S1 School Facts: Avila University Arizona

Facts as of October 2026. Schools can change their rules, so confirm with us before you apply.

Where you study

• Campus: Arizona (federal approval of this site is still pending; see the update below).
• How often you come to campus: about once every 2 months.

Who can get Day 1 CPT

Day 1 CPT means you can start CPT (work authorization tied to your program) from day one.

• Transfer (F-1 from another US school): Yes
• New F-1 from abroad: Yes
• Change of status (to F-1 inside the US): Yes. Before your I-20 is issued, you give the DSO (the school's international student official) a Letter of Intent.
• Reinstatement (restoring terminated F-1 status): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case
• End of status / grace period (program or OPT finished): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case

Job and employer requirements

• You don't need a job to enroll.
• Employer documents are required; an alternative letter is accepted.
• CPT is renewed every term and can start from your program start date.

Academic and English requirements

• Minimum GPA: 2.75.
• No English test waiver. Minimum scores: TOEFL 75, IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 105.

Costs

• Estimated total tuition: $18,288. Fees are extra.
• Application fee: $100.
• Deposit: $500 document processing deposit, which counts toward tuition.
• Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $23,211, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Application documents and timing

• Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds.
• Change of status: your Letter of Intent explains that you didn't plan to switch to F-1 when you entered the US, and why you're changing status inside the US.
• Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
• You can transfer in up to 9 credits.
• Deadline: usually about 14 days before the start date, for transfer and change of status.
• Admission decision: usually within 24 hours.
• Ask us for the next start date.

Recent school updates

• Announced August 12, 2026: The Arizona site is still waiting for SEVP approval (federal approval to enroll international students). The school expects a result this fall but can't guarantee it. If it's late, in-person classes move to the main campus in Kansas City, at no extra cost and with no change to your graduation date.