International Students

An international student is any student who is seeking a VISA to study in the United States.

You are an international student if:

you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa.
you are currently living outside the U.S. and will require an F-1 visa to study in the U.S.
you are currently in the U.S. on another non-immigrant visa classification, which permits part-time or full-time study.

For any questions about submitting documents, or the Admissions process, please contact International Student Services at international@ccga.edu.

Admissions Application & Documents Deadlines
Fall	June 1
Spring	October 1
Summer	March 1

Admissions Process

Freshman (First-time college students)

A "freshman" is a student who has finished, or is set to finish secondary school, but has not enrolled in any college or university course work after their secondary school completion.
To apply, submit the following:
- An online application form and one-time $25 application fee
- Official translated high school transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
  - Can provide proof of an English certification, or show that primary language of instruction at previous school was English
    or
  - Submitting a minimum test score from one of the following tests
    (TOEFL [paper exam - 523 / computer exam - 193], IBT [69)], IELTS [6]) SAT scores (Critical Reading - 480 / Mathematics - 440) or ACT scores (English - 17 / Mathematics - 17)

Transfer

A "transfer" student is an individual who has completed one or more courses at the college or university level after secondary school graduation.
To apply, submit the following:
- An online application form and one-time $25.00 application fee
- Official translated and evaluated college/university transcripts
- If applying with less than 30 credit hours, submit official translated high school transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL [paper exam - 523 / computer exam - 193], IBT [69)], or IELTS [6])
- Official SAT scores (Critical Reading - 430 / Mathematics - 400) or Official ACT scores (English - 17 / Mathematics - 17)
- Copy of current passport and previous visa, if available
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (OPTIONAL). You may send a personal statement with your application; however, it is optional. Letters of recommendation are not required for admission.

After Acceptance

According to U.S. government regulations, all applicants who need a student visa to study in the U.S. must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition costs and living expenses while attending the College of Coastal Georgia. This can be achieved by submitting bank statements, certificates of balance, scholarship/waiver letters, or any combination of the three.
Please fill out and return the following to the Office of Admissions: International Student Financial Guarantee form
Apply for a student visa. Because the vida application process can take longer than expected, you need to begin your visa application as soon as you receive your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility (for F-1 visa).
For next steps, please visit the After Acceptance page.

Demonstrating Financial Resources

According to U.S. government regulations, all applicants who need a student visa to study in the U.S. must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition costs and living expenses while at attending the College of Coastal Georgia.
STEP 1: SUBMIT CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT
- Upon receiving your letter of admission, please complete and submit the International Student Confirmation of Enrollment Form
STEP 2: SUBMIT AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
- To complete your acceptance and begin the process of obtaining your I-20, documentation is required to confirm that you have funding to cover your tuition, room, board, and fee expenses at the College of Coastal Georgia.
- Submit the International Student Financial Guarantee Form
- Submit official bank statements/documents
- Submit the I-20 Issuance Form
- The amount that you must certify for the first year will depend on your tuition classification status and whether you will live on-campus or off-campus (estimated cost of attendance, which includes tuition, fees, books, room & board, and other expenses budget) minus the amount of any tuition waiver and/or financial assistance from the College of Coastal Georgia. For example, an international student who plans to live off-campus, awarded Athletic Financial Aid ($6,250) and an academic presidential waiver, which changes the student’s tuition classification to “Resident,” would need to certify $7,682 for the first year.
STEP 3: Apply for a Student Visa Because the visa application process can take a longer than expected, you need to begin your visa application as soon as you receive your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility (for F-1 visa).

SEVIS Transfer

If you are admitted as an international transfer student, you will need to complete a Transfer-In Form and provide it along with your letter of admission to your current institution. Once completed, please submit your Transfer-In Form to Admissions to help us determine if you are eligible for a SEVIS transfer.
After your SEVIS transfer release date, the College of Coastal Georgia will be able to access your SEVIS record and create an I-20 for you.
You are required to report to International Student Services in the Office of Admissions within 15 days of the reporting date on your I-20, or you may risk losing your immigration status.

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