F/M Visas: Student Visas 

Academic Student Visas (F-1 Visas)

In order to attend a university or other academic institution in the United States, including primary and secondary schools, or a language training program, a foreign national must obtain an F-1 visa.

Non-academic Student Visas (M-1 Visas)

In order to enter the United States to attend a course of study which is not principally academic at an established vocational or other recognized non-academic institution such as a post secondary vocational or business school, a foreign national must obtain an M-1 visa.