All international students, except documented permanent residents of the U.S. or residents of Canada, the Bahamas, and Bermuda, must pay an International Student Deposit of $3,000 (USD). The deposit must be received before a U.S. Immigration Form I-20 is sent to the prospective student for entry to the U.S. Mail service from many foreign countries takes time, therefore, this deposit should be sent at least six weeks prior to enrollment. This deposit will be refunded once the student graduates, withdraws from Southern Adventist University, or finishes their Optional Practical Training (OPT), at which time the international deposit will be applied to the student's account and used to cover any remaining balance before credit is returned.