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International Students

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do once I arrive in the United States?

    First we would like the opportunity to welcome you and get you started at MCCC. Upon arrival, you should come to the Office of Admissions located in College Hall to begin the enrollment process. We are required to report within 30 days of the start date of the semester to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services concerning your registration for classes.

    Bring you passport, I-94 card, F-1 visa and SEVIS I20 with you. We must have copies of your travel documents on file. You are given 30 days prior to the program start date listed on your SEVIS I20 to enter the country. We encourage you to arrive here at least 3 weeks before your start date so that you have time to adapt before you begin classes. You be required to take the MCCC placement tests before you are able to register for courses.

    Refer to campus map to see where College Hall is located.

Can I apply for financial aid?

    Unfortunately, we are unable to award financial aid to international students who are F-1 visa holders. Because we are unable to offer you financial aid, your admission to our college is contingent upon your documentation that verifies your ability to meet all educational and related expenses while in the U.S. There are some financial institutions that grant loans to international students. However, they must have a co-borrower who is a US citizen.

I would like to transfer from my college to MCCC, what is the process for an international student?

    If you wish to transfer from another postsecondary institution from within the U.S. or abroad, we require that you send official transcripts for all college or university work attempted. All of your records must be translated into English before you submit them to us. If you are transferring from a U.S. college or university you must also complete a transfer request form.

    To apply, also please complete and submit the following:

What if I attended MCCC and I want to reapply?

    If you are an international student who seeks to re-attend Montgomery County Community College after an absence of more than one semester, we require that you take the following steps to obtain the I-20:

    • Contact the Admissions Office expressing your interest to return at internadmiss@mc3.edu.
    • An updated affidavit of support is required from your sponsor. The affidavit must be in English and signed and sealed by a notary public or first-class magistrate.
    • An updated certified bank statement is required to demonstrate you have sufficient funds to cover college expenses. You must show at least $18,500 of support in U.S. dollars to cover tuition, living expenses, personal expenses and mandatory health insurance for the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
    • If you are out-of-status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, you must telephone the Office of Admissions at 215-641-6671 and make an appointment to meet with the Coordinator of International Admissions.

What are the application deadlines for international students?

    Montgomery County Community College admits international students two times a year, in the fall, and the spring semesters. Please take into consideration the US embassy's visa application processing times in your country when applying for your F-1 visa. Additional time is needed to process applications for students requiring an I-20. The Admissions Office must receive your application materials by the following deadlines:

    • July 1, for the fall semester which begins in September.
    • November 1, for the spring semester which begins in January.

    Please note that these same deadlines apply to international students wishing to readmit to the College. Transfer students from within the United States may transfer in to MCCC up until the first day of classes. Applications will be reviewed only if it is complete. It takes two -four weeks for an application to be processed and an I20 issued.

Is health insurance required?

    All students entering MCCC on a student visa will be enrolled in the school's international student health insurance policy administered by HTH Worldwide. A student may elect their own insurance and be waived from the school's insurance policy by completing the Health Insurance Waiver form. If a student wants to be waived, the insurance they choose must be the equivalent or comparable to the school's policy or it will not be waived. The deadline for the waiver is the 15th of the month following the first day of classes each semester.

Does MCCC require the TOEFL - Test of English as aForeign Language?

    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is not required for admission. Once you are accepted as a student and arrive on campus, you will be tested and placed in the appropriate level English language courses, or if needed, in English as a Second Language classes. If you are found to require English as a Second Language classes, you must complete those classes prior to taking regular College course work. (See Placement Testing)