S1 School Facts: California Institute of Advanced Management

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

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: No
Change of status (to F-1 inside the US): No
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

You don't need a job to enroll, but you must take INT501 and INT599 to graduate.
Employer documents are required; an alternative is accepted.
CPT is renewed every term and can start from your program start date.

Estimated total tuition: $29,036. Fees are extra.
Application fee: $75.
CPT fee: $500, with no internship fee in your first two terms. Ask us if it's charged once or every term.
Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $32,086, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Documents: online application, passport, your highest-degree transcript and proof of funds, plus a resume.
Bank statements and the affidavit of support can be sent after you get your admission letter, before you enroll.
Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
You can transfer in up to 6 credits.
Deadline: usually about 29 days before the start date for transfers, about 61 days for change of status.
Admission decision: usually 1–2 weeks for transfers, 2–3 weeks for change of status.
Ask us for the next start date.