International Student (F1 or M1 visa) Admission Packet

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1 International Student (F1 or M1 visa) Admission Packet Admission Information and Application Forms for International Student Applicants where success begins lcc.edu

2 Hello! Lansing Community College (LCC) is a public multi-campus two-year college located in Lansing, Michigan. Michigan is the eighth largest state in the United States, and Lansing is its capital city. Lansing is a midsize city of 116,000, located 345 kilometers northeast of Chicago. Michigan is noted for its many lakes and woodlands that provide plentiful summer and winter recreation opportunities. The Lansing area offers low cost cultural and recreational activities ranging from world-renowned concert artists to professional baseball. Lansing Community College is committed to providing excellence in education and to providing education as a lifelong opportunity for all. Established in 1957, LCC is the third largest community college in enrollment in the State of Michigan and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College serves more than 32,000 students each year. Students of every race and nationality are welcome. Among the 20,841 students enrolled for fall semester 2011, 304 were international students from 52 countries, totaling 1.6 percent of the student body. The campus atmosphere is relaxed and friendly with class size averaging 25 students. International students are welcome to study in any LCC program. The programs with the highest enrollment of international students are business, tourism, engineering, and liberal arts. The majority of LCC international students are enrolled in university transfer programs. The academic calendar consists of two 16-week semesters and one 8-week summer session. The College offers more than 1,500 different courses in more than 500 areas of study. LCC offers 2-year university transfer programs and 1-year and 2-year career programs. The College confers the Associate Degree after completion of a 2-year career program. 2 Board of Trustees: Larry Meyer, Chairperson; Edward Woods III, Vice Chairperson; Robin Smith, Secretary; Jerry L. Hollister, Treasurer; Deborah Canja, Trustee; Robert E. Proctor, Trustee; Thomas Rasmusson, Trustee. Dr. Brent Knight, President, Lansing Community College. Lansing Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, national origin, sex, marital status, color, height, weight, handicap or sexual orientation in its employment, educational programs or activities. If you feel you have been discriminated against, contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (517) Lansing Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This publication was produced by LCC s College-Wide Marketing Department in cooperation with Media Creation and Design. Index Admission Requirements Application Form Areas of Study Canadian Students... 4 Change of Visa Status... 5 Contact LCC Cost... 7 Dependents... 5 English as a Second Language Instruction English Competency... 8 Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Requirements... 7 Financial Support Form Guest Students... 3 High School Documents... 9 Housing... 6 I-20 Forms... 5 On-line Course of Study Orientation... 6 Personal Representative Transfer Credit... 9 Visa Types and WT Status... 4 When should I apply for admission... 6 Who is an International Student... 3

3 Admission Information Who is an international student? Any individual who has been admitted to the United States in a temporary, non-resident (visa) status will be classified as an international student at Lansing Community College. Individuals admitted to the United States on F1 or M1 visas should use this paper application form (unless they are applying for international guest admission). Students with other visa types should use the non-f1 paper application form. Individuals who have refugee, immigrant, or resident alien (green card) status are not international students and should use the online application at International Guest Students International guest students are students with F1, J1, or M1 visas currently attending another US college or university and have permission from that school to take a small number of classes at LCC. International guest students should apply online at Please be certain to select the International Guest Application from the choices. Visit international_guest/ for more information on required documents for international guest admission. Distances from US ports-of-entry to Lansing (in kilometers) Chicago, Illinois Dallas, Texas Detroit, Michigan Los Angeles, California Miami, Florida New York, New York San Francisco, California Lansing Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Los Angeles Dallas Miami 3

