International Student
Admissions
Thank you for your interest in applying to Fox Valley Technical College! Please follow the steps below to start the international student admission process.
1. Download and complete the following application: International Student Application
2. Provide transcripts and a U.S. credential evaluation report through a U.S. evaluation service. such as ECE (only needed for health care programs or to transfer credits-)
3. Provide TOEFL Scores (Not required if enrolling in the English Language Program)
- Minimum TOEFL
score for entering Associate Degree programs:
- 520 on paper-based
test
- 190 on
computer-based test
- 68 on Internet-based
test
- Non-native English speakers with minimum TOEFL requirements should take "Bridge" courses during the first semester at FVTC. Bridge courses receive additional assistance from ESL faculty and are designed for students transitioning to non-ESL courses.
4. Complete Affidavit of Financial Funds: Declaration of Finances and provided bank statement verification showing funds available to cover
following expenses for total of $14,000 U.S. Dollars.
5. Provide Official Bank Statement
or a notarized letter from a financial institution showing availability of
funds to cover your tuition and living expenses. Currency must be translated to U.S. Dollars.- Tuition - $5000
per year (equivalent to approximately 24 credits per year)
- Books and supplies -
$470 per year (estimate of cost)
- Medical Coverage - $450 per year Student Medical Coverage Packet
- Housing and meals -
$8000 per year (estimate of expenses)
- International admission processing fee - $50 (one time payment)
- Associate Degree/Certificate processing fee - $30 (one time payment)
- *Must show additional $8000 for each dependent*
6. Provide copy of Current Passport
- The same is required for all
dependents such as a spouse or child.
7. Complete steps below if you are a current international student in the U.S.A
- Copies of all previously
issued I-20 forms
- Copy of current VISA
- Download and complete Transfer Form
- Request current school to
transfer I-20 to FVTC
8. Mail required documents together to address below or scan documents and e-mail to zoesch@fvtc.edu. Check or Money order may be sent separately via postal mail. I-20 will not be processed without $50 application payment. Illegible applications will not be processed.
9. Payment of $50 USD application fee. Mail money order or check payable to FVTC to:
Global Education & Services
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI 54912-2277
U.S.A. .
Upon receiving your I-20, schedule an
interview with the U.S. Embassy and present the I-20 and
letters of support at the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy decides whether or
not to grant an F-1 student Visa. Please contact your regional EducationUSA Adviser as you prepare for your embassy visit: Education USA Regional Adviser Centers.
Prior
to the visa interview, you must pay a $200 SEVIS I-901 F-1 visa fee.
Information regarding this fee and how to pay it may be found here or go to the U.S. Immigration and Customs site at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/.
Once you are granted the F-1 student visa, contact zoesch@fvtc.edu to
notify FVTC of arrival date.
Arrive to campus 3 to 4 weeks prior to the start of the semester
in order to complete Program and Certificate Admissions Process . You will be admitted to FVTC as a general undergraduate student until all steps of program admissions are complete. Student registering late will have a limited selection of available classes. All students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits to maintain F-1 status.
Application Deadlines:
May 15, for AUGUST start date (fall semester)
October 15, for JANUARY start date (spring/winter semester)
Send all documents to:
Rose Zoesch-Weigel
Fox Valley Technical College
Global Education & Services
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI 54912-2277
U.S.A.
E-mail: zoesch@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-4817