F1 Application and Instructions

Transfer students already in the U.S. must fulfill all application requirements by June 30th for the Fall semester and by November 15th for the Spring semester.  Admission requirements for degree and certificate programs include submission of:

• Application for Admission to Certificate and Degree Programs for International (F1) Students and $50 non-refundable application fee.
  
  
• Language proficiency requirement - F1 transfer students are required to complete one of the following:
• • Successful completion of the equivalent of ENGL 121 at another U.S. college or university
  • Howard Community College's placement exam (placement into ENGL 086 or higher is required for admission)
  • Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) transcript.  Applicants should use HCC’s Institutional Code (5308) to have official scores sent directly to the college.  Applicants must meet one of the following score requirements:
  • • 74 or higher on the internet-based test (ibt)
    • 537 or higher on the paper-based version
    • 203 or higer on the computerized version

• Certification of Finances form, bank statements, and statements of support must verify that students can pay for their academic and living expenses before they can be admitted.  These costs are currently $26,000* for a year of study (*costs subject to change).
• • tuition: $8,000
  • fees: $500
  • books: $1,200
  • room and board: $12,800
  • personal expenses: $2,500
  • health insurance: $1,000
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• Official secondary school transcripts and/or diploma.  Uncertified photocopies not acceptable.
  
  
• Official college or university transcripts.  Students seeking transfer credit must have their overseas transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation agency.
  
  
• Proof of health insurance for care in the United States (students can obtain insurance during their first semester at HCC).