4 dmission Admission Information Visa types and WT status A visa is a permit placed in your passport by a US Embassy or Consulate official that gives you permission to travel to the United States. There are many different categories of visas. The type of visa given to you is determined by the purpose of your trip to the US Each visa category has a set of US Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) regulations that govern the activities you may engage in while in the United States. Many, but not all visa categories allow a person to attend school. The length of time required to obtain a visa and the method of applying vary at each US Embassy or Consulate. Check with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate for information on the process currently in effect in your location. Student visa (F1 or M1) LCC offers programs that meet the requirements of the F1 (academic student Associate Degree) and M1 (vocational student Certificate Program) student visas. You should know that a student must follow certain USDHS regulations to obtain and keep his student visa. You must: 1) declare a program of study and make progress toward completion of that program each semester; 2) complete at least 12 credits each semester in your program and complete two semesters each year; 3) maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average, and 4) keep the school advised of your US and foreign addresses. The I-20 form must be presented to the US Embassy or Consulate to obtain a student visa. Please note the M1 visa cannot be extended nor can the student apply for a change of visa status while in the US. Dependent visa (F2 or M2) F2 or M2 visa holders may take part-time recreational courses only. F2 or M2 visa holders who wish to complete a program of study must change status to F1 or M1 before taking classes in a Certificate or Degree program or taking a full-time course load. Prospective student visa (B2) Under certain circumstances an individual might wish to personally visit one or more US colleges to complete admission, inspect facilities, or for a personal interview. Because admission has not yet been granted, the schools cannot issue an I-20 form. The prospective student visa should be requested at the US Embassy or Consulate before entering the US. This allows a limited period of time to complete admission and, while in the United States, apply for a change-of-status to student visa. The prospective student visa is more likely (but not guaranteed) to be approved for the change-of-status to student visa than the regular visitor visa category. (See Change of Visa Status, page 5.) Visitor (B1 or B2) The visitor (business or tourist) visa allows school attendance for a language or recreational course. Those individuals who intend to be full-time students or who intend to complete an academic or vocational program must seek a student visa. A B Visa holder is NOT allowed to enroll in a full-time course of study until they have obtained an F1 or M1 non-immigrant Visa. Other visas Other visa categories and their regulations are too numerous for this publication. Many visa categories allow a person to attend school either full- or part-time. If you have questions about your visa category and LCC attendance, please contact the Admission Office and our staff will be happy to assist you. (See page 10.) Visa waiver status (WT or WB) Visa waiver status means that you were allowed to enter the United States for a short visit without a visa. This status cannot be changed to a visa status while in the United States. School enrollment is prohibited by USDHS regulations for persons with WT or WB status. You can arrange for school admission while in the United States, but you will need to exit the United States to your home country, obtain a student visa, and re-enter in time for international student orientation. Canadian students Canadian citizens may enter the United States as students with the I-20 form and a copy of their financial resources documents. A passport is not required. 4

5 Admission Information Dependents In the United States, the spouse (wife or husband) and children under age 21 of an individual are called dependents. Individuals entering the United States on the student visa (F1 or M1) are eligible to apply at the US Embassy or Consulate to bring their dependents with them. Or, the dependents can apply later at the US Embassy or Consulate to travel to the United States to join the student. Dependents receive the F2 or M2 visa. The student (or applicant if not yet admitted) must show that financial resources are available to support all dependents brought to the United States. Dependents, according to USDHS regulations, may not work under any circumstances. For additional information on bringing dependents to the United States, write or call the Enrollment Services Office for International Student Fact Sheet #7, How to Apply for Permission to Bring F1/M1 Dependents to the United States. I-20 forms I-20 forms are issued to applicants outside the United States with the acceptance letter. Students in the United States who intend to apply for a change of visa to F1 or M1 will receive the I-20 form during a personal interview with the International Admission Specialist after admission has been granted. The I-20 form is issued with the acceptance letter to students in the United States who already have the F1 or M1 student visa. I-20 forms are never issued before admission is approved. I-20 forms, in accordance with USDHS regulations, are mailed directly to the student unless the student has named a personal representative. (See Personal Representative, page 10.) Change of visa status When your purpose for remaining in the United States has changed, you will need to request a change of visa status from the USDHS. This is usually referred to as change-of-status. For example, a student s dependent in the United States with an F2 visa might decide to begin full-time study towards an associate degree and thus need an F1 visa. If you want to apply for a change-of-status to the F1 or M1 visa while in the United States, Lansing Community College can assist you, but it is the USDHS that makes the decision to approve or not approve your request. You must first obtain admission to LCC by following the directions for F1 or M1 student visa admission on page 14. After admission, an appointment will be scheduled for you with your LCC Admission Specialist who will explain the USDHS form required to request change-of-status. The USDHS currently charges $290 to process this form. Your application for change of status must arrive at the USDHS office before your current visa expires. It can take several months for your change-of-status request to be processed by the USDHS. However, you can remain in the United States while your request is being considered, even if your current visa expires during this time. You can not begin classes until your change of status request has been approved. Some visa categories (see Visa Types and Visa Waiver Status, page 4) are not eligible to change status while in the United States. If you have questions about your particular situation, please contact the Enrollment Services Office for assistance. (See Contact LCC, page 10.) 5

