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 International Students

South Central College is authorized by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept non-immigrant students. In addition to completing the regular student admission procedures for full-time students, all international students must complete the international student application and meet the following requirements:

  • Students must show ability to read and write the English language. All students from a non-English speaking country must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.). A minimum score of 500 is required.
  • Students must declare and pursue a program major on a full-time basis.
  • Students must submit a financial statement verifying that all college and living expenses will be fully covered during their attendance.

South Central College does not have housing available for students. All students must secure their own housing.

All international students engaged in educational activities are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities International student accident and illness insurance plan.

When all the above requirements have been met, international student information will be entered into the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a government, computerized system that maintains and manages data about foreign students and exchange visitors during their stay in the United States.  This tracking system is part of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), which is now managed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  SEVIS is the agency that will issue an I-20 MN Form, which will allow students to proceed with arrangements to enter the United States and begin studying. 

Prospective Student Resources:

International Student Application (PDF document 131K)
This application is to be used by international students applying as freshmen and as transfer students.

10 Tips On Getting A U.S. Visa (PDF document 22K)
Points to Remember When Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa - Courtesy of NAFSA

Current Student Resources:

SEVIS Transfer - Out Form  (PDF document 14K)
International Students Request to Transfer from SCC to another Educational Institution within the US

F-1 Reinstatement  (PDF document 35K)
Template for International Students to Request "Re-instatement" from the Department of Homeland Security

Reduced Course Load Form (PDF document 25K)
Academic Adviser Certification for International Students Enrolled Less Than Full-Time

Program Extension Request Form (PDF document 25K)
Academic Adviser Certification extending your I-20 Form for International Students Requesting an Extension

Optional Practical Training Checklist (PDF document 25K)
Academic Adviser Certification for International Students Requesting OPT

Other Helpful Links

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. http://www.ece.org
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) is a non-profit public service organization that identifies the U.S. equivalence of foreign educational credentials. For more than 20 years, more than 1,000 educational institutions, employers, and professional licensing boards have trusted ECE with foreign credential evaluation. ECE evaluation reports provide accurate, easy-to-read information in a timely manner. 

Immigration Forms   www.USCIS.gov
USCIS site will provide you with access to public use forms such as Change of Address, Application for Employment Authorization, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, Request for Premium Processing Service and much more.

IRS (Internal Revenue Service) http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html
IRS forms and publications resource page ~ the official source of IRS tax products. This link provides methods to access and acquire both electronic and print media. Additionally, the Search function above provides basic and advanced search capabilities for published products available on IRS.gov.  International student workers can find forms and instructions for 8233 (Exemption from Withholding on Compensation for Independent Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien Individual) and W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification).  Tax filing forms and instructions are also available at this site.

 U.S. Department of State   http://travel.state.gov
This page provides information on visa laws, regulations and policy, including congressional testimony regarding visas provided by State Department officials. Click on the links to the left for easy access to the code of Federal Regulations, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Foreign Affairs Manual, Visa Policy Telegrams and links to other legal and policy Web sites.
 

 

For more information, please contact Deb Nelson, Admissions Advisor.
Phone:  (507) 389-7336
E-mail:  deb.nelson@southcentral.edu
Office:  Located within the Student Affairs Center at the Mankato Campus, Room B143B