International Students

The college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. An international student (F-1) is a student who is not a U.S. citizen and is not classified by U.S. Immigration as a resident alien. These students do not qualify for resident tuition due to their F1 visa status. These students must see the Admissions, Records, and Registration Department. For information regarding I-20 Review (including dates and times), go to www.CCAurora.edu/students/international-students. International students are required to complete the following steps:

1.  Apply to the Community College of Aurora
2. Complete the International Student Intake Form
3. Complete the Affidavit of Financial Support and include a bank statement with the required amount of funds available.  A statement confirming financial resources are sufficient, as determined by the college, to provide for stay in the United States.  All Financial Information must be provided in U.S. dollars and in English.
4. Submit any prior academic credentials (high school or equivalent). If available students can submit transcripts for courses taken at an accredited U.S. college or evaluated foreign transcripts. See below for more information.  Form I-20 will not be issued to an international student until all of the above documents are on file in International Advising and a decision to admit the student has been made. International students should allow sufficient time to gather and submit all required documentation so that an admissions decision and visa approval can be made
   
   The application and approval process can take up to six months for first-time applications and approximately 30 days for transfer applications. The earlier students apply, the better their chances are for a timely approval. Although CCA suggests early application, the college may not issue an I-20 after the deadlines in the chart below:

International students must meet with the international student advisor in the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office at the CentreTech Campus, Administration Building prior to registering for courses. International students must also comply with the following requirements:

Demonstrate/Document College Proficiency Level using one of the following options. Placement testing must be taken before course registration; students are required to follow course placement in English, mathematics, and reading as determined by the placement test scores.

• Take the SAT or TOEFL test do determine initial I20 level (note that additional texting might be required for course placement into college level courses).
• Students who are interested in taking only English language courses will be issued an I-20 for "Language Training-ESL."  Students will take the LOEP (Level of English Proficiency) test at CCA to determine their current level of English ability.
• Submit transcripts for courses taken at an accredited U.S. College. Student have taken and passed a college-level course at a U.S. college, may submit an official transcript showing completion of the course.
• Submit evaluated foreign transcripts.  CCA will only consider post-secondary foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by an NACES approved member.  www.NACES.org/members.html Official evaluated transcripts must be sent to CCA https://www.ccaurora.edu/getting-started/transfer-in

1. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regulations require that foreign students on F-1 visas carry and complete a full course of study (minimum of 12 credit hours per spring and fall semesters) and that they complete their educational objectives within a reasonable period of time. Any extensions to the reported completion dates must be requested of the international student advisor and reported to ICE at least 30 days prior.
2. International students must complete payment arrangements before classes start each semester.
3. Academic Standards of Progress Policy must be followed.
4. Off-campus work is not allowed without prior permission of the international student advisor and ICE.
5. The international student advisor must be notified of any address change (both local and abroad) within 10 days of change.
6. Medical insurance must be purchased by the student.