International Students

If you are not a United States citizen, the proper visa is required for any flight training. Coast can help you obtain the correct visa and necessary clearances easily and quickly.  Our student concierge will be happy to assist you with the process of obtaining the proper visa and obtaining clearance from the proper government agencies.

The following outline can be used as a guide for the steps involved with obtaining your visa and clearances:

1. Complete and submit the International Student Application and pay the application processing fee.
You will need to fill out the International Student Application and pay the $150 application fee. To pay the fee, please enter your credit card information and type your signature in the box.
Click here for the International Student Application.

2. Wait for I-20.
Once we receive the complete application with all of the required information, we will then proceed with generating you an I-20. The I-20 is an official document through which we inform the US Embassy that you have been accepted into our flight program. We will mail you the original, signed copy of the I-20 and email you a scanned copy for you to keep with your records. Please note that you will need to bring the original, signed copy of the I-20 with you to your scheduled visa interview.

3. Pay I-901 Processing Fee for your I-20.
Pay the $200 I-901 processing fee for your I-20 online HERE:

Enter your:
• Name (as it appears on your I-20)
• SEVIS number (i.e., N0005988705)
• Date of birth
Please print a copy of the online receipt before exiting the receipt page. Be sure to make copies of your receipt, and keep it with your other important immigration documents. Please note that processing of this fee can take up to 3 business days and must be completed prior to your visa interview.

4. Complete and pay for the M1 visa and schedule your visa interview
Please visit HERE for visa specifications for your country, to obtain visa fee information and to schedule your visa interview.
*** Click here to see “How Do I Get A visa”

5. Email copies of M1 visa and passport to Coast Flight Training.
Email copies of your visa and passport once you receive your M1 visa to info@iflycoast.com.

6. Apply for TSA clearance.
To do so, please fill out the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)/Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) application HERE:
*** Click here to for more TSA/AFSP information for international or prospective students

7. We will email you your payment invoices.
We will email you your payment invoices after we receive your full tuition payment and the scanned copies of your M1 visa and passport. These invoices will include dates of which payments must be made in full. Please be aware that if payments are not made in full or they are late, all training will be suspended until payment has been made.

8. Make your tuition payment to Coast Flight Training.
Make your first installment payment (Tuition Payment) to Coast Flight Training and Management, Inc. to ensure enrollment. This payment must be made in full before entering the US and can be done by check or over the phone with a credit card.

9. Schedule your flight to San Diego, California
Schedule your flight to San Diego, CA. The airport code is: SAN