International Students
KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!
Thank you for your interest in Kirtland Community
College!
International students seeking admission
to Kirtland Community College should apply as early as possible before
the semester they wish to attend, since time is needed to accurately
evaluate the academic records and to issue the necessary student visa
forms.
Click HERE for our complete admissions policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: HOW
TO APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS |
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Step 1 |
Read Kirtland's
International Student Application Admissions Requirements.
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Step 2 |
Print and complete the
International
Student Application.
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Step 3 |
Academic Requirements:
Submit original or certified true copies
of all certificates and grade reports received upon completion
of secondary and post-secondary work. These credentials must
include a list of the subjects which were studied, the minimum
passing grade and maximum possible grade in each subject, and
the grade which was earned in each subject on each examination.
If these credentials are not in English, they must be
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Step 4 |
Language Proficiency:
Proficiency in the English language is required. The
applicant for admission whose native language is not English
must submit proof of the following:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A minimum
score of 500 is required for paper-based tests; 173 for
computer-based tests. Further information about the TOEFL can be
obtained by writing to: TOEFL. P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NY USA
98541
English-As-A-Second-Language classes are
offered at Kirtland for international students who need this
support. Placement is determined by Kirtland's Placement Testing
and by personal interview. See
ESL course descriptions in our College Catalog
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Step 5 |
Financial Verification:
Before admission, applicants must arrange to have at least
$13,375 in U.S. dollars for each year to cover expenses. The
applicant is required to submit an up-to-date financial support
statement from a sponsor, and a bank, which testifies to the
sponsor's willingness and capability of supporting the student
while attending Kirtland Community College.
We recommend that you complete our
Affidavit of
Support form.
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Step 6 |
 Mail or bring in the completed form and proof of residency to:
Kathy Koch, D.S.O.
Kirtland Community College
10775 N. St. Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653
USA |
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST FOR AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TO
ATTEND KIRTLAND?
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COST OF
ATTENDING KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2005-2006 ACADEMIC YEAR |
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Tuition and Fees (30 semester
hours)................................... |
$ 5,900 |
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Living Expenses ($890 for clothing,
medical, recreational, etc.;....... $940
for transportation which does not include purchase of an
automobile or automobile insurance; and $3,200 for lodging
and food) |
$ 6,675 |
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Books and
Supplies..................................................... |
$ 800 |
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TOTAL COST FOR ONE ACADEMIC
YEAR....................................... |
$13,375 |
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applicants should not plan on employment in the United States or
financial assistance from the college for meeting educational expenses.
All college tuition and fees are due and payable in full at the time
of registration for each semester.
If an applicant has made arrangements to reside with a friend or
relative while attending the college, a signed statement from this
sponsor must be submitted with the application. If received, financial
verification may be reduced to $6,300 for one school year.
Upon completion of the steps listed, foreign student applicants will
receive a letter of acceptance and a Form I-20 Certificate of
Eligibility. The Form I-20, a valid passport, and proof of sufficient
finances must be presented to the U.S. Consul abroad by the applicant
for entry into the United States on an F-1 student visa.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION...
For further information, international students should contact Kathy
Koch at (989) 275-5000, extension 253.
Send e-mail inquiries to
kochk@kirtland.edu or fill out our online
Contact Us form.
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