You have several options for applying to Seminole State College:

• Download and print the Seminole State Application for Admission.
• Obtain a printed application from any Seminole State campus Admissions Office.
• Request an application by calling 407.708.2050.

Note: At the time, international students cannot use the online application.

To obtain an International Student Form:

• Download and print the form on the Seminole State website.
• Pick up a copy from any Seminole State campus Admissions Office.
• Request the form by calling 407.708.2172.

Supporting Documents:

An International Processing Fee of 50 U.S. dollars is required. Overseas applicants must use an international money order.

You must also submit:

• A clear photo copy of your passport identification page with a current expiration date.
• A formal color photograph (passport size only).

Financial Support Documents:

All documents must be written in English. (An official translation conducted in the applicant's home country or in the United States is acceptable.) A translator/interpreter seal or stamp is required, and only original documents will be accepted (no facsimiles or photo copies).

• Item A: Current Bank Letter - The letter must be on official bank letterhead, with an original stamp or seal, and an official signature from a bank representative. It must indicate when the account was opened, the type of account, and the average and current balance in U.S. dollars. This document cannot be more than six months old.
• Item B: Affidavit of Support with Notarization Stamp - It is possible to have more than one sponsor. The sponsor(s) do not have to reside in the United States, nor do they have to be family relatives.
• Item C: Employment Verification Letter - This letter must be on business stationery and include an original seal or stamp as well as an official signature from the company or institution. It must state the sponsor's job title, annual or monthly salary (if paid on hourly basis, how much he/she makes per hour and how many hours he/she works per week), and the length of time employed with the company.
• Item D: Scholarship Letter - The scholarship letter must be printed on business or government stationery and indicate the dollar amount of the award and what the award covers.

Please note:

• If the student is acting as his/her own sponsor, only Item A is required.
• If the student has one or more sponsors, each sponsor must provide items A, B and C (as supplement, if needed).
• Item D is for scholarships only. Item B is also sometimes required, depending on the source of the scholarship.

Please refer to "Financial Support Documents for F-1 Immigration Purposes" for further details.

Have your high school diploma or university transcript evaluated by World Education Services or Josef Silny and Associates Inc., and submit it to the Seminole State Records Office:

Seminole State College
Records Office
100 Weldon Boulevard
Sanford, FL 32773

Your evaluated educational transcripts must be received before an I-20 can be issued for college credit.

Please Note: Transcripts are not required to enroll in the English Language Institute.

Make an appointment with the embassy in your home country. Present the required documents and your I-20 to obtain an F-1 visa.

Provide Seminole State's International Student Office with your I-20, I-94, passport and F-1 visa.

If you have already taken the SAT or ACT, you must submit an official copy of your scores to Seminole State's Records Office before your advising appointment. If you have not taken either test, the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) is provided on a walk-in basis at the Assessment and Testing Center on the Sanford/Lake Mary, Oviedo and Altamonte Springs campuses. Testing hours are available online or by calling 407.708.2020.

F-1 students are required to attend the orientation in order to learn about F-1 regulations.

Visit MySeminoleState online and click "Create New Student Account" in the Login box. Fill in the blank fields, and click "Save." If you have questions, visit the MySeminoleState Student Help page or call the MySeminoleState help line at 407.708.2050.

Seminole State's orientation is mandatory for all new students. During orientation, you will learn about College policies and procedures as well as campus activities. Click here to complete the online orientation. For more information, call 407.708.2050

You cannot view the online orientation until you have created your MySeminoleState account.

After completing your online orientation, you will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to meet with an academic adviser. The adviser will use your test scores and transcripts to determine if further testing is needed and to help you plan your course schedule.

Please bring one of the following to your advising appointment:

• Your evaluated, unofficial Seminole State transcript, accessible via MySeminoleState.
• Your unofficial transcripts from any previous colleges you have attended.

Please note: Transcripts that have not been evaluated by Seminole State's Records Office will affect your class selection.

Following advisement, return to the Admissions Office to register for your first-term classes using MySeminoleState. F-1 students must enroll in 12 credit hours.

Log in to MySeminoleState to determine how much you owe the College and your payment due date. You can pay your tuition and fees at any campus Cashiers/Business Office or online with MySeminoleState. Cash, debit cards, personal checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted forms of payment.