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Step #1: Choose your consulate

You  may usually apply at the consulate with jurisdiction over your permanent or your school address. Use this list to help you decide: /schools-abroad/schools/spain/student-visa 

Step #2: Make a plan to apply and secure an appointment

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You need a long stay (over 90 days) national visa for the purpose of study. Schedule an appointment (now) at your consulate , for a date not more than 90 days before the start of the program.

Step #3: Gather your materials

Consult the requirements , noting especially the financial guarantee necessary. Students need to show they have enough living expenses for their stay (just over $1,000/month). To do this, you either need proof of scholarship or financial aid in the form of a signed letter stating the amount you will receive for your living expenses in Germany from X-Y dates on institutional letterhead OR you need to open a blocked bank account with the required funds—students have used in the past.

Your CV refers to your resume; your certificates of academic qualifications refers to your college transcript. Your letter of motivation can be a version of the one you used when applying to study abroad.

Step #4: Complete the application form

You can start the form, but you’ll need some documents from the program to upload in support of your application. These include:
1. The email the university sent you when you/Heike completed your university application—print both the English and German versions
2. Your program letter
3. The document confirming that Heike has nominated you for study at the university