Application Requirements & Resources

1. Complete the online application form and pay non-refundable fee of $150.
2. Provide evidence of financial funds showing ability to pay tuition costs. Finances outlined must be enough for up to one year or the length of the program. These documents MUST be submitted before LHS will issue the I-20.
   1. Please review the following guidelines for statements:
      1. Acceptable documents: bank statement or bank letter (on official letterhead)
      2. Documents must be in English
      3. Must state the account holder's name
      4. Clearly show the account balance and currency
      5. Indicate the type of account (e.g. savings, checking)
      6. Be dated within the past three months
3. Complete the parent questionnaire.
4. Submit a letter written by the student which includes the following information:
   1. A short biography
   2. Why do you want to attend Lourdes High School?
   3. Do you plan to graduate from Lourdes High School?
   4. What do you enjoy doing in your free time (hobbies, sports, activities)?
   5. Have you traveled outside your home country before?
   6. Something unique about your hometown/country
5. Official School Transcripts: A transcript of your courses, credits, and grades from the past three (3) years is very important to our review process.
   1. These copies must be translated into English and include an official school seal.
   2. You must include course description for each of the courses on your transcript for LHS to accurately assess course content.
6. English Proficiency Test Scores: TOEFL ibt OR Duolingo English Test
   1. Grades 9-10: TOEFL (minimum 63) OR Duolingo (minimum 90)
   2. Grades 11-12: TOEFL (minimum 70) OR Duolingo (minimum 95)
7. Copy of Passport
8. Updated medical records and completed immunization record form
9. International students are required to have health insurance. Proof of this must be provided to Lourdes High School.

Documents can be scanned and emailed to lhscounseling@rcsmn.org or paper copies can be mailed to the following address:

Melissa Reim, International Program Coordinator
Lourdes High School
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901

mreim@rcsmn.org
(507) 289-3991