Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in Tidewater Community College! Enclosed are the TCC I 20 Application and Financial Affidavit. Please refer to the included F1 Admission Checklist for a list of the forms and documents required for admission. All completed documentation must be sent to: Tidewater Community College International Student Services 1700 College Crescent Virginia Beach, VA 23453 Email: iss@tcc.edu Phone: 757 822 7342 Fax: 757 822 7544 ADMISSION DEADLINES STUDENTS APPLYING FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES FALL: JUNE 1 SPRING: OCTOBER 15 SUMMER: MARCH 1* *Subject to course availability. For actual semester start dates check the TCC website: www.tcc.edu F 1 TRANSFER STUDENTS ALREADY STUDYING IN THE UNITED STATES Please contact the International Student Services Office for transfer admission deadlines. *Subject to course availability. For actual semester start dates check the TCC website: www.tcc.edu CHANGE OF STATUS APPLICANTS** An appointment with the TCC P/DSO is required to determine eligibility before submitting any documents. **Visitors in B2 status are not advised to submit admission documents to TCC for at least 60 days after initially arriving in the U.S. Applicants in B1/B2 status may not enroll in a course of study until F1 status is acquired. F2 dependents may enroll only in a part time course of study (less than 12 credit hours). To enroll in 12 or more credit hours, F1 status must be acquired. Please note: Tidewater Community College is a non residential institution so you must be prepared to find your own living accommodations before or after you arrive. The International Student Services Office does not have staff to assist you in finding a place to live. Again, thank you for your interest in Tidewater Community College. Please keep this letter for your records and future reference. We look forward to assisting you with your admission. Feel free to contact the International Student Services Office at iss@tcc.edu or 757 822 7342 if you have any questions. For additional information or to print additional copies of the F1 admission forms, visit our web page at http://www.tcc.edu/students/iss. Best Wishes, The TCC International Student Services Office Staff
F1 Admission Checklist The following documents must be received before an acceptance letter can be processed and the Form I 20 issued: TCC Application for Admission (Online or Paper Application) Completed I 20 Application Financial Affidavit: All submitted financial documents must be ORIGINALS, no more than 6 months old, and in English and U.S. Dollars. Generic bank letters are not accepted. Demonstration of English proficiency: All international applicants must demonstrate the required English proficiency prior to completing admission to TCC. Overseas applicants and individuals living outside the immediate vicinity of the college MUST submit a current, official TOEFL or IELTS score report to complete admission to TCC. Documentation of completion of secondary studies: Please provide a COPY of your secondary school diploma/final certificate with an official English translation. Copy of the identification page of valid passport *F1 Transfer Students Must Submit these Additional Documents: Copy of current form I 20, F 1 visa, most recent I 94, and identification page of valid passport Copy of I 539 Approval Notice if you have been approved for a change of status to F 1 Academic transcripts from your current school TCC F1 SEVIS Transfer In Form signed by current DSO Evidence of unexpired health insurance coverage for yourself and accompanying F2 dependents **ADVISORY: If an F1 student is initially admitted, initially transfers, or is initially adjudicated for a change of status for the summer session, the student must be enrolled full time (12 credit hours) during the summer session, in addition to the following Fall and Spring semesters. Students in initial attendance for the summer session are not eligible for a vacation until the following summer.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION. TCC I 20 Application I AM SEEKING ADMISSION TO TCC AS AN F1 STUDENT IN: FALL 20 SPRING 20 SUMMER 20 OFFICIAL NAME AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR PASSPORT (Please print clearly) TCC SIS# Family/Surname First/Given Middle Date of Birth / / Country of Birth Country of Citizenship Month Day Year PERMANENT ADDRESS OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. Street City ( ) State/Province Country Postal Code Telephone Number YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (required) Have you or a family member submitted an application for U.S. Permanent Residence on your behalf? Yes / No Do you have an application pending at a USCIS Service Center to request a status other than F 1? Yes /No If you answered YES, what status have you requested? Do you have a pending I 485 to Adjust Status? Yes No F1 DEPENDENTS Please list below any dependents (spouse and/or children) seeking F2 status and provide dependent information on page 2. You must provide evidence of additional financial support for dependents: $6,000 for a spouse; $4,000 for each child. Adult F2 dependents may enroll only in a part time course of study (less than 12 credit hours). To enroll in 12 or more credit hours, F1 status must be acquired. LIST DEPENDENTS SEEKING F2 STATUS: Family Name Family Name Family Name Given Name Given Name Given Name Date of Birth Date of Birth Date of Birth Place of Birth Place of Birth Place of Birth Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship
