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We're so happy you're joining us! Please see the next steps below.

Receive your I-20

• Your I-20 will be emailed to you by the International Advising Office.
  • It may take up to 2 weeks to receive your I-20.
  • Be sure to monitor your junk and spam folders.
• Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
• Schedule an appointment for an F-1 Visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. 
• Pay the SEVIS Fee. We recommend you do not pay the SEVIS Fee until you have your appointment scheduled. 
• Review F-1 Visa Tips. Good Luck! ​ ​​

Prepare for your Visa Interview

• Prepare for your US Visa Interview by reading Visa Interview Tips. 
• Read here for more information on understanding how College and University are at the same level of education in the United States.
• Email your Admission Counselor the date of your Visa Interview once it is scheduled.

F-1 Visa Approval

• Email your Admission Counselor when your F-1 Student Visa is approved.
• If you are unable to schedule a visa appointment prior to the term start, please email your admission counselor to defer your admission to a future term.

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• Once your visa has been approved, your admission counselor will send your NEC log in information.
• This can take up to 3 business days after we receive notification that your F-1 Visa has been approved.
• Contact HelpDesk@nec.edu for technical issues.
• Check your email regularly and be sure you can log into MyNEC, your NEC email and Blackboard.​

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• Academic Advising will register your first class closer to the term start.
• Be sure to monitor your NEC email address, Academic Advising will email you with your NEC email with your class schedule and important information about orientation.​

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• You can only pay your tuition after you have been registered for classes.
• Payment is due by 4PM EST the Friday before your term starts.
  • Log into MyNEC using your NEC email address and password:
    • Go to Student Services and Financial Aid
    • Online Account
    • Make a Payment
• Contact Student Financial Services with any questions at SFS@nec.edu or 603-428-2226.

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• ​You cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the term start listed on your I-20.
• You must be on campus in Henniker, NH by your program start.
  • You must be present for orientation and your first class. If you cannot arrive by orientation, you can request a deferral of your admission to the next term. 
• ​The closest international airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

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• Join our International Student Facebook Page for recommendations.

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• Campus tour available here: https://youvis.it/XbrfN2
• See below for an aerial view of our beautiful Henniker campus in the Fall!