F-1 STUDENT PROGRAM POLICIES

1. F-1 Program students are required to demonstrate their ability to financially support their stay and studies in the United States. Therefore, students are
expected to meet school-related financial obligations such as tuition payments and book fees in a timely manner.

2. The Designated School Official (DSO) must be notified of any changes in current address and/or telephone number within 10 days of the change.

3. Students are expected to study full-time (at least 18 hours per week) to maintain their F-1 status. Please note that our Standard Intensive English
Program (SIEP) offers 18 hours of classroom instruction per week and our Premium Intensive English Program (PIEP) consists of 20 hours of classroom
instruction per week. The student is required to maintain a minimum of 70% attendance in their program.

4. Students are expected to contact their DSO if they are unable to pursue full-time studies due to a temporary medical illness. Request for “Medical Leave
of Absence” must be submitted to the DSO before (a diagnosed illness) or after (an emergency or unpredictable illness), in writing with the
accompanying recommendation letter from your medical doctor explaining the nature of the illness and the period of time recommended for bed rest.
The DSO will review your request and will inform you whether or not your request can be approved or a need to scale to USCIS for specific review.

5. Excessive, unexcused absences will lead to disciplinary action and/or up to termination. Consequently, the student is considered to be in violation of
his/her status.

6. A student who completes at least 26 weeks of full-time study and maintain at least a 70% attendance record in all classes to be eligible for seven (7
weeks) Annual Vacation.
• Students eligible for vacation must obtain a written permission from the Designated School Official (DSO).
• Apply 2 weeks in advance for vacation. That means that the student must fill out and submit a vacation request form to the Designated School
Official (DSO) 14 days in advance.
• Students are responsible to verify student’s I-20 expiration date and according to regulation maintain accurate contact information.
• Any outstanding tuition should be paid prior to vacation request. Students must make a $200 nonrefundable tuition deposit to be applied to the next
session payment upon the student’s return. These $200 are the required, with the intention to return to Zoni Language Centers and maintain his/her
status during the vacation period.
• See an academic advisor for academic evaluation after vacation.
• Returning from authorized vacation, students are responsible to resume their program of study on the date indicated on the authorization letter.
• Students might be eligible to take four (4) weeks Intersection academic break after completing 12 weeks of Program of Study.

Students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress in their studies and to actively pursue the completion of their educational objectives.

7. Students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress in their studies and to actively pursue the completion of their educational objectives.

8. The DSO must be notified 2 weeks in advance if student plans to transfer to a new school, transfer to another Zoni Language Center, or if returning to
his/her home country. If the student is transferring out, the DSO will provide student with the guidance needed to successfully complete a transfer
procedure to another school. In addition, the DSO will work with student and the accepting school’s DSO to coordinate the release of student’s SEVIS
record taking in consideration the academic needs and program start date at the accepting school. If the student is returning to his/her home country, the
DSO will advise on necessary steps to be taken before departure. If you are looking to transfer to another SEVP-certified school, you must notify your
PDSO or DSO and forward your new school acceptance letter and transfer verification form. Please be aware that transfer records to your new SEVP-
certified school takes two (2) weeks.

9. Students, who will need to continue studies after the expiration of their Form I-20, must apply for an extension at least 30 days and no less than 2
weeks before their current I-20 form expires.

10. Students must maintain 70% of attendance during their course. Attendance is considered for every class and each course. Class attendance is strictly
monitored. A student is marked late when he/she arrives 30 minutes after the class has begun or leaves permanently before the final 15 minutes of a
class period. Students who arrive more than 60 minutes will be marked absent. Four (4) Ls [late] constitute one A [absence].

11. After successfully completing their program of study, students have a 60-day grace period to prepare for departure from the United States or to transfer
to another school. However, a student who fails to maintain lawful F-1 status is not eligible for any grace period.

12. Students who are authorize by the DSO to withdraw from classes prior to the completion of their program of study will be allowed a 15-days grace
period for departure from the United States. (Student must explain to the DSO the reason for the request, if leaving the country or transferring to
College or University.)

I understand that I have been admitted to the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of study. Also, I am personally responsible for compliance
with all Department of Homeland Security regulations applicable to me and listed on page 3 of the Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 issued by Zoni Language
Centers and endorsed with my signature. My signature below indicates my understanding, approval and acceptance of the above polices.

Student’s printed name Student’s signature

_______ / ________ / ______

Date ( month / day / year ) I.D. number

DSO Form 006 (Rev 7/2020)