International (F1) Student Application for Admission. for Credit Degree and Certificate Programs

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1 International (F1) Student Application for Admission for Credit Degree and Certificate Programs

2 Dear Prospective International Student: Thank you for your interest in Howard Community College (HCC). This application is for those interested in F1 admission (full-time study in the Fall and Spring semesters is required). Completion of the admissions process will result in the issuance of an I-20, the document required to apply for the F1 visa or F1 student status. Application Deadlines Semester/Term Fall Spring Summer/Winter Application Deadline* June 1 for Overseas and Change of Status Applicants June 30 for Transfer Students in the USA October 1 for Overseas and Change of Status Applicants November 15 for Transfer Students in the USA F1 applications are not processed for Summer or Winter terms *Application deadlines are strictly upheld In order to understand the admissions requirements and process involved in receiving an I-20, please read the packet carefully and completely. This application packet contains: Detailed instructions regarding F1 admissions requirements Application for Admission Student s Declaration of Finances Form Sponsor s Affidavit of Room and Board Sponsor s Affidavit of Financial Support (copy as many as are needed) Checklist of Admissions Requirements (inside back cover) Please note that admission is not granted and an I-20 cannot be issued until all requirements are met. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all forms and supporting documents together prior to the application deadline. International Student Admissions Howard Community College Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD USA intlstudent@howardcc.edu Phone: Website:

3 To receive admission to Howard Community College and qualify for an I-20, all F1 applicants must meet the following requirements and submit all supporting documents: 1. International (F1) Student Application for Degree and Certificate Programs 2. $50 non-refundable application fee, made payable to Howard Community College Checks only accepted from US banks; a money order is required for overseas applicants 3. Testing Requirement OVERSEAS STUDENTS: TOEFL exam ( use code 5308 to have scores sent to HCC) 74 or higher on the internet-based test (ibt) 537 or higher on the paper-based version 203 or higher on the computerized version STUDENTS IN THE U.S.: HCC Placement Test Placement into English-086 (Academic Advanced Reading for ESL Students) or English-096 (Fundamentals of Academic Reading) or higher required for admission 4. Official secondary school certificate/diploma Must be original documents in English (photocopies/faxes/scanned documents not accepted) 5. Official college/university transcripts Must be original documents in English (photocopies/faxes/scanned documents not accepted) Students seeking transfer credit must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an accredited foreign transcript evaluation agency 6. Visa/Immigration Documents Overseas applicants: Passport ID page Applicants in the U.S.: Passport ID page, visa, I-94 card, and previous I-20 s (if applicable) 7. Bank Statements/Affidavits Must be original documents in English on bank letterhead (photocopies/faxes/scanned documents not accepted) Must be checking or savings statement dated within 3 months of the application deadline Costs must be verified for one year of study at HCC. Current costs are as follows: ITEM ESTIMATED EXPENSES BASED ON Tuition and Fees $ 8,900* Maximum full-time enrollment Books $ 1,800 Costs vary Personal Expenses $ 2,500 This is a minimal estimate depending on personal needs and interests. Health Insurance $ 1,000 Applicants must provide proof of health insurance to cover medical care in the United States Room and Board $ 12,800 HCC does not provide housing. Students must arrange room and board off-campus. Minimum Total Cost $ 27,000 *Tuition and fees are subject to change International (F1) Student Application for Credit Degree and Certificate Programs Admissions Requirements Dependent Information: Students accompanied by a spouse and/or child must provide proof of additional financial support as follows: Additional $6,800 per year of support for a spouse Additional $3,400 per year of support for each child

