Admission

An invitation to apply to a university is not an offer of a soccer scholarship.

The admissions process will run its intended course smoothly and without undue anxiety provided there are no delays sending 'transcripts' (original GCSE certificates) or fully completed forms using guaranteed fastest means.

Most NCAA institutions issue a National Letter of Intent (NLI) which is confirmation of a sports scholarship offer. The NLI programme serves to limit the recruiting pressure on student athletes and preserve the amateur nature of collegiate athletics. 

Those NCAA and NAIA institutions not participating in the NLI programme have different rules. Their Entrance or Admissions terms are nevertheless strictly controlled by Federal and State legislation. Prospective students in any event are responsible for ensuring that Entrance or Admission requirements are clearly understood.  

When transcripts and clearinghouse forms (where applicable) have been completed the University Office of Admissions will issue a "congratulations" or "welcome" letter, a countersigned Affidavit of Financial Support (AFS) or similar followed by an I-20 form.

The I-20 is a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Status to accompany the application for Visa to the US Embassy in London where the student will be called to attend personally.

On a final note, you will gather the whole process can be complicated and extremely stressful unless you prepare early and take professional advice. Never accept any verbal promises from your coach or a US coach about a soccer scholarship. 

PASS4SOCCER has professional knowledge of every step in the recruitment and admissions procedures.