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 school (high school).
International Admissions Application
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.
International students should plan to take the TOEFL at least three (3) months prior to the intended term of enrollment in order to assure the official test score report is received at least thirty (30) days before the beginning of the term.
TOEFL website
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 $15,000 (US currency) must be attached to the statement of financial responsibility. Students should know that $15,000 is needed each year to cover living expenses, tuition and fees.
Statement of Financial Responsibility of financial resources
Documentary evidence of means of financial support must be provided to the College for admission purposes and issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20).
The Statement of Financial Responsibility indicates that you have or your sponsor has an account of at least $15,000 (USD) and that this money is to be used to support you while you study at
Gulf Coast Community College. The Statement of Financial Responsibility must be certified authentic (notarized) and an official bank statement must be attached. The statement must be dated no more than 6 months from the term deadline date.
Federal financial aid is not available to international students. Tuition and fees must be paid by the beginning of each term.
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) by using the link below.
- High school graduates only please submit your original high school transcript to WES for evaluation.
- University students please submit university original transcripts to WES for evaluation. Additional high school documents may be required. Acceptance of transfer courses is subject to approval by the Gulf Coast Community College.
WES Website
ULS Website
Submit copies of all VISA’s, Passport & I-94
Submit Change of Status Form (I-539)
Application fee: money order payable to: US Department of Homeland Security (do not abbreviate) for $300.
- If living in Guam, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam
- If living in US Virgin Islands make it payable to: Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands.
Letter from student explaining why they are requesting a change of status
GCCC letter of acceptance
Student pays SEVIS fee (I-901) http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm
GCCC issues I-20
GCCC mails all originals to USCIS
If you have questions about this process please contact me at your convenience.
