International students applying to Northeast Community College with the intention of obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility, (Form I-20), for the purpose of acquiring an F-1 visa, must complete all general and international student admission requirements. Only after the student meets these requirements will the Form I-20 be issued.

It is recommended that applicants residing in a foreign country initiate the application process six months prior to their anticipated enrollment date. All completed application materials must be received in the Admissions Office by June 1 for those planning to enroll for the fall semester and November 1 for students planning to enroll for the spring semester. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.

To meet all international student admissions requirements, international students should send the following to:

International Student Advisor
Admissions Office
Northeast Community College
801 East Benjamin Avenue
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469

1. Completed Application for Admission.

2. Official copies of all high school and college academic records (with English translations).

3. An F-1 applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. Students must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). To be acceptable, the student’s total score must be a minimum of 500 on the written exam or 173 on the computer exam. Northeast Community College institutional code for TOEFL is 6473. In lieu of TOEFL scores, students may also submit verification of: (1) successful completion of a college English course, at the 1000 level or higher, with a grade of “C” or better, at an accredited U.S. educational institution; (2) Completion of the Michigan Placement Test with a score of 71 or better, and qualified writing sample.

4. Students must submit written verification of adequate financial resources, in American dollars, to fund the estimated cost to attend Northeast Community College for the current academic year, as per financial aid calculations. International students must provide such verification for each year of attendance at Northeast Community College. These documents must be originals; photocopies will not be accepted.

It is recommended that the applicant have health insurance with an American insurance company for costs associated with physician’s care, hospitalization, and major medical procedures. Northeast Community College does not have health insurance coverage for its students. Students are liable for their own medical expenses.

Prior to enrollment, international students must attend an Orientation/Registration session and take the ACT, COMPASS or ASSET test.

Immigration laws require F-1 students to pursue a full course of study. At Northeast Community College, this means maintaining a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in a program of study and making satisfactory progress toward degree completion.

International students present in the United States on temporary visas are considered nonresidents for purposes of tuition payments. Length of stay, payment of taxes, ownership of property, etc., do not imply legal residency.

Students who wish to transfer to Northeast Community College from another U.S. Institution must complete the appropriate transfer forms. Transfer forms can be requested from the International Student Advisor at Northeast Community College.

International students who are in the United States on another type of visa and wish to enroll in courses at Northeast must follow the English Proficiency Requirements. For further assistance, please contact the International Student Advisor.

2006-2007 ACADEMIC YEAR BUDGETS

Budgets are based on non-resident rates for 31 credit hours, the weighted average for full-time attendance. (Non-resident tuition = $73.75/credit hour; Fees = $10.50/credit hour)

*Add $1,850.00 for each dependent or $3,500.00 for 2 or more dependents.

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