4 F1 Learning Program Codes Transfer Programs (Associate of Arts Degrees) Accounting Accounting Arts and Science Actuarial Science Arabic Art Asian Studies Bioinformatics 71 - Biotechnology Communication Studies Computer Forensics 90 - Criminal Justice Dance Performance English Environmental Science Exercise Science Film Studies Gaming and Simulation Design Graphic & Interactive Design Health Care Management Health Education Horticulture Human Services 48 - Liberal Arts 49 - Life Science Mathematics 67 - Music Nutrition Philosophy and Religious Studies 50 - Physical Science 68 - Pre-Allied Health 53 - Pre-Medicine 55 - Pre-Pharmacy Public Health 58 - Social Sciences Spanish Television and Radio Theatre Women s Studies Business Administration Business Administration Information Systems Management- Office Systems Information Systems Management- Programming/Technical Systems International Business Computer Science 33 - Computer Science Engineering 23 - Engineering Associate of Science in Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship General Studies 07 - General Studies General Studies - Business/ Technology Emphasis General Studies - Science Emphasis Information Technology Cybersecurity Information Technology-Cisco Information Technology-Computer Forensics Technology Information Technology-Mobile Development Information Technology- Programming Information Technology-Web Development Teacher Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education- Humanities/Arts Secondary Education- Math/Science Secondary Education- Social Sciences Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education Secondary Education-Chemistry Secondary Education-English Secondary Education-Mathematics Secondary Education-Physics Secondary Education-Spanish Career Programs (Associate of Applied Science Degrees) Biomedical Engineering 06 - Biomedical Engineering Business Management 37 - Business Management Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology 72 - CAD Technology Construction Management Construction Management Culinary Management *** - Culinary Management (choose a track) 233a - Professional Baking and Pastries 233b - Professional Cooking 233c - Professional Cooking and Pastries Dual Track Early Childhood Development 89 - Early Childhood Development Electronics Technology 18 - Electronics Technology Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Hospitality Management Hospitality Management Information Technology Information Technology Assurance Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Office Technology Office Technology

5 International (F1) Student Application for Credit Degree and Certificate Programs Are you applying as: Overseas Applicant Change of Level from HCC s EI Transfer from another U.S. school Change of Status Request PERSONAL INFORMATION 1. NAME (NAE) Please list your current VISA information: Overseas Applicant will apply for visa Currently in U.S. with visa status I-94 Expiration Date: What is your native language? How did you hear about HCC? Current Student Family living in the area Website Fulbright Center/Overseas Advisor Referred by HCC s EI Other, please specify Last or Family First Middle Jr. Sr. III 2. BIRTHDATE (NAE) 3. GENDER (NAE) MALE (Month) (Day) (Year) FEMALE 4. COUNTRY OF BIRTH (TRVD) 5. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP (TRVD) 6. ADDRESSES: PERMANENT ADDRESS IN YOUR COUNTRY (NAE) Street Number and Name Apt/Unit City State or Province Postal or Zip Code Country US ADDRESS (if applicable) (NAE) Street Number and Name Apt/Unit City State Zip Code County 7. TELEPHONE NUMBERS HOME COUNTRY TELEPHONE NUMBER (if applicable) (NAE) Country Code US TELEPHONE NUMBERS (if applicable)(nae) HOME Area code Area code CELL 9. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (if available) (NAE) 8. RACIAL/ETHNIC CATEGORY (NAE) Colleges and universities are asked by many, including federal and state governments and national surveys, to describe the racial/ethnic backgrounds of our students and employees. Please answer both questions. ARE YOU OF HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN? Yes No WHAT IS YOUR RACE? SELECT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White 10. ADDRESS (NAE) ACADEMIC INFORMATION 1. WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO START YOUR STUDIES? (APPN) Fall Term Spring Term YEAR WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO STUDY? (Please select number from the list of Learning Program Codes)(ASUM) 3. HAVE YOU ATTENDED COLLEGE BEFORE? (APPN) F This is the first time I have attended any college. P I have attended a different college before. R I have attended Howard Community College s credit programs before.

