Necessary Documents for International Students

Documents to be submitted to WKCTC Office of Cultural Diversity Director in order to receive a Form I-20 for an F-1 student visa:

1. Application for Admission 
2. Application for I-20 Form.
3. Official transcripts --  from previous schools including high school and university. Include English translation if necessary. Students who attended a college or university outside of the U.S. must submit an official course-by-course evaluation of their transcript from one of the following international transcript evaluation services: Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services.
4. Proof of English proficiency -- Proof may be any of the following:

   TOEFL-The minimum TOEFL score for admission must be at least 400 paper-based or 97 computer-based or 32 New internet-based. Test results must be sent to WKCTC directly from the testing service. The test scores must not be older than 18 months. The TOEFL institutional code for WKCTC is 8705. Additional information is available at TOEFL.
     
   College English 101 and 102-Completion of College English 101 and 102 or its equivalent with a minimum grade of B in each course from an accredited American institution.

5. Immunization Report and Medical History Form (Nursing Students Only) --  This form must be completed and signed by a health care professional within the past 12 months. It is acceptable to attach photocopies of original medical documents if they are signed by a health care professional. Include English translations if necessary.
6. Proof of Financial Support --  Because studying and living in the United States can be a very expensive endeavor, it is important that students and their sponsors have a realistic understanding of the costs involved. The actual cost of living is dependent upon the lifestyle of each student. Students and sponsors should develop a long-term plan to cover the cost of a U.S education. F-1 visa students must submit proof that they have immediate access to one full academic year (9 months) of tuition and (12 months) living expenses, $25,450. Students who will bring their family must show an additional $4000 for their spouses and $2000 for each child. Financial aid is NOT available to F-1 students. Please read the Expenses Fact Sheet carefully and complete the following forms:    
      
7. Financial Certification Form 
8. Affidavit of Sponsorship - Sponsors must attach an original bank statement and an employment verification letter to this form.
9. Affidavit of Sponsor Providing Room and Board - This form is only for students who will be living with someone who will provide the student with free room and board. That person must attach a copy of a lease or proof of homeownership and an employment verification letter to the form.
   
   Be sure to attach all additional documentation and make sure that all forms have been properly signed. Incomplete documentation will not be accepted.
10. Transfer Report and copies of current I-20, I-94 card, and visa for students transferring from a U.S. institution. An Official Transcript (student copy is not accepted) of course work completed at a U.S. institution must be mailed directly to WKCTC Office of Cultural Diversity Director.  Because it can take several weeks to obtain an F-1 visa, students who currently live outside the United States should submit all of the required documents no later than the following dates: 

• June 15  for Fall Semester Admission (begins in August)
• November 1  for Spring Semester Admission (begins in January)