How do I get a Visa? (I'm an american student going to france for a year)?

Question

The organization that I'm going to said I have to do it on my own

Answer 1

in order to study in France? you must consult the embassy of France in the US, first,and yes, you must do it on your own,  

go to this page if you wish? and read about studying in

France:

http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?ru...

you cannot do it from France.....you must consult the embassy first........schools available, visas, finances, admission into a school, all sort of details to look into, before..........

Answer 2

Go to the France consulate and apply for visa, Fill out where U R going. what and why all those question then pay for the visa and wait their till you get it.

Answer 3

Schedule an appointment with the French consulate nearest to your home town and apply for a student visa with all the documents you got from your French university.

Yes you will have to do it on your own but if you don't know the steps, contact the French consulate. Don't rely on what others say, you wouldn't want to miss on a crucial step to legally entering France.