6 4. PLEASE LIST THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL) THAT YOU GRADUATED/COMPLETED Name (IASU) City & State or Country Dates Attended (INAT) Certificate/Diploma Received (AACR) PLEASE LIST COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, TECHNICAL & LANGUAGE SCHOOLS ATTENDED (starting with the most recent) Name (IASU) City & State or Country Dates Attended (INAT) Certificate, Degree, Diploma Received (AACR) TOEFL/TESTING REQUIREMENT 3. TESTING REQUIREMENT: Overseas Students: I have taken the TOEFL and have submitted my official score to HCC. My TOEFL score is: I have taken the TOEFL but have not yet received my score. Students in the U.S.: Transfer Students/Change of Visa Status Students HCC English Institute (EI) Students: I have taken HCC s Reading and Sentence Skills Placement Exams. I am currently enrolled in ENGL 083 I plan to take HCC s Reading and Sentence Skills Placement Exams. I am currently enrolled in ENGL 086 I have completed college-level English composition in the U.S. I have passed ENGL 086 EMERGENCY CONTACTS 1. EMERGENCY CONTACT IN THE U.S. (EMER) Last or Family First Middle Relationship to you (i.e. parent, spouse, child, friend) Day Phone Extension Evening Phone Extension Mobile Phone 2. EMERGENCY CONTACT OVERSEAS Last or Family First Middle Relationship to you (i.e. parent, spouse, child, friend) Country Code Phone Extension STUDENT CONDUCT 1. Are you currently, or have you ever been, involved in a disciplinary process at another institution? Yes No 2. Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime? Yes No If yes, please explain by submitting a written statement with this application. STUDENT CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE I certify that the information I have provided on this application is correct and complete. I understand that deliberate failure to provide accurate information may result in the denial of admission or dismissal from the college. I agree to provide evidence of the information on this application if requested by a college official. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Office of Admissions and Advising of any changes in the information I have provided. I agree to comply with Howard Community College s policies and regulations, including those related to drug and alcohol abuse. I recognize that failure to do so will result in the penalties described in the Student Code of Conduct. I understand that convicted sex offenders are required to register at the college s security office prior to registering for any course or program at HCC. Failure to register with the college s security office will result in disciplinary action including expulsion, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. I understand that as an F1 international student I am not authorized to work off-campus without special permission. I also understand that on-campus employment cannot be guaranteed and has certain restrictions. I understand that as an F1 international student, I must enroll full-time (12 or more semester hours) for the fall and spring terms. I understand that I will be charged at the out-of-state tuition rate and that it is my responsibility to verify that my bill is correct. I understand that it is my responsibility to be fully aware of the legal obligations of my F1 international student status and to fully comply with all related college requirements. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY F1 Pending Application Fee Paid F1 Accepted RGPE=4 Colleague ID # Initials Date Signature of Applicant Date September 2014

7 Purpose of Financial Documentation: Applicants must complete the Certification of Finances Form in order to explain how they will pay for the first year of academic and living expenses while enrolled at Howard Community College. Students are expected to have available funding or sponsorship for the duration of their studies at HCC. HCC does not provide any type of financial support or scholarships for F1 students. Required Finances: F1 students must verify that at least $27,000 is available to pay for their academic and personal expenses. Please be certain that you and your sponsors are able to accept the financial responsibility of being a fulltime student in the U. S. Supporting Documents: a) Student s Declaration of Finances Form Applicants must complete the Certification of Finances Form to explain how they will pay for the first year study at HCC. HCC does not provide any type of financial support or scholarships for F1 students. b) Sponsor s Affidavit of Support Submit one form for each sponsor providing a bank statement. Sponsor s name must match the name appearing on the bank statement. Original bank statements in English and on bank letterhead must accompany each Affidavit of Support. Bank statements must be dated within 3 months of the application deadline. If providing a business/company bank statement, a letter from the bank must also be included indicating that the sponsor is the account holder. c) Sponsor s Affidavit of Room and Board (if applicable) U.S. Sponsors providing room and board (housing and meals) need to complete and sign the Sponsor s Affidavit of Room and Board. Government, Business, or Organization Sponsorship Students meeting all or part of their expenses through government, business, or organization sponsorships must provide official documentation that confirm such support is available and the amount of the support. Employment: F1 students may not work off-campus without approval from USCIS and may not depend on any form of employment (including childcare, working for a family or business) to cover their expenses. F1 students are allowed to work on-campus; however, employment is not guaranteed and those funds may not be used toward the certification of finances. Dependent Information: Students accompanied by dependents (spouse and/or child) must provide proof of additional financial support as follows: Additional $6,800 per year of support for a spouse Additional $3,400 per year of support for each child

