pants has its own sizing chart). It is best to use waist/height measurement to know the size needed.

Delivery time may take a couple weeks. Send your order to BMA address under your child’s name.

Congratulations! You are all set.

Now it’s time to start your travel plans to BMA. Make sure you have all the documents you need to enter the US:

• Valid passport with F-1 visa (make sure you use this visa when passing through immigration)

• Signed and dated I-20

• I-901 SEVIS fee receipt

Let us know your flight information and estimated time of arrival on campus.