Canadian Applicants
Last updated: 2024-04-11
We have a large population of Canadian students among our international students. In addition to fully online students, the close proximity of our campus and the US-Canada border (20 miles / 32 km), makes our campus an excellent option for our Canadian students. Among our faculty members we have Canadian Professors who have a great understanding of the Higher Education in Canada and can better assist our Canadian students with the job market in the United States.
OSAP Eligible School
- We are an OSAP-eligible school and students in Ontario can receive funding from the government.
- Fully online students do not need any form of visa to study at our Cybersecurity program.
- In-person Canadian students do not require a visa appointment to study in the U.S. more information is available at: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/do-i-need-a-visa/
- SUNY Canton will supply you with an I-20 upon acceptance and receipt of required documentation to support your F1 status. Along with your valid passport, this document will be presented at the boarder to identify your non-immigrant status in the US. No prior appointment is required.
Why study in-person?
All in-person international students who have studied for a full academic year are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allowing for work experience in the US for up to 3 years post graduation on their F1 visa, a work visa is not required until after the OPT or STEM OPT program is completed. More information on OPT and CPT is available:OPT , CPT , STEM OPT
Mix of online and in-person:
Students can complete portion of their studies online and portion of it in-person as desired to benefit from the above OPT/CPT opportunities without work visa.For more information please contact here