As with most of the topics discussed, you would guess that the necessary documentation is going to depend on the lender and the loan.
This part of the process should be relatively easy as they will usually not require anything you haven’t already provided to your school.
Here's what you'll need:
College acceptance: Most lenders will require that you be accepted and enrolled at an institution and be seeking a degree. Visa: Your student visa, (F-1 visa) will need to be valid at the time of application United States Address: You are not expected to have a permanent residence, but you will have to provide the address of the location you plan on staying in the US. Other supporting documents: Instead of a Social Security card, international students can usually supply one of the following visas: F-1, H1-B, L-1; OR Forms DS-2019, I-20, I-766, or I-797