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To apply to Florida Southern College as an international student we will need for you to submit the following documents:

1. Completed, signed application form, along with US $30.00 application fee.
2. Official transcripts of all academic work completed at the secondary school or university level, translated & interpreted in English. For more information on translation of transcripts visit World Education Services.
3. Letter of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic source.
4. SAT, ACT or TOEFL score report. TOEFL score of 550 paper/79 iBT required for unconditional undergraduate admission (this may be waived if you have already successfully completed an ESL program or can demonstrate one year of academic coursework in an English-speaking environment). Students with lower TOEFL scores may enroll at FSC through our Center for English Proficiency and Academic Success. For graduate students GMAT or GRE scores must be submitted as well as a TOEFL score report.
   
5. A Bank Letter (on bank letterhead) demonstrating available funding to you while you are studying in the United States.
6. A completed Sponsorship Guarantee Form.
7. A photocopy of a current passport, student visa and I-20 if you are already studying in the US.

In addition, students desiring to participate in our NCAA Division II varsity sports program must submit SAT and/or ACT scores at acceptable levels.  Test scores and core curriculum grades must be reported to the NCAA Clearinghouse.  Transfer students will need to arrange for appropriate release forms and a credit evaluation of their previous work to determine their eligibility for intercollegiate competition.

Student Visas

Along with a letter of admission, immigration officials require a completed I-20 form from students seeking to obtain an F-1 student visa for study in the US.  Any I-20 issued with our letter of admission clearly lists the sources of funding which will cover the direct costs and incidental expenses of attending Florida Southern College for the academic year.  Most often, the list includes several sources:  the student’s own contribution or that expected from the family, various sponsoring agencies from which the student may have secured assistance (such as churches, corporations or service organizations which might agree to provide limited scholarship aid), and any funding which FSC will provide in the way of scholarships or grants.  In order to list those funds and issue an I-20, we need to have on hand a bank letter (on original bank letterhead) showing available funding and/or a completed sponsorship form. 

Our Financial Aid Office will notify students about any scholarship aid for which they qualify, and all such funds will be listed on the I-20 in the appropriate space.  The I-20 is issued once the student has been accepted for admissions and has indicated a commitment to attend by paying the required deposit of US $500. An I-20 form will not be issued until the $500 is paid to Florida Southern College.

Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies

• Scholarships are available to international students, but are minimal. They are based on academic merit, community service, and leadership. See a list of possible FSC scholarships »
• Scholarship opportunities for Latin America students can be found through the Organization of American States.  Click on “opportunities” and then “fellowships”.
• Possible scholarships for students from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, and Russia can be found through the  Fulbright Association and Ford Foundation.
• Scholarships for students from Canada can be found through the The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE).
• You should also check with your guidance counselor or local advising center for possible scholarships and loans from your home country.

International Student Support

At Florida Southern, we have the Life and Cultural Center, which provides support and services to international students plus serves as the home for the International Student Association. Brenda Lewis is the director of the Life and Cultural Center, and she is happy to assist you once you arrive on campus. For undergraduate students, Nicole Demmert, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, is your contact for the admissions and enrollment processes. For graduate students, Kathy Connelly, Assistant Director, Please contact Nicole or Kathy if you have any questions about your application for admission, the student visa process, and enrollment and arrival details.

For information and tips about studying in the U.S., visit World Education Group: Study in America.