F 1 TRANSFER / CHANGE OF STATUS APPLICANTS If you are already in the U.S., what is your current visa status? If your current visa status is not F1, enter the last day you are authorized to stay in the U.S., as shown on your Form I 94 or DS2019 / /. Are you currently in the United States attending a SEVIS approved school? Yes No. Name of Current School Location of School Are you engaged in or have you completed Post Completion OPT? Yes No. (In order to maintain your current F1 status, you must ask your current school to release your SEVIS record to Tidewater Community College within 60 days of either your program end date or OPT end date. The gap between the TCC program start date and previous program or OPT end date cannot be 5 months or more if you wish to remain in the U.S. during that gap.) WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN THE U.S.? PRINT YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS IN THE U.S. ( ) Street and apt # City State Zip Telephone Number CAUTION: If you are a new Initial F1 Student who just entered the U.S. for the first time to attend another school, you are eligible to transfer from your current school ONLY if you can begin classes at TCC within 30 days of your arrival to the U.S. AND you can complete your admission to secure an acceptance letter from TCC before the semester begins. Please be aware that admission deadlines apply! NOTE: F1 transfer students must begin classes within 5 months of the SEVIS transfer release date OR program completion date at the transfer out school (whichever date is earlier). If the next available term does not begin within 5 months of your SEVIS transfer release date or your program completion date at your previous school, you must depart the U.S. and re enter the country in initial status to begin your new program. When your admission to TCC pursuant to an I 20 is complete and your SEVIS record is released to TCC, you must report to the International Student Services Office within 15 days of the program start date indicated on your I 20 to complete your transfer. A new Initial F 1 Student can only transfer if the new school s program start date is within 30 days of the student s initial arrival in the United States AND the student provides an acceptance letter from the new school.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR F1 APPLICANTS Tidewater Community College requires demonstration of some English proficiency, even for admission to English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. To demonstrate English proficiency for admission, applicants must provide one (1) of the following: An international TOEFL report with a minimum score of 61 ibt (500 paper based TOEFL). TCC s TOEFL School Code is 5787. An academic IELTS score of 6.0 or higher Successful completion of TCC s ESL placement test with a faculty placement of ESL Advanced Level or higher. A GCE or GSCE O Level passing score in English (grade A C) Transcripts from an accredited U.S. college or university for Freshman Composition with a grade of C or better. Evidence of possession of a U.S. college/university degree (Associate s, Bachelor s, Master s, Doctorate, etc.) Your international admission to TCC cannot be completed until you have demonstrated the English proficiency required of F1 applicants. (*English proficiency requirements are subject to change without notice) Regardless of your English proficiency, you will take a placement test upon arrival to the college unless you have completed Freshman Composition at an accredited U.S. college or university. *INITIAL HERE AFTER READING WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY AT TCC? TCC is authorized by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to admit F1 students and issue the Form I 20 ONLY for the academic programs listed below. The program you select below is the program for which you are admitted to TCC and for which your I 20 will be issued. (NOTE: F1 students may not be issued an I 20 for any of the Health Professions. Please contact the ISS Office for more information.) CHECK ONE (1) FROM THE LISTS BELOW: A.A./A.S. College Transfer Programs Liberal Arts Business Administration Engineering Computer Science Science (Physical) Social Science General Studies A.A.S. Applied Science Programs Accounting Business Management Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology Electronics Technology Information Systems Technology Graphic Design Studio Arts Hospitality Management Early Childhood Development Human Services Civil Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Administration of Justice
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION In case of a severe illness or other emergency circumstance, I wish the following person to be contacted: Emergency Contact Address Telephone ( ) Relationship to You Signing this statement is optional, but your permission is strongly recommended to allow us to assist you in an emergency. I hereby grant full authority to the Office for Intercultural Learning staff and/or their designate to obtain and/or release any educational, medical, or other necessary information concerning me to my family, government, or similar person or agency if it is deemed to be necessary to protect my financial, legal, medical, or personal interests. I also grant the OIL staff the permission to obtain necessary medical care for me should I be unable to grant the required permission. I understand that a record of all such releases will be kept and that this authority will remain in effect unless revoked by me in writing to the International Student Services office. APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR F1 STUDENTS All students enrolled at Tidewater Community College in F1 immigration status must carry health insurance for themselves and all dependents in F2 status as a condition of their standing at Tidewater Community College. Evidence of health insurance coverage for the entire semester must be submitted during the student s first week of classes and must be continuously maintained the entire time that the student studies at TCC, even during the summer. Approved insurance policies must meet minimum requirements as specified below: Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness; pregnancy and prescription coverage; emergency room coverage to the full benefit of the policy. Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000. Expenses associated with the medical evacuation to the student's home country in the amount of $25,000. A deductible not to exceed $300 per accident or illness. A provision for co insurance/co payment of not more than 25% of the covered benefits per accident or illness. *Students who enter the United States with government health insurance policies must provide the International Student Services Office with a detailed description of policy benefits, in English, to demonstrate that the policy benefits meet the above requirements. PLEASE NOTE: The International Student Services office does not accept health insurance policies from the ISO (International Student Organization). Please contact the International Student Services Office for a list of some accepted health insurance providers. *INITIAL HERE AFTER READING
