Steps to Apply
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Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee of $20 U.S. dollars.
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Prepare and submit the International Student Application Documents Submission Form.
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Notification of Admissions Status.
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Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee of $20 U.S. dollars.
Please note, F-1 international students must be degree-seeking and pursuing an I-20-eligible program. Please review this document for a list of eligible majors.
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Prepare and submit the International Student Application Documents Submission Form.
After you submit the general online application in step one, you must gather documents and prepare to submit the International Student Application Documents Submission Form. *IMPORTANT* Please read all instructions below before you begin the form.
F-1 international students are required to submit numerous documents with their application. The International Student Application Documents Submission Form is the only way to submit these required documents. Emailed, mailed, faxed, or personally delivered documents will not be accepted.
You will have only 30 minutes to complete and submit the form. You must have all required documents prepared and ready for upload. After 30 minutes, the form will time out and delete your information.
If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the International Admissions Team at IntlAdmissions@century.edu or schedule an appointment (virtual appointments are available).
Preparing Your Documents:
All International Students must provide proof of English proficiency as part of their application to be eligible for a Form I-20. Submit one of the following:
Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) Official Score Report
- Minimum scores: Internet-Based Test 61; Paper Test 500; Computer Test 173
- Century College school code: 6388
- Scores valid: two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Academic Official Score Report
- The minimum IELTS score is 5.5
- Century College school code: 6388
- Scores valid: two years
Duolingo English Test Official Score Report
- Minimum score: 90
- Scores valid: two years
ACT Official Score Report
- Minimum score: 21 in Reading or 18 in English
- Scores valid: five years
SAT EWR Official Score Report
- Minimum score: 480
- Scores valid: five years
U.S. college-level coursework
- Completion of ENGL 1021 equivalency with a grade of C- or higher or completion of three college-level reading intensive courses with B- or higher grades.
- Submit unofficial transcripts with your application materials.
Successful graduation from an English-medium high school or university
- An original letter, in English, from the school principal/headmaster/rector on school letterhead is required. The letter must state that English is the medium of instruction and attest to the applicant’s English language abilities.
Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) at the University of Minnesota
- Completion of all Level 3: Advanced ESL classes in the Intensive English Program with an S grade. Completed coursework must be documented by MELP and sent directly to Century College. Students should contact their MELP advisor to request an English Proficiency Letter.
Proctored English Proficiency Exam
- Applicants in Minnesota also have the option to meet the English Proficiency requirement through a proctored English proficiency exam at Century College.
- Please email intladmissions@century.edu to explore your eligibility for this option and schedule the exam. Your proctored exam score confirmation email can be provided as evidence.
Submit your high school or secondary school certificate showing the date of completion. The certificate must lead to university study. An English translation is required if the original document is not in English.
If you have completed a Cambridge Assessment, please submit all O/GSCE/A/AS-related documents you have. We will accept O-Levels/GSCE if you have completed English, Math, and three other passes in academic areas.
**Note: If you have completed college coursework within the United States, please also submit official university/college transcripts for credit evaluation.
Century College offers a first-rate education, with tuition rates among the lowest in Minnesota. International Students pay the same tuition rate as domestic students, making Century College a tremendous value.
International students are responsible for all educational and personal expenses for the duration of their F-1 status at Century College. To issue an I-20, which is needed to obtain an F-1 student visa, Century College is required by the United States government to collect evidence that demonstrates that you have the funds necessary to cover your tuition, fees, and living expenses for your first academic year (9 months).
The estimated cost of one academic year of tuition, fees, books, supplies, health insurance, and living expenses is $23,087. Evidence of additional funds must be provided for students bringing F-2 dependents to the United States. ($3500 for a spouse, $2500 per child).
Financial aid is not available, and there are few scholarships and on-campus jobs for International Students. Students must be prepared to have sufficient funds available to pay all necessary expenses for the duration of their studies at Century College.
The documents you submit will depend on your source of funding. Please see below for details about each required document.
SOURCE OF FUNDING |
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS |
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Personal funds |
· Certified Bank Statement showing accessible funds |
Sponsor |
· Sponsor Financial Commitment Form (notarized) and · Certified Bank Statement showing accessible funds |
Scholarship |
· Award Letter |
Government Sponsorship |
· Award Letter |
Students may have more than one source of funding. Required supporting documents must be provided for all sources.
Sponsors must complete and sign the Sponsor Financial Commitment Form. The sponsor’s signature must be notarized by a notary. Students must submit the completed, signed form in the online Application Documents Submission Form. (A notary is someone that is licensed by the State to authenticate documents and witness signatures. You can find a notary at many banks and public libraries. If the person(s) signing the form are not in the United States, they should have their signature witnessed and notarized by someone in a position similar to a notary in their country.)
Students using personal funds and/or a sponsor must submit bank documents with “accessible funds” such as savings or checking account balances. Salary statements, tax documents, retirement funds, crypto-currencies, lines of credit, investment portfolios, et cetera are not acceptable. All bank documents must:
- be issued within 90 days of the date of submission to Century College
- include the name of the account holder (student or sponsor), date, bank name, and a total balance (Please black out all account numbers)
- have a certified English translation, if the original documents are not in English
- be stamped or signed as certified originals or certified true copies, if from a bank outside of the United States
- If the bank account is in the name of a business, you must also provide a letter from the bank indicating that your sponsor has access to the account. The letter, on bank letterhead, must include the full name of your sponsor and the business name on the account and be signed and dated by the bank.
Students with a scholarship or government sponsorship must provide a signed copy of the award letter. The letter must be on letterhead and include the effective dates of the scholarship/sponsorship.
- Signed International Student Agreement Form
- Copy of Passport, a copy must be in color, show your photo and birth date, and must include the MRZ Machine-readable portion at the bottom of the page.
If your spouse and/or children will be traveling with you as a dependent in F-2 status, please note:
After you submit the International Student Application Documents Submission Form, you will receive an email with instructions to complete another form, the F-2 Dependent Form. You will need to upload a color copy of each dependent’s passport to the F-2 Dependent Form.
You may only bring one spouse as a dependent. Only children under the age of 21 qualify as F-2 dependents. Evidence of additional funds must be provided for students bringing F-2 dependents to the United States. ($3500 for a spouse, $2500 per child). Be sure to include this in your calculations of funding.
For more information about bringing F-2 dependents to the United States, visit the Department of Homeland Security website, Study in the States: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/get-started/bringing-dependents-to-the-united-states
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Notification of Admissions Status.
You will receive an email about your admissions status within two weeks. Accepted students will receive an acceptance letter and information regarding their next steps.
Acceptance letters and Forms I-20 will be sent digitally to the email we have on file from your application. If your email has changed, you must log in to e-services to change your email on file. (Go to the Account Management menu and select Demographic Info to change your email address.)
Your admission and I-20 documents are processed based on the information you provided in the online application and the International Student Application Documents Submission Form. Be careful to enter clear and accurate information at all times.