6 dmission Admission Information When should I apply for admission? You may apply up to one year in advance for admission for the start date you desire. (If you have not yet completed high school, see High School Documents, page 8.) If your application materials arrive too late for the semester you indicate on your application, you will be asked to choose a future semester. Final decision on start date rests with Lansing Community College. Applications are processed in the order received. Normal processing time is two weeks (three weeks if submitted near the deadline date). Acceptance documents including the I-20 are shipped outside the US by express delivery; inside the US by first-class mail. Applicants outside the United States Apply as early as possible to allow adequate time for mailing delays, obtaining a visa, and making travel arrangements. Spring Semester (January) October 15 Fall Semester (August) May 15 Applicants inside the United States Spring Semester (January) December 1 Fall Semester (August) July 15 ELSP June 1 Housing Nearly all students live in the Lansing area where student rental property is plentiful. Many Lansing city bus routes stop at the campus, so travel to classes is easy. The Student Life and Leadership Office offers a housing information service. This service consists of listings from property owners regarding available housing (type, location, cost), and listings from students looking for others to share housing. These listings are posted on the bulletin boards in the hallway outside the Student Life and Leadership Office and are updated weekly. This information is also available at It is recommended that new students arrive in the Lansing area 1 or 2 weeks before classes begin to have adequate time to arrange for housing. Students should bring adequate funds to pay for a hotel room and meals while looking for housing. It is customary to pay a minimum of two months rent to obtain housing. The college does not maintain housing units for students, nor does it enter into third party contracts or supervise off-campus housing. Home stay placements are not arranged by LCC. Orientation Orientation is a mandatory formal program of introduction to Lansing Community College. Orientation for new international students is held shortly before classes begin. During the orientation program you will receive information about USDHS regulations related to international students, LCC services and academic advising. You will also receive class registration assistance at the orientation session. Students must attend orientation in order to be properly prepared to register for classes. Additional information regarding orientation will be mailed with the student s acceptance letter. 6

7 Admission Information Financial requirements To comply with USDHS regulations, Lansing Community College must have assurance of full financial support for your entire program of study before admission can be granted. You must provide bank documents that show adequate funds for at least one year of study. If your bank documents do not show enough funds for your second year of study, you must explain in a written statement how you will obtain the funds for your second year. You must complete the Statement of Financial Support as part of your application. Complete the worksheet showing where your funds are coming from for both years of study (if your program of study is less than two years then you only need to complete Year 1 on the form). If all or part of your funds are in your personal bank account you must provide a supporting document. (See the section Supporting Bank Documents for details.) If you have a personal sponsor (family or friend) who is providing all or part of your funds, your sponsor must complete the sponsor portion of the Statement and attach supporting bank documents. If you have more than one sponsor, make a photocopy of the Statement for each sponsor. Make sure you have completed the student portion on each copy. If your sponsor is a government agency you must attach an official agency letter to your Statement. The letter must explain the details of the funding such as the program of study, minimum grades you must achieve to continue receiving funds, the length of time the funds will be provided and the total amount per year. If your sponsor is a business a similar letter must be provided as well as a bank letter stating the business has adequate funds on deposit to cover your expenses. US sponsors US sponsors may not use the Statement of Financial Support. The US Department of Homeland Security requires US sponsors to use Form I-134, Affidavit of Support. This form is available online at A copy of page 1 and 2 of the sponsors most recent US federal tax return must be attached to the Statement as well as original bank documents verifying adequate funds to sponsor the student. US sponsors may submit the Statement with supporting documents directly to LCC Academic year estimated cost for F1 visa Estimated costs for one year of full-time academic study at Lansing Community College are as follows: Tuition and fees 1... $9, Room and board , Books and supplies , Health insurance Transportation Miscellaneous , Total estimate... $24, Based on full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester during the academic year and 6 credit hours during the summer session. Tuition and fees amount is based on $289 per billing hour. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time upon action of the Board of Trustees. 2 Includes a 12-month lease. This cost estimate is based on modest, shared accommodations in the college community, with the student preparing most meals at home or eating in the school cafeteria. 3 Based on purchase or rental of a combination of new or used textbooks for an average academic program. Certain specialties may have higher costs. 4 Health insurance is required. Students may purchase insurance in their own countries or they may purchase student insurance when they enroll in classes. 5 Based on public transportation. Does not include purchase price of private auto or transportation to and from the United States. 6 Included are such items as clothing for four seasons, laundry and personal care articles, cultural and leisure events. Supporting bank documents Bank documents must be written in English on official bank stationery. The document must state the exact amount on deposit (and the currency used) or a bank official must attest that the account holder has the ability to provide the amount of funds entered on the Statement. Documents cannot be dated more than one month prior to the date of application. Submit original bank documents in sealed envelopes provided by the bank. Bank documents which are not sealed in official envelopes or which are not originals will not be accepted. Please note: It is the responsibility of the student to arrive with sufficient funds to pay temporary living expenses (hotel and meals), make arrangements for living quarters and meals, register for the first semester of classes, and pay other expenses related to living in the United States. Also, determine how and when your sponsor will provide funds to you to make sure that you have adequate finances for your living and educational expenses throughout the year. Lansing Community College does not have any financial assistance or emergency funds available for international students. 7

