International Student Applications

The international student application deadlines are May 1 for the Fall semester and September 1 for the Spring semester.

Full-Time International Students

To apply for admission, international students must submit all forms, documents and deposit as listed on the International Student File Checklist. You may print a copy of the International Student File Checklist for your records.  

• Application for Admission Online
• $6,000 tuition deposit by U.S. check, money order, or cash
• Copy of your valid passport's biographical data page 
• If currently in the US, a copy of your current visa and I-94
• Original bank statements providing proof of financial support from each funding source (no older than 30 days) 
• Proof of High School completion with copy of high school transcripts or diploma
• Proof of English proficiency (Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT's or the ESL Oxford Exam)
• College/University transcripts(Officials must be translated and evaluated in English in order to transfer credits)
• Supplemental Form for International Students
• Confidential Financial Statement
• Sponsorship Agreement Form
• Sponsor's Affidavit of Free Room & Board 
• Understanding My Responsibilities as an International Student in F-1 Status
• Request for F-1 Transfer Information Form and copy of student's current Form I-20 (if student is currently attending a U.S. institution)

Please submit all application materials to the One Stop Welcome Center:

Atlantic Cape Community College
One Stop Welcome Center (J-Building)
5100 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2699 USA

Applying from outside the United States

Students who are applying for an F-1 visa from their home country will be issued a Form I-20 and then must pay the $350 SEVIS fee. This SEVIS fee is required of all foreign nationals who come to the United States for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study in institutions such as colleges, universities, and language training programs. To pay the fee, students should visit www.fmjfee.com. Please make sure to print your receipt upon submitting payment for the SEVIS fee, as you will need this when you go for your visa interview. After payment of the SEVIS fee is submitted, students need to complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form (please note that many U.S. Embassies and Consulates now require students to complete the online version of this application). The next step is to make an appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for their visa interview. Being prepared for the visa interview is crucial so make sure to bring the necessary documents. For additional detailed information about this process, please visit the U.S. Department of State Student Visa Overview page.

Applying from another U.S. Institution

International students interested in transferring to Atlantic Cape from another U.S. college or university must meet with their current institution's international student advisor and/or Designated School Official to have their SEVIS record transferred to Atlantic Cape before the start of the semester. Upon the receipt of the student's SEVIS record, Atlantic Cape will issue the student a new I-20 showing their impending transfer to Atlantic Cape. Transfer students do not need to pay the SEVIS fee again.

An official transcript(s) of all college-level work completed at a regionally accredited institution in the United States should be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office for review.

Transcripts from foreign colleges or secondary schools must be translated into English and submitted for formal evaluation to an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A student in need of this service can visit the NACES website to find and select a member approved by NACES to perform their foreign credential evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, the student must submit the official evaluation report.

Applying while in the United States in another Visa Status

Foreign nationals already in the United States requiring a change of visa status to F-1 in order to attend Atlantic Cape must consult with the College's Designated School Official to determine if a change of status will be possible. This will be based on the student's current visa type and expiration date. Students who are candidates for a change of status to F-1 will be issued a Form I-20. They then must pay the $350 SEVIS fee (www.fmjfee.com) and apply for a change of status to F-1 by submitting the I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status along with the required fee and documentation to the USCIS. This process can take several months so it is important to pursue a change of status early. Application materials and additional information are available at the One Stop Welcome Center.

International Visitors

International visitors, whose visa status is other than F-1, must complete the following steps to apply and enroll in classes. Tuition, for those authorized to attend, is calculated at the International student rate for the first 24 credits. International visitors enrolling in Atlantic Cape must:

• Submit an Application for Admission Online
• Take an ESL Placement Test if your native language is not English or meet the exemption requirement
• Applicants from English-speaking countries take the college's Placement Test
• Enroll in selected classes

Nursing Scholarships for International Students
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