International Student Admissions Requirements

1. Submit a completed application and a recent passport size photograph.
2. A $35.00 non-refundable application fee is required. This may be paid by
   check or money order, and must be in U.S. dollars.
3. If English is not your native language, you must present a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report showing a minimum score of 500
   (paper version),  173 (computer version), or 61 (internet version).
   o  TOEFL scores older than 2 years will not be accepted.
   o  To schedule test or for more information, go to TOEFL website   
   www.toefl.org
4. Provide documentation certifying that you have successfully completed a secondary education program equal to a U.S. high school diploma. This documentation must be evaluated by an accredited institution such as World Educational Services.  www.wes.org
5. To have coursework taken at foreign universities considered for transfer credit an external evaluation must be obtained from World Education Services.    www.wes.org
6. Complete the Affidavit of Support and Certification, and present official documentation of financial support in the amount of $20,760 US dollars.
    If you are married and plan to bring your spouse and children, a larger amount must be certified by an additional $3,000 for your spouse and $2,500 per year per child. (Note: Spouses of F-1 Visa holders are not permitted to work.)
7. U.S. medical costs are very high. You will be required to carry valid medical insurance. The cost of this insurance varies from company to company.

If you are transferring from another US college or university, present a satisfactory Status Verification Form  from the International Student Advisor at your school and an official copy of your college transcripts.

Submitting International Student Paperwork to Greenville Technical College

All documents must be mailed together and addressed to the International Student Advisor. Once all documents are received, a decision will be made as to whether or not this institution can assist you in continuing your education in the United States.

• At the time all necessary documents are submitted, you will be required to
  make a deposit of $6490.00* (*subject to change) payable to Greenville Technical College. This deposit will be held in an international student account and made available to finance your last two semesters of study at Greenville Technical College. Any unused deposit is fully refundable. To receive refund
  the student must submit a request within one year of the student’s status change or departure. If for any reason you are not able to attend or transfer before using deposit, it will be refunded
       
  We suggest you make copies of all documents you send to Greenville Tech.
  
  Dates for guaranteed processing