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Welcome International Students

What is an International Student? A student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States will be considered an international student.
 
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 To become a Student at GCCC you will need...
 
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION FORM

An Admissions application and all required documents must be received before an I-20 can be issued.  Your permanent foreign address is required.  Students must have completed secondary schools.
 
TOEFL: TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Minimum total scores of 79 on the Internet-based, 213 on the Computer-based and 550 on the paper-based test or 6 hours of college English is required if the native language is not English .
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Students must be able to bear the cost of study and living expenses. A Statement of Financial responsibility must be completed and notarized. An official bank statement with funds available to you in excess of $30,000 (US currency) is required. 
 
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts from foreign institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).  It is the responsibility of the student to bear all associated costs and fees.  Gulf Coast will determine transferable credits. If the academic institution you attended does not issue documents in English, you must submit precise word for word translations of all your credentials. To have your documents translated, you may contact University Language Services (ULS).
 
PROOF OF INSURANCE
Each semester before registration, all international students must provide proof of Medical coverage while attending Gulf Coast Community College.
 
TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All students transferring in or out of Gulf Coast Community College must complete the International Transfer Request form before a students SEVIS record can be transferred.  A letter from your transferring school is required. This letter must state you are in compliance with your F-1 status and you are eligible for transfer.
 
WHEN DO I PAY THE SEVIS I-901 APPLICATION FEE?
  The SEVIS fee should be paid after you receive your I-20.  Receipt of fee payment must be presented with your I-20 before your Embassy will issue an F-1 Visa.
 
EMPLOYMENT
  See the International Students representative in the Admissions Office of Records before you begin on campus employment.  Off campus employment is not permitted unless first approved by the USCIS, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. 
 

Please submit a completed Admissions application and all required documents to:

Gulf Coast Community College
Enrollment Services
5230 W Hwy 98
Panama City, FL  32401

Phone: 850-769-1551 ext. 4894
Fax: 850-913-3308
Contact person: Liz Brouse
Email: lbrouse@gulfcoast.edu

This information packet is for International Students only.  If you are a Permanent Resident Alien, please complete standard application by clicking here. 

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