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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Provide notarized documentation of financial resources verifying sufficient funds to cover all living expenses, tuition, and fees for each year of study.

An international student who is admitted to the College under an F-1 student visa must purchase medical insurance prior to registration each semester.