8 dmission Admission Information Financial aid and scholarships Very few financial aid opportunities exist for international students to study in the United States at the undergraduate level. Most grants, scholarships, and loans from public and private sources are restricted to US citizens, including US government loans. Some countries provide financial assistance to their citizens for study in the United States. Funds may be available from private organizations in your country that provide support for study in the United States. Most private scholarships for international students require that you apply from your home country so you should search for these opportunities before you arrive in the United States. To find information on financial assistance, you might want to contact your Ministry of Education, the US Information Agency through the nearest US Embassy, and the Agency for International Development, Office of International Training, Washington, DC If you have access to the Internet, you might want to visit the financial aid web page at If you are already in the United States, public libraries usually have reference materials available to research private scholarship sources. Paid scholarship search services are available in the United States, but they will be searching the sources that are usually restricted to US citizens, so it is unlikely that funds will be found for you. These services are expensive. Waiver of English competency requirement Citizens of countries where English is the language of the education system are usually not required to provide proof of English competency. However, LCC reserves the right to require proof of English competency if it appears to our staff that the student is not a native English speaker or was not educated in English. Applicants educated in the US may request a waiver of the Proof of English Competency requirement. These applicants must show a minimum of four years of US high school instruction resulting in a diploma. An official high school transcript must be submitted showing all courses taken, grades received, and date of graduation. High school transcripts are evaluated on a caseby-case basis. Or, an applicant requesting a TOEFL waiver may submit an official US college or university transcript showing one year of full-time academic program instruction with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above. Proof of English Competency waiver requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not always granted. Countries where English is the language of the education system English competency (F1, M1 only) For admission to LCC, proof of English competency is required. A TOEFL test is required before an admission decision can be made. Test reports must be received directly from the testing center. Test reports must be no more than two years old. Test reports must be received by the application deadline. The LCC TOEFL institution code is For English Language instruction a minimum total score of 45 and minimum speaking score of 10 on the ibt(internet based test) is required. For academic program admission a minimum score of 61 and a minimum speaking score of 21 is required. Antigua Australia Bahamas Belize Bermuda Botswana British Virgin Islands Canada (except Quebec) Cayman Islands Dominica England Fiji Gambia Ghana Grenada Guyana Ireland Jamaica Kenya Lesotho Liberia Malawi Malta Mauritius Natal Nauru New Zealand Nigeria Papua New Guinea Philippines Scotland Sierra Leone Solomon Islands South Africa Sri Lanka St. Christopher St. Kitts St. Lucia St. Vincent Swaziland Trinidad and Tobago Uganda West Indies Western Samoa Zambia Zimbabwe 8

