Admission Procedures

Mauna Loa Helicopters has an open enrollment policy. However, at certain times it may be necessary for us to limit our enrollment. This is to ensure that each student who applies has the potential and motivation to successfully train and complete our program. For admission we require the following from each international F-1 VISA applicant prior to enrollment:

1. Completed Submittable Enrollment Application 
2. Copy of your passport 
3. Copies of your diploma and transcripts (original and translated if not in English) 
4. A $500  non-refundable enrollment and VISA fee. Receipt of these fees guarantees you a training slot as scheduled with an Administrator at Mauna Loa Helicopters. A nominal 4.167% -4.712% Hawaii general excise tax will be charged to your student account. 
5. Professional Pilot Program only: Copy of a High School Diploma/Transcript or GED or  College Diploma/Transcript
6. Proof of tuition deposit
7. Verification of your financial ability to pay
8. A copy of FAA medical 
9. Proof of insurance https://www.isoa.org/maunaloa_helicopters
10. Proof of your AFSP application 
11. A short video of yourself answering three key questions

Once all requirements listed above are met and received by MLH, a Form I-20, the application for an F-1 visa, will be issued by MLH and forwarded to the student via express mail.

Upon receiving the signed I-20 form, you will need to follow these steps:

• Pay SEVIS I-901 Fee under https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.jsp (You will need the N number which can be found on your I-20 in the upper right corner)
• Apply for the US Nonimmigrant VISA F-1 / M-1 (DS-160 form) under https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
• Arrange an appointment at the nearest US Embassy in your country
• Call US Embassy in your country for an appointment. Once you receive a confirmation email, follow further instructions (e.g. for Germany go to http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/infoservice/)
• Go to the nearest US Embassy and BRING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS mentioned in the appointment confirmation email.

NOTE: The I-20 form will list a designated start date. The student may enter the United States up to 30 days prior to the start date but must report to Mauna Loa Helicopters by the designated start date. The Student CAN NOT enter the US after the start date listed on the I-20. This will result in the student will be detained by immigration/customs and possibly sent out of the country. Should a student need to arrive later than the listed start date please contact MLH for a new I-20.

Lastly, you will need to complete and pass the Pre-Enrollment Aptitude Test. This test is an open book test and is not timed. Your application will not move forward in the processing until this test has been completed.