International Students

Visas and Payment Procedure

Students and their families are responsible for obtaining any required Visas. Due to the brief period of time of the program, international students should obtain a short stay TOURIST visa, (not a STUDENT visa), from the American Embassy or Consulate in their home country.

All international payments must be made as follows (credit cards are only accepted for the initial $1,700 deposit - $200 International Registration Fee, and $1,500 Program Deposit:

1. By check drawn on a US bank in US funds payable to Musiker Discovery Programs, Inc. (MDP) (i.e. international money order) or
2. By wire transfer to include the following information:

  • This information will be forwarded upon completion of your completed application.
  • Bank charges incurred are the responsibility of the student/parent. MDP will credit only the actual payment in US dollars credited to MDP by The First National Bank of Long Island.

Special Note: All international students living outside North America and attending a program in the USA, will be assessed a non-refundable $200 International Registration Fee which includes health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending MDP, international courier fees, and airport meet and assist/airport transfers in the US.