9 Admission Information High school documents Lansing Community College requires proof of successful completion of studies equivalent to US high (secondary) school for F1 or M1 admission. This requirement relates to the USDHS regulations that F1 or M1 students maintain full-time study and make progress toward completion of a program. As proof of successful completion of US high school equivalency, you should submit a certified copy or original of the primary document in your country that shows completion of studies. This may be a transcript that shows all courses taken, grades received and graduation date, or it may be a certificate of national examination results, or some other document. A certified copy is an original document or attested (signed with official stamp or seal) photocopy that has been issued by the educational institution or government agency responsible for issuing the document. Copies notarized by a Commissioner of Oaths will not be accepted. An official English translation must accompany the document. Applicants from West Africa may provide us with a West African Examinations Council online results checker log-in to meet your proof of high school completion requirement if you do not want to submit paper documents. Visit for more information. Be sure to include: 1) Examination Number; 2) Examination Year; 3) Type of Examination; 4) Card Serial Number; and 5) PIN. If you have not yet completed the last year of high school, you may still apply. Submit an official transcript showing the courses you have completed and a letter in English from your school stating that you are currently enrolled and your expected date of completion. You will be required to provide proof of completion when you arrive at LCC. LCC uses the guidebook, Foreign Educational Credentials Required for Consideration of Admission to Universities and Colleges in the United States, prepared by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers as its primary resource on determining US high school equivalency. If necessary, other worldrenowned references will be consulted to determine if your prior education meets the LCC requirement. Official college or university documents can be submitted in place of high school completion documents. If you have completed college or university work in the United States, please read the section titled Transfer Credit. Transfer credit If you have completed course work at another college or university, either in the United States or another country, you may choose to apply for transfer credit. Official transcripts are mailed directly from school to school. Transcripts list dates of attendance, all courses taken, grades received, and diploma or degree granted. Applicant transcripts, even in sealed envelopes, are not accepted for transfer credit evaluation but may be used for academic advising or counseling. Transfer credits will NOT be posted to the Lansing Community College academic record from transcripts that are not received directly from the issuing institution or Ministry of Education. How to apply for US transfer credit To apply for transfer credit for course work done at a US college or university you will need to submit an official transcript from your previous school. Lansing Community College keeps current catalogs (course descriptions) on file from public Michigan institutions so it is not usually necessary for you to provide course descriptions from these schools. If your transcript is being submitted from a school outside of Michigan, course descriptions are required. It is the student s responsibility to provide the necessary materials for a transcript evaluation to occur. How to apply for foreign transfer credit Request a credit evaluation report prepared by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) to be sent directly to LCC at 1121-Registrar, Lansing Community College, PO Box 40010, Lansing MI Please contact one of the NACES member organizations listed below to obtain a credit evaluation request form: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. PO Box Milwaukee WI Phone: eval@ece.org Website: International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Credit Evaluation Service PO Box 3665 Culver City CA (medical/health career credentials) Phone: Fax: info@ierf.org Website: World Education Services, Inc. PO Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY Phone: Fax: info@wes.org Website: 9

10 dmission Admission Information Personal representative Sometimes applicants have a friend or relative in the United States who has agreed to assist them in getting admitted to a US school. Or, they would like this person to receive the applicant s I-20 and acceptance materials for special mailing. If you wish LCC to provide information about your application status or your I-20 to someone other than you, you must give LCC written permission to do so. The letter must come mailed directly to LCC from the student only. An or fax will not be accepted. On a separate piece of paper, write or type one of the following statements providing the name, address, telephone number and address of your personal representative. You must print or type your name at the bottom of the statement as it appears on your application and then sign and date the statement. Choosing a personal representative is optional. If you name a personal representative, you should make sure that the individual has agreed to assist you. Sample 1 (Insert name, address, address, and telephone number of personal representative) is authorized to act as my personal representative regarding my application to Lansing Community College. He/she is to receive copies of all correspondence regarding my application, including the I-20 form, which I will need to obtain my student visa from the US Embassy. Sample 2 (Insert name, address, address, and telephone number of personal representative) is authorized to act as my personal representative regarding my application to Lansing Community College. He/she is to receive copies of all correspondence regarding my application. The I-20 form, which I will need to obtain my student visa from the US Embassy, is to be mailed directly to me. Contact LCC If our information packet has not answered all your questions about LCC, please visit our website at and use the search field to locate more information. You may specific questions to admissions@lcc. edu. Put International Admissions in your subject line. Please make sure your includes your full name as it will appear on your application. If you wish to ask your questions in person you may visit our office during International Specialist walk-in times. Walk-in times vary so please call in advance to confirm a specialist will be available when you visit. Our office is located in Room 203 Gannon Building (411 North Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933). If you wish to contact us by telephone our office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time and Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. The telephone number is Listen to the option menu carefully and select Admissions. If you wish to contact us by mail our address is: 1121-International Admissions Lansing Community College PO Box Lansing MI USA Each inquiry is answered in the order it is received. Please allow a minimum of three business days for a reply. 10

