Undergraduate academic requirements
- Successful completion of high school diploma
Learn more about studying Music: Piano as an international student.

What Laney College says about their program:
The Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer (AA-T MUSIC) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Music or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.

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English proficiency scores are not required for admissions, however having a TOEFL score will help assess whether or not ESOL classes may be required prior to our placement test. Other accepted tests are Duolingo and iTEP scores. Scores must be within the last three years.

A $500 scholarship offered through the Peralta Colleges Foundation scholarship portal, open to students at any of the four Peralta Community College District colleges, including Laney College. Eligibility is explicitly limited to students whose "Citizenship Status is International Student" (i.e., F-1 international students), requiring a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, at least 12 completed units at Peralta, and at least one remaining semester at Peralta. This makes it one of the few named awards on the portal that is expressly open to non-domestic undergraduates rather than requiring US citizenship, FAFSA, or California residency-based aid (e.g. BOG fee waiver).
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
USD$13,560 per year

| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.