International Students

Be a part of our culture

Florida Community College has a proud history of enrolling a diverse population of students from around the world. We have members from dozens of countries, speaking more than 80 languages! If attending Florida Community College as an international student sounds like a destination to you, then follow these steps towards admission. You must submit:

1. An application for international admission as a degree-seeking student. (This application is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free to download.)
   
2. An application fee of $80 (This is a non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee.)
   
3. Proof of previous education (English translation and native language)
   
4. Required TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores:

   On the paper test — 460 or higher,
   On the computer test — 140 or higher, or
   On the Internet-based test — 48 or higher.
   (See more information at the TOEFL Web site.)

5. Certification of financial responsibility, showing that you have the resources for travel, tuition, books and living expenses while you're in school. The official certification of sources of funds and amounts form must also be completed. (Both of these certificates are included in the application for international admission.)
   If your sponsor is a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident, the affidavit of support must be completed. Please download and return with application.

NOTE: In order to begin attending Florida Community College in your desired semester, your application must be received by the deadline. You must be at least 17 years old on your first day of class. Students under the age of 18 must have local living arrangements with a guardian or relative approved by their parents prior to arrival. FCCJ does not provide on-campus housing. See the International Student Welcome Packet for deadlines and more helpful information about Florida Community College and attending college in the United States.

Estimated Living Expenses for International Students

International students are admitted with the understanding that adequate finances are available during their period of study in the United States. The support may be from the individual’s own sources or from sponsors in this country or from abroad. In general, scholarships are not available to international students.

The College may require, based on certain conditions or circumstances within a country, that a predetermined amount of money be on deposit in the United States to cover a student’s expenses for one year.

Average cost estimated for one year (effective Spring Term 2008):

Tuition (15 hours each semester at $263.25 per credit hour)	$7,898
Books ($35 per credit hour)	$1,050
Apartment Rent (one bedroom unfurnished $541/m)	$6,492
Furniture Rental ($100 per month)	$1,200
Electricity ($50 per month)	$600
Food	$3,000
Laundry ($25 per month)	$300
Transportation (bus fare at .75 per trip)	$750
Health Insurance (amount varies on coverage)	$250
Estimated Total	$21,540

Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Helpful Links (all will open in a new window)

• American University and English as a Second Language Information Service
• TOFEL - official site of the test of English as a foreign language
• International Student
• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. - private organization specializing in foreign credential evaluation
• World Education Services - non-profit foreign credential evaluation group

For additional information on becoming an international student or to request an international student packet, simply e-mail the admissions office or call 904.632.3100.