11 Curriculum The subject you would like to study is given many titles in the United States It may be referred to as area of study, concentration, curriculum (plural curricula), major, or program. To obtain the F1/M1 student visa, a program of study must be listed on the I-20 form; therefore, you must list a curriculum on your application. Curricular guides list the course and graduation requirements for each area of study at LCC. Be sure to note the exact name and number of the curriculum you choose on your application. English Language Instruction If you are applying to LCC for English Language Instruction you should use ELSP for Area of Study Name and 0097 for Number on your application. Certificate and Associate Degree programs Certificate programs are only eligible for the M1 visa. Students with an M1 visa may NOT change to the F1 visa to extend their study to the Associate Degree level without returning to their home country. If you plan to complete an associate degree you should know that USDHS regulations do not allow the F1 student to chose undecided as a program. If you are uncertain of what you want to study (undecided), we recommend that you select, 0251-Liberal Studies, because it allows the largest choice of courses. Our academic advisors will be happy to assist you during your studies at LCC to develop your educational and career plans. The Associate degree (2-year career program) prepares an individual for a specific type of employment that in the United States requires only two years of college preparation. Employment in these careers in your country may require more or less college study. To choose a program of study that is a certificate (less than two years) or Associate degree program visit certificateprograms/current. Areas of Study Transfer programs Transfer programs are careers where two years of college study is usually not sufficient for employment in this field. Additional study is undertaken at the university level for the third and fourth year resulting in the Bachelor s degree. If your long-term educational goal is to obtain the Bachelor s degree, you should select a transfer program rather than an Associate degree career program. During your study at LCC, our academic advisors will be available to assist you in preparing to complete an Associate degree or obtaining information about completing a transfer program, including preparing for admission to the transfer institution of your choice. It is the student s responsibility to meet the admission requirements of the transfer institution. To choose a transfer program visit transfer/guides/. If the major you desire or the university where you would like to transfer is not listed here, include your preference in your personal statement, and we will assist you in making a choice. Online Course of study This type of program would be designed for students who plan to remain in their home country while pursuing a program of study at LCC. For more information about online programs visit 11

12 dmission Admission Information What are the admission requirements for F1 or M1 visa international students? LCC requires that you be 18 years of age and have English competency as required for your program of study. You may apply up to one year in advance of your planned start date. Additional admission requirements for international students are affected by US Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) regulations. How to apply Submit a completed LCC international student application. If you have the F1 or M1 student visa, or plan to apply for one of these visas, the following items should be attached to the application form: Original or certified proof of successful completion of studies equivalent to US high (secondary) school. Not a fax or photocopy. (See page 9.) Write a brief personal statement explaining your previous educational and employment background and your future educational and career plans. Not required for ELSP applicants. Statement of Financial Support with supporting documents. Not a fax or photocopy. (See page 15.) Proof of English competency. (See page 8.) Transfer-in students Transfer students are students currently attending another US college or university who intend to come to LCC, obtain an LCC I-20, and work toward completion of an LCC program of study (including transfer programs). In addition to the documents listed above, a transfer student must also submit: A copy of your current I-20, front and back. An official copy of your current college or university transcript (See page 9.) A photocopy of the current visa page and passport information page from your passport. A photocopy of your current I-94 card. A completed LCC transfer-in form. Available at 12

13 Application Form Lansing Community College Application Form for F1 or M1 international students Name Family First Middle Home country address Street address or P.O. Box number City Country Postal Code Home country telephone number (Required for express mail service) address Print clearly Birthdate MM/DD/YYYY Country of birth Sex: (check one) Male Female Passport issued by Country Passport exp. date I wish to begin study (check one): Spring (January) Fall (August) Year I Plan to study: Area of Study Name Number Previous Education: High school Graduation Date personal statement). College or University Graduation Date After leaving LCC, I plan to (check one): Return to my country Transfer to College Other (explain in your If currently in the US provide the following information: Visa type I-94 departure record number I-94 expiration date US address. Telephone Number. ALL applicants must complete the back side of this form. For LCC office use only Admissions approval Date PC to Dept. LCC Student Number 13

