INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES Red Rocks Community College 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 USA Welcome to Red Rocks Community College! We are so glad that you have decided to apply for admission to our school. This application is for international students who already have or will be seeking a student (F-1) visa specifically to study in the U.S. Please complete this application fully. Print neatly in black ink or type. Read the instructions carefully and provide complete and accurate information. Incomplete or incorrect information will delay your admission. If you have any questions or difficulties with any part of this application, please e-mail international@rrcc.edu for assistance. We will be glad to help. Thank you. CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION REQUIRED: Completed International Student Admission Application, including the International Student Statement of Financial Support, signed and dated. Current bank statement or official bank letter from student s, student s parent(s), or private/company sponsor s bank account in English. These must be current and issued no more than 3 months prior to the application submission. Copy of your passport identification page. Payment of application fee at https://commerce.cashnet.com/rrccintpay Required if you are being sponsored by someone other than your parents: Affidavits of Support for Living Expenses and/ or Tuition, Books, and Health Insurance (if being supported wholly or partially by a private or company sponsor). OR Original and current Letter of Government Sponsorship (if your education expenses will be paid by your government). Required if you are transferring your I-20 from another U.S. school: Copy of your current I-20 and F-1 visa. A completed RRCC transfer-in form indicating your transfer release date upon acceptance to RRCC. Dates for application materials to be submitted: Please know the following deadlines to make the application process easier; August admission June 15 October admission (Intensive ESL only) August 5 January admission November 5 March admission (Intensive ESL only) January 5 June admission March 15 Please submit application and all required documents to: Red Rocks Community College International Student Services Box 33 13300 West 6 th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 USA 1
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION Red Rocks Community College 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 USA Name (as shown in passport): Family name First name Middle Name (if any) Other names that might appear on my academic or personal records: Permanent Home Country Mailing Address: Gender: Male Female Birth date: / / Month / day / year City: State/Province: Country of Birth: Country: Postal Code: Country of Citizenship: Phone number: I would like to begin my studies: E-mail address: MONTH: August October (ESL only) January March (ESL only) June U.S. Address (if available): YEAR: 20 Length of time you intend to study at Red Rocks: (For ESL only study, we can only issue City: State: ZIP code: an I-20 for one year or less.) U.S. Phone Number: Do you plan to study English as a Second Language (ESL) at Red Rocks Community College? Yes, I plan to study ESL only Yes, I plan to study ESL before my regular college studies at Red Rocks No, I would like to begin my college courses right away (Upon arrival, students must take the free on-campus college-readiness test and achieve adequate scores.) What program or major would you like to study? Primary Language: Other Language(s) Spoken: Will any dependents (spouse and/ or children) be with you in the U.S.? Yes Name Birth date (month/day/year) Country of Birth Country of Citizenship No Relationship to student Please attach a separate paper if there is not enough room on this form. 2
Do you plan to transfer to another school in the U.S. when you have completed your studies at Red Rocks? Yes No Are you currently in the U.S.? Yes No Do you currently have a U.S. visa? Yes No If yes, current U.S. visa type: Date visa expires: Date I-94 expires: Are you currently in the U.S. using an I-20 from another school? Yes No If yes, which school (School name, City, State) What will be your release date from your school? (transfer must be completed within 15 days of release) If you plan to transfer to Red Rocks from another college or university in the United States, you must have your current International Students Advisor modify your SEVIS record by transferring you out. Do not arrange for transfer until you have been accepted by Red Rocks Community College. Attach a current copy of your I-20 to your application. Which best describes the level of education you have completed? Less than High School High School Associate/ 2 year (after high school) degree Bachelor s/ 4 year/ University degree Graduate or Professional degree (Master s MD, JD) Doctorate (PhD, EdD) Have you applied before to Red Rocks Community College? Yes No If Yes, when? CERTIFICATION/SIGNATURE I have read and understood the instructions and requirements of admission contained in this application packet. I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that if the information is found to be otherwise, it is sufficient cause for rejection or dismissal. I further agree to keep the college informed about any changes and/or additional information. Signature If student is under 18 years old, we must have the parent s or legal guardian s signature also. Date Signature of Parent or Guardian Date 3
International Student Statement of Financial Support Red Rocks Community College 13300 West 6 th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 USA Students from other countries are expected to be able to pay for all of their expenses for their entire course of study, as financial aid is not available to international students. The U.S. government does not allow F-1 students to work off-campus and on-campus job opportunities are limited, so employment cannot be relied upon for financial support. You are required to certify that you will have adequate financial support for your program of study at Red Rocks Community College. We cannot issue the I-20 document that you will need for your visa interview until we have this complete information. Estimated expenses for an international student for the current school year (Fall and Spring semesters). *based upon 12 credit hours per semester- the minimum requirement Intensive ESL ONLY (Living on own) Tuition & Fees $8,000 Living Expenses $14,058 TOTAL $23,807 Intensive ESL ONLY (Living with sponsor: an affidavit of support and sponsor s bank statement must accompany application) Tuition & Fees $8,000 Living Expenses $9,162 TOTAL $18,911 Regular College Classes (Living on own) Tuition & Fees $12,589 Living Expenses $14,058 TOTAL $28,396 Regular College Classes (Living with sponsor: an affidavit of support and sponsor s bank statement must accompany application) Tuition & Fees $12,589 Living Expenses $9,162 TOTAL $23,500 International Student Statement of Financial Support Red Rocks Community College 13300 West 6 th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 USA 4
Name of student as it appears in the student s passport: Family Name First Name Middle Name 1. Financial support for tuition, fees, insurance, books, living expenses, transportation, and any accompanying dependents will be provided by: Student Student s Parent(s): Name of Parent(s): Private sponsor (friend, other relative, company) Name: Relationship to student: Government Scholarship: Name of Government/ Agency Name: Other: 2. Will any dependent family members be accompanying you while you study in the United States? Yes No Living expense for dependents: Living expenses for spouse $5,000 per year. Living expenses for each child $5,000 per year. 3. Calculate your expenses for studying at Red Rocks Community College: Tuition and Fees $ Books and Supplies $ Living Expenses $ Expenses for Dependent (s) $ Total: $ The amount in the Total section is what you must show in an original bank statement or scholarship award, which must accompany this application. You will also need to show this amount in a bank statement at your visa interview. 4. Pay the $50 application fee here: https://commerce.cashnet.com/rrccintpay. Your application will not be processed until your application fee has been paid. It can take at least four business days to process your application after we receive it with all of the necessary supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be processed. 5