New International Students (Outside the USA)
New International Students (Outside the USA)
Steps to Apply
Complete your international student application packet:
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Submit your general BCCC Admissions Application
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Submit the required supplemental documents listed below by uploading them to your application portal.
Required Supplemental Documents
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Address Verification Form – signed by you and your host in the U.S.A.
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Dependent (F-2) Request Form – signed by you. If you have no dependents, indicate “no dependents.” You have the option of answering this question online using the Supplemental Items drop-down menu.
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Financial Support Statement – signed by you and your sponsor. Use one form for each sponsor.
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Financial Documentation- please review the BCCC Twelve Month Budget for full details.
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Copy of your passport – biographical page only
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Proof of English Proficiency (if English is not your first language) Please review the International Students / ESL Pathways Program page
Optional Documents
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Secondary high school completion certificate
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Official translated transcripts and supporting documents from all secondary schools and universities
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Post-secondary credits earned outside the USA must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES)
After you have been accepted, follow the directions we send with your acceptance letter and I-20.
Helpful U.S. government resources about the F-1 student visa:
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EducationUSA: https://educationusa.state.gov/your-5-steps-us-study
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Study in the States: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
FEES:
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BCCC does not require an application fee
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After we issue your I-20, the U.S. government requires you to pay a SEVIS I-901 fee
IMPORTANT note for applicants applying from outside the USA:
We accept applications all year. Please check with your closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for current F-1 visa processing times to help you estimate when you will need to receive our acceptance letter and Form I-20 to arrive in the USA in time to start classes.
Contact Us
Schedule a remote appointment with the International Student Services office:
If have questions, contact us at 410-462-8300 or international@bccc.edu