International Students (F-1 VISA)

 

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service requires that international students receive approval of F-1 status before they can register for classes.

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall Semester: May 1
  • Spring Semester: September 1
     

Atlantic Cape will admit F1 International Students to the College using the following criteria:

How to Apply

International students wishing to study on an F-1 visa must follow these steps for admission:

  1. Complete the Application for Admission online.
  2. Submit the following documents:
    • Understanding My Responsibilities as an International Student in F1 Status form
    • $6,000 tuition deposit (by U.S. check, money order, or cash)
    • A copy of the biographical data page of your valid passport
    • Original bank statements (no older than 30 days) showing proof of funding of minimum of $20,000
    • Supplemental Form for International Students
    • Confidential Financial Statement
    • Sponsorship Agreement Form
    • Sponsor's Affidavit of Free Room & Board
    • Copy of current visa and I-94 (if you are currently in the U.S.)
    • If you are transferring from another U.S. institution, include the Request for F-1 Transfer Information Form and a copy of your current Form I-20 

All application forms are available at atlanticcape.edu/one-stop/student-types/international-applications.php or from the One-Stop office (formerly Admissions).

Important Information for International Students:

  • F-1 Visa Requirement: You must receive approval for your F-1 status from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service before registering for classes.
  • Enrollment Requirements: International students must maintain a minimum enrollment of 12 credits per semester and take in-person courses, with the exception of one online/hybrid course to meet the credit requirement.
  • Tuition: International students are charged the out-of-country tuition rate for the first 24 credits and in-county rates for the remainder of the degree program.  View cost of tuition here: atlanticcape.edu/one-stop/costs-payments.php
  • English Proficiency: If you are from a non-English-speaking country, you are required to take the ESL Oxford Exam to assess your English proficiency.
  • Transcript Evaluation: Transcripts from foreign colleges or secondary schools must be translated to English and formally evaluated by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Visit http://www.naces.org/members for a list of approved agencies. Once the evaluation is complete, submit the official evaluation report to the Enrollment Services Office for course transfer determination.

Federal Regulation and Compliance:

  • International students must adhere to all federal regulations set by the U.S. government regarding F-1 status.

To begin your international student application or for any questions, email international@atlanticcape.edu.