International Students with An F-1 Visa
Cleveland Community College, a two-year, non-residential commuter college, is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students with an F-1 visa. A student on F-1 visa status must pay out-of-state tuition and cannot be considered a resident of the state. An international student is not eligible for scholarships or financial assistance.
The following criteria must be met before a student is accepted to the College and issued an I-20 form:
- Provide documentation of English proficiency using official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. Minimum acceptable TOEFL scores must be one of the following: (a) 550 paper-based test, (b) 213 computer-based test, or (c) 80 internet-based test.
- Submit official transcripts showing completion of secondary and post-secondary education from an institution that is equivalent to an accredited secondary and post-secondary school in the United States. All transcripts must be translated into English.
- Provide notarized documentation of financial resources verifying sufficient funds to cover all living expenses, tuition, and fees for each year of study.