Application Forms & Required Documents

Application Forms & Required Documents
Checklist You may print out these forms and fill them out in pen – remember to print clearly. All completed forms must be submitted to our office by the deadline or via e-mail in PDF format. The only exception are Official Transcripts.  Use the "Initial F-1 Student Checklist" at the bottom of the Supplemental International Application to assist you in the process.
Online Application LATTC Student Application
Supplemental Application LATTC International Student Supplemental Application PDF
Please fill it out completely, and do not leave any questions blank.
Affidavit of Support The LATTC International Student Affidavit of Support PDF signed by your sponsor. If you are supporting yourself, you may fill out the form, select "self" on the Sponsor section. We estimate that you will need a minimum of $25,000 per year (for 2025-2026).
Bank Statement

Only Checking or Savings accounts are accepted. An official bank statement or letter from a bank official confirming student or his/her sponsor's financial standing, or a statement from a government agency granting the support. Please be certain that the currency is shown in US dollars and that the current balance of the account is listed on the document. No photocopies are accepted. Name and address on bank statement must match Affidavit of Support Sponsor form.  For each additional dependent an additional $1,500 USD must be added to the $25,000 USD.  

Ex. If 2 dependents are being listed, then a total of $28,000 USD must be reflected on the checking or savings account. 
English Language Proficiency For more information on English Language Proficiency, see English Proficiency
Official Transcripts

Submit official transcripts, and copies of certificates or diplomas from your secondary school and from any colleges/universities attended. Applicant must be a high school/secondary school graduate. If the documents are not in English, an official translation must accompany all transcripts, certificates, and diplomas. See list of Agencies Approved by the Commission for Foreign Transcript Evaluation:  https://www.lattc.edu/admissions/transcript-verification .

No photocopies are accepted. Minimum 2.0 GPA required for admission. 
Application fee

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 after you submit your online application. The payment can be made online at https://pay.flywire.com/  (School: Los Angeles Trade Technical College). A payment can also be made directly in the Business Office in E5 first floor. Student ID number is required. (Please do NOT send cash through the mail). Contact us directly if you need to make another arrangement.
Photographs Submit two recent passport-size photographs. (PDF format)
Passport Submit a copy of your valid passport identification page (PDF format)
Emergency Contact Information Submit Emergency Contact Form for someone in your home country and in the U.S. This form is to be used in case of an emergency. 
Permission to Release Information Permission To Release Information Form
This form is to be completed by the student. By signing this form the student is giving LATTC permission to release personal information to the individuals whose name is on this form. If you chose not to list anyone, write "self."  
Guardian Statement Guardian Statement PDF
For student under age of 18
Recommendation Letter This is optional. A letter from a teacher or employer.
Personal Statement

A Personal Statement is required from the following prospective F-1 students:

  • F-1 students who have already completed an advanced degree Associate, Bachelors, or higher. Please explain your future educational goal(s) and why you wish to pursue your major of study at LATTC. 
  • F-1 students who do not meet the minimum 2.0 GPA or were previously expelled from another college. Explain why you were unable to maintain a 2.0 GPA or expelled from another college. Please include how you will maintain your GPA if admitted to LATTC. 

Transfer I-20 to LATTC

Steps to transfer SEVIS record/I-20 to LATTC:

If you are currently an F-1 student attending another college and/or university in the United States, in addition to documents above, please submit the following:
Transfer Eligibility Form Section A is completed by the student, and Section B of the LATTC International Student Transfer Eligibility Form  has to be completed by Designated School Official (DSO) at your current school and e-mailed to intstud@lattc.edu.  Your current DSO may also email the form directly to LATTC Intl. Student Center DSO, Tracey Takeshita, at takeshtm@lattc.edu.
Official Transcripts from U.S. College OR University

Submit official transcripts from all USA colleges and/or universities you have attended in the United States. When requesting transcripts, write, Attention: International Student Center. 
Visa page and I-94 Submit PDF copies of your visa page and the front & back of your recent I-94. 
I-20 Copy Submit PDF copies of your current I-20