8 International (F1) Student Student s Declaration of Finances STUDENT INFORMATION Last or Family First Middle DEPENDENT INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) Please check one: I plan to come alone I plan to be accompanied by the following dependents (spouse or children): Name: Last, First Gender (m/f) Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) Country of Birth Country of Citizenship Relationship FINANCIAL/SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION I will use the following sources of support to fund my education at Howard Community College (check all that apply): Bank Statements. Each sponsor must complete an Affidavit of Support. Name Relationship Name Relationship Name Relationship U.S. Sponsor providing room and board (valued at $12,800). This sponsor must complete the Affidavit of Room and Board. Other (scholarship, government support, etc. supporting documents required) Amount Available US $ US $ US $ US $ US $ TOTAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE: TOTAL US $ APPLICANT S UNDERSTANDING AND SIGNATURE I certify that the information on this form is true and accurate. I understand that even though I am documenting financial support for one academic year, I am responsible for tuition and living expenses for the duration of my stay at Howard Community College. I understand that I may not work off-campus without first receiving employment authorization. I also understand that I may not work for my sponsor as a condition of my support. I understand that on-campus employment cannot be guaranteed. Applicant s Signature: Date:

9 International (F1) Student Sponsor s Affidavit of Support STUDENT INFORMATION Last or Family First Middle SPONSOR INFORMATION (form required for each sponsor) Last or Family First Middle TO THE FINANCIAL SPONSOR: Please check each line below to verify all information is correct: Bank statement attached Bank statement shows my name as the account holder (or I have included a letter from the bank indicating my control of a business account) Bank statement is an original document on bank letterhead Bank statement is in English Bank statement shows current available funds Bank statement is dated within 3 months of the application deadline I,, will be providing financial support to (Sponsor s name) (Student s name) while he/she studies at Howard Community College. SPONSOR ADDRESS SPONSOR TELEPHONE NUMBER RELATIONSHIP TO THE STUDENT I understand that the student may not work for me as a condition of my support; this includes child care, housekeeping, or work in off-campus businesses of any kind. I also understand that if a student were to work and regularly provide services to me as condition of my sponsorship, it could seriously jeopardize the student s immigration status. Sponsor s Signature Date

10 International (F1) Student U.S. Sponsor s Affidavit of Room and Board For sponsors in the United States providing Room and Board I,, will be providing room and board at the following (Sponsor s name) address: (United States Address) for while he/she studies at Howard Community College. (Student s name) I understand that the student may not work for me as a condition of my support; this includes child care, housekeeping, or work in off-campus businesses of any kind. I also understand that if a student were to work and regularly provide services to me as a condition of my sponsorship it could seriously jeopardize the student s immigration status. Sponsor s Signature Date Relationship to Student This statement must be notarized before submission to the Office of Admissions & Advising. Notary s Name Sworn before me on this date Commission expires on

11 PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: Signed International (F1) Student Application Form $50.00 Application Fee TOEFL Scores (sent to HCC directly from ETS) or HCC Placement Test Results Official Secondary School Certificate/Diploma Official College/University Transcripts (if applicable) If in the U.S., copies of current and previous visa/immigration documentation Passport, Visa, I-94, and previous I-20 s (if applicable) Signed International (F1) Student Declaration of Finances Form Sponsor s Affidavit of Room and Board (if room and board is provided by sponsor) Affidavit of Support (one from each financial sponsor) Financial Statement(s) RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: International Student Admissions Office of Admissions and Advising Howard Community College Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD USA Students are admitted to HCC in one of the following categories and will need to complete additional requirements as follows: OVERSEAS STUDENTS: need to pay the I-901 fee and follow instructions in their admissions letter in order to receive an F1 (student) visa from their embassy or consulate. HCC CHANGE OF LEVEL EI STUDENTS: need to receive an Eligibility form from their EI advisor and bring the form to HCC International Student Admissions. TRANSFER STUDENTS: need to submit a Transfer Eligibility form to their current international advisor and return the form to HCC International Student Admissions. CHANGE OF STATUS STUDENTS: need to complete additional forms and pay additional fees associated with submission of a change of status. OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Website: SEVIS Website: I-901 Form Information: