How much money will I need to be an IAP or Semester Abroad Student?
The total amount of tuition, fees and other costs depends on the amount of time you will spend at the ALCI. Visit our IAP Program page for more information. What is TOEFL equivalency? TOEFL Equivalency means that for graduate or undergraduate admission to California State University San Marcos, you need not take the TOEFL if you meet certain requirements. For a full explanation of those requirements, see the TOEFL WAIVER page on this website. Do I need to take the TOEFL before I apply to ALCI? No. The TOEFL test is not required for enrollment in the ALCI, but you must have at least basic English skills. Can I take a university course while enrolled in the ALCI? Yes. If you are in the advanced levels of the Intensive Academic Preparation Program, you may take university classes with American students for transferable credit. For more information, see the UNIVERSITY FOR CREDIT section of this website. What class level will I be in at the ALCI? You will take a placement test on the first
