Getting Started
Application Deadlines
- Fall (August - December): July 1
- Spring (January - April): December 1
- Summer (May - July): April 1
Apply
Fill out the application online. Select "International" as the admission type and "F-1" as the visa. See below for a list of programs available to international students.
Program Options
- International First Time in College student: Please select an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Bachelor program admission requires completion of an Associate's degree.
- International Transfer student: International students are only eligible for in-person programs. Please select one of the in-person Bachelor's programs below:
- B.S. Construction
- B.S. Engineering Technology - Mechatronics and Robotics track only
- B.S. Elementary Education (K-6)
- B.S. Exceptional Student Education (K-12)
- B.A.S. Interior Design
Submit Documentation
Before we can issue your initial I-20, we must have the following documentation:
- Copy of valid passport page.
- Completed Declaration of Finances form along with bank documentation.
- Completed International Student Form
- Request the evaluation of your educational transcripts.
- Must use a NACES approved agency.
- Transcripts must be in English (NACES agencies can also provide translation).
Estimated Yearly Cost of Attendance - International Student
| Average Expenses | English Language Institute (8 months) | College Credit/ Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5,600 | $9,165 | $10,192 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 | $800 | $800 |
| Living Expenses | $8,000 | $10,008 | $10,008 |
| Health Insurance | $1,200 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Total | $15,400 | $22,118 | $23,145 |
F-1 Visa Interview
Once you receive your I-20, you can pay your SEVIS fee and make an appointment at your embassy or consulate to solicit your F-1 visa. Make sure to bring all of your documentation to the interview. For more information, visit our F-1 Visa Process page.
Arrive in the United States
You may enter the US up to 30 days prior to the program start date listed on your I-20. You will need to purchase mandatory health insurance and maintain the insurance for the duration of your F-1 visa.
F-1 visa applicants are advised to wait for visa approval prior to making travel arrangements and/or purchasing airline tickets.
Check-In with ISO
You will need to provide the following documents to the International Student Office once you arrive in the US.
- Proof of purchasing health insurance
- International Student Check-In Form
- F-1 Responsibilities Agreement
- Copy of Visa
- Copy of I-94
You will also attend a mandatory International Student Orientation. Details are provided in your acceptance letter.
Placement Test
All Seminole State students who studied part of high school in a country where English is not the only official language are required to:
- Complete a timed writing sample for possible placement into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in addition to having college-ready PERT, ACT or SAT scores.
- Complete the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) test in addition to completing the timed writing sample if PERT, ACT or SAT scores are not college-ready.
- Score at LOEP EAP Intermediate (EAP 400) level to take the PERT math test.
- Complete the EAP sequence without a retake of PERT/LOEP after starting the sequence (Students may retake PERT/LOEP and Writing sample after two year's absence from sequence for advancement purposes).