2015 2016 F1 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS F1 applicants must provide official evidence that sufficient funds are available to cover all educational and living expenses while studying at TCC. The total financial support must meet or exceed TCC s estimated costs identified below. All submitted financial documents must be ORIGINAL (no faxes, copies, or scans will be accepted), consist of liquid assets that are available in non retirement or non restricted funds, be no more than 6 months old at the time of the student s application, and must be in English and U.S. Dollars. If more than one sponsor will contribute to your study and living expense at TCC, each sponsor must indicate the specific dollar amount of support that will be available to you and complete an Affidavit of Support/Bank Verification form. Please make personal copies of all financial documents BEFORE submitting them to the International Student Services Office. Estimated Annual Expenses Tuition (Fall & Spring only)* Books (est. $400 per semester)** Rent (est. based on $700 per month) Food (based on $150 per month) Living Expenses (est. $200 per month) Health Insurance **Textbooks may cost more per semester, depending on course requirements. $ 8,650 $ 400 $ 8,400 $ 1,800 $ 2,400 $ 800 This 12 month budget is only an estimate of living expenses and is based on a Fall and Spring enrollments of 12 credits. Summer tuition is not included. F1 students and their dependents must maintain continuous health insurance. Actual living expenses may be higher based on utilities and personal spending habits. Additional Funds Required for Dependents: Spouse: $6,000; Child: $4,000 Total $22,450* *Tuition rates are subject to change without notice. TCC is non residential community college; no on campus student housing is available. You will be responsible for making your own living arrangements. I certify that the financial documents I submit are a correct statement of my source of financial support for one year. I understand that if these funds are not available, TCC is under no obligation to support me and it is likely that I will be unable to continue my education in the United States. I understand that, as an F1 student, I must enroll in full time studies, and I am not permitted to work off campus without authorization from the P/DSO and/or the Department of Homeland Security. Applicant Signature Date
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT/ BANK VERIFICATION OF DEPOSIT A sponsor may be a parent, family member, or another person who will provide financial support while you are studying at TCC. It is not necessary that a financial sponsor reside in the U.S. If there is more than one sponsor, please copy this page for each sponsor and sponsor s bank to complete. To the Financial Sponsor: In addition to signing this document, your bank officer should sign and seal the Bank Verification section of this document. Evidence of financial support must be original (no faxes, copies, or scans will be accepted), consist of liquid assets that are available in non retirement or non restricted funds, be no more than 6 months old at the time of the student s application, and must be in English and U.S. Dollars. Lines of credit are not accepted. Even if you agree to provide financial support for more than one year, you are only required to show current bank verification for the first year of study. If your bank will not sign the bottom section of this form, you may submit an original letter signed by your bank on official that contains the same information as the Bank Verification of Deposit section below. I understand that the document I am signing will be used by the student for the purpose of obtaining F1 status or an F1 visa from the U.S. State Department or for the purpose of updating the student s SEVIS record. If I am unable to provide the financial support I have promised, I understand that TCC is not obligated to support the above named student. I understand that without my financial support, it is likely that the student will be unable to complete her/his education in the United States. I understand that F1 students are not permitted to work off campus without appropriate authorization, and I will not suggest or require this student to provide any services to me while in the United States. Sponsor s Name (please print) Sponsor s Signature Address Street city state country postal code Telephone ( ) Relationship to Student Date I GUARANTEE THAT I WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO: (Student s First Name) ( Last Name) IN THE AMOUNT OF US$ FOR EACH YEAR OF STUDY AT TCC. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ACCOUNT HOLDER (print name) is a customer of (name of bank). His/Her account(s) were opened on (date) / / and for the past 6 months have shown an average balance equal to USD. Current funds available in US Dollars as of today s date are: Checking Account# Current Amount Available in USD and/or Savings Account# Current Amount Available in USD. The accounts are open and viable as of today s date. This certification is offered with no responsibility on the part of the financial institution. Name of Bank Official Title Date / / Bank Address Signature (Bank Official) BANK SEAL OR STAMP