14 Application Form *Privacy Statement F The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 protects the confidentiality of your student records at Lansing Community College. Your information will be used to evaluate your application for admission and will become part of your permanent student record. Release of this information to a third party without your written consent is prohibited. Please contact Enrollment Services at (517) if you have any questions. q I confirm that I have read and accept the Privacy Statement *Residency Statement United States federal law requires that all students with F1, J1, or M1 visas be charged international tuition regardless of how long you have been living in the US. q I confirm that I have read and accept the Residency Statement *Felony Statement If you have a criminal conviction, you may not qualify for certain careers involving special licensing and/or certifications. To ensure that you are pursuing an appropriate course of study at Lansing Community College, please contact Counseling Services at (517) Request an appointment with either Craig Prether or Gil Hill to discuss educational plans to assure that your career goals can be achieved. q I confirm that I have read and accept the Felony Statement *Student Code of Conduct Statement The LCC Student Code of Conduct and General Rules and Regulations are available at of Conduct or by contacting Enrollment Services at (517) By submitting this application I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Student Code of Conduct and General Rules and Regulations. q I agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct and General Rules and Regulations. *Verification Statement I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information in this application is true and complete. I understand that providing false information may delay my admission and/or result in disciplinary action. q I confirm that I have read and accept the Verification Statement *Signature *Date Must be personally signed by the applicant. Mail the application form and required documents to: international admissions office Lansing Community College PO Box Lansing, MI USA 14

15 Financial Resources Statement of financial support for F1 or M1 visa international students Student Financial Resources Plan (To be completed by the student 1 ) To comply with USDHS regulations, Lansing Community College must have your plan to finance your entire program of study before admission will be granted. The minimum amount required for one year of study can be found at our website F1 students must complete Year 1 and Year 2 information in the chart below. M1 students must complete Year 1. Name of student Last (family) name First name Middle name Where will the money come from? Year 1 $ Amount Year 2 $ Amount Personal funds (Student s personal bank account) Family or friends outside the US (see back of this form) US Sponsor (must complete Form I-134 Affidavit of Support) Business or government sponsor (see back of this form) Total (must equal or be greater than minimum required) The student is required to submit bank statements supporting the amount entered in the chart above in the Personal funds category. Supporting documents must be submitted to LCC in sealed bank envelopes. See our website above or the International Student F1 or M1 Admission Packet for more information. It is the student s responsibility to make sure that sponsor statements (and supporting documents) are submitted by the application deadline. Also, it is the student s responsibility to make sure that all sponsor statements have the student s correct name on them when submitted. It is the student s responsibility to secure enough funds to cover all living and education expenses while in the US without expectation of working in the US. The student is also responsible for obtaining the funds from sponsors so that education and living expenses can be paid on time. LCC does not have emergency funds for students whose sponsors fail to provide the promised funds. I confirm that the information provided above is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I have read and accept the statements regarding financial resources and sponsor statements. Signature Date Must be signed by student 1 Must be completed in English

16 Financial Resources Statement of financial support for F1 or M1 visa international students Sponsor Statement (for use by personal sponsors 2 ) This form must be completed in English (except for the sponsor signature). For this sponsor statement to be valid supporting bank documents must be attached. Bank documents must be in English, on official bank stationery and enclosed in a sealed bank envelope. The document must state the exact amount on deposit and the currency used or a bank official must attest the account holder has the ability to provide the amount of funds stated above. Bank documents cannot be dated more than one month prior to the date on this form. Bank documents cannot be dated more than two months prior to receipt by Lansing Community College. Name of student Last (family) name First name Middle name Name of sponsor Last (family) name First name Middle name Address of sponsor Street or Post Box City State or Province Postal Code Nation My relationship to this student is: q Mother q Father q Sister q Brother q Aunt q Uncle q Friend q Other Explain I guarantee to finance the education of the student named above in the amount of $ US dollars for the first year of study at Lansing Community College. Additionally, I plan to provide $ US dollars for the second year of study at Lansing Community College. Note: Some programs require more than two years to complete. I understand that by completing and signing this form I am agreeing to provide funds to this student in a manner that the student can pay living and education expenses on time. I also understand that LCC does not have emergency funds for students whose sponsors fail to provide the guaranteed funds. Signature Date Must be signed by sponsor LCC prefers that sponsor statements and supporting documents be submitted with the student s application form. If it is necessary to submit the documents separate from the application form the following mailing address can be used. The student's name must be included with the documents. LCC does not accept faxed, scanned or photocopied sponsor statements International Admissions Lansing Community College PO Box Lansing MI USA 2 US Sponsors must complete this form and submit a completed US Form I-134 Affidavit of Support with pages 1 and 2 of the sponsor's most recent US Federal Income Tax Form (1040). Business and government agencies should submit letters 16 of support. Visit for more information.