IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE--INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED WHICH IS LISTED BELOW IN STEPS 1THROUGH 8, as applicable. These requirements MUST be completed and submitted to the Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington based on the deadlines indicated below. Due to high enrollment numbers and therefore, limited course availability, these deadlines have been established to best ensure an international student’s ability to enroll in a full-time course load (at least twelve credit hours) as required by law.
DEADLINES - There are NO exceptions to these established deadlines!
For applicants outside of the U.S.
- Deadline for Fall semester – all documents MUST be submitted by April 15th prior to the Fall semester in which the student is seeking admission.
- Deadline for Spring semester – all documents MUST be submitted by October 1st prior to the Spring semester in which the student is seeking admission.
- Summer term - Admission is not available for the Summer term.
For applicants transferring from a college or university within the U.S.
- Deadline for Fall semester – all documents MUST be submitted by June 1st prior to the Fall semester in which the student is seeking admission.
- Deadline for Spring semester – all documents MUST be submitted by November 1st prior to the Spring semester in which the student is seeking admission.
- Summer term - Admission is not available for the Summer term.
ADMISSIONS STEPS
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BLOOMINGTON CAMPUSADMISSIONS PROCEDURE--INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
1. APPLICATION FOR ADMISISON
2. EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
3. PROOF OF FINANCIAL SOLVENCY
4. PROVEN SATISFACTORY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
5. MANDATORY INSURANCE INFORMATION
6. TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION (If applicable)
7. OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
8. COMPLETION OF THE ON-CAMPUS ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT (COMPASS)
A paper application for admissions must be completed and submitted by the student. Application (pdf)
International students must enroll in a degree or certificate program and have a stated major on file at the College. International students are required to enroll and complete a minimum of at least twelve (12) credit hours during the Fall semester and the Spring semesters. Students are not required to enroll in classes during the summer term. Full-time is 12 credit hours, of which only 3 credit hours can be internet based. All fees (including insurance) must be paid prior to the beginning of the semester.
Students are subject to the policies of the College and expected to adhere to acceptable behavior adopted by the College and the community. More information can be found in the “Student Handbook.” Students are responsible for reading and understanding the information contained within the “Student Handbook.” Student Handbooks are located on our website.
Please Note: Your admission is based on information that you have provided to the College either electronically or in written form. Ivy Tech reserves the right to revoke your admission should it be discovered that you have knowingly provided false information.
2. EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
A foreign transcript equivalency evaluation from an approved evaluator is required to indicate the student has attained at least the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma. The evaluation (including appropriate fee) is the responsibility of the student. Ivy Tech Community College does NOT evaluate foreign academic credentials.
The type of evaluation report required by Ivy Tech Community College is the general report.
The following are approved College evaluation agencies:
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Word Education Services |
Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. |
AACRAO
http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm
Foreign Education Credentials Service
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, DC 20036-1135
Phone Number: 202-296-3359
Fax Number 202-822-3940
E-mail: oies@aacrao.org
3. PROOF OF FINANCIAL SOLVENCY
Please download: Statement and Certification of Finances
F-1 international students are not eligible to receive any state or federal Financial Aid. Ivy Tech Community College does not offer any special grants, scholarships or loans to international students. On campus opportunities are extremely limited and should not be considered as a source of supplemental income.
It must be emphasized that current employment conditions and immigration laws of the United States governing non-quota immigration students DO NOT permit the international student to be employed while in the United States and earn any or part of the above expenses.
Unauthorized employment is a violation of immigration status, and if in violation you will be terminated from the college. Employment for the purpose of practical training is limited, and subject to the guidelines and approval of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
3a) Rent, food, transportation, mandatory insurance and personal supplies* for twelve (12) months. Student or sponsor is responsible for housing. Estimated: $15,620.00
3b) Tuition* (approximate) for two (2) semesters (Fall and Spring). All international students MUST register for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours. Students who hold an international visa are required to pay out-of-state fees. Estimated: $5,799.00
3c) Fees*
- Technology fee of $40 per semester assessed of all students. Estimated: $80.00
- International student fee of $90.00 per semester assessed of non-immigrant visa holders
Estimated: $180.00
3d) Books* estimation Estimated: $750.00
3e) Health Insurance (mandatory) Estimated: $810.00
Estimate TOTAL Expenses: (US Dollars) Estimated: $23,239.00
*The tuition figure quoted is an estimate based on fees for a student taking an average to maximum course load. Tuition expenditures may vary depending on program of study, level of study, and number of credit hours. Summer enrollment is not required for most foreign students and is not included in the estimate above. Tuition for optional summer enrollment is dependent on the number of credits studies.
Additional funding is required for spouse and children. A married student should anticipate costs of at least $7,085.00 per year to support the first dependent (spouse or child) and $2,425.00 for each subsequent dependent. Mandatory health insurance is also required for spouse and each child. Cost of health insurance for spouse is $2,935.00 per year and cost of health insurance for eligible children is $1,468.00 per year.
Financial support requirements can be fulfilled in one of the two categories listed below:
3f) Self-supporting students:
•The student must file a statement with the Designated School Official declaring financial self-sufficiency and responsibility for all necessary expenses of their college education and must provide a statement (sealed or notarized) from a bank official or other financial officer indicating the amount has been in existence for more than six (6) months and sufficient funding is available to cover the student's expenses for the duration of enrollment. A Statement and Certification of Finances form is included in this packet.
3g) Parent, Family Member and/or Sponsor*:
The party must provide an official financial statement and guarantee of source of funds for the student during his/her enrollment. This must be accompanied by a bank official's or other financial officer's certification (sealed or notarized) that the account has been in existence for more than six (6) months and that sufficient funds are available to cover the student's expenses for the duration of enrollment.
*A Sponsor who is a permanent resident or a U.S. Citizen must complete and submit U.S. Government Form I-134 with supporting financial documentation as required in I-134 instructions.
All documentation must be in English and equivalent to US dollars. All documentation must be on official stationary from the bank or lending institution.
4. PROVEN SATISFACTORY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Students whose first language is not English are generally required to take an English proficiency test such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have the results sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington campus. The TOEFL code of Ivy Tech Bloomington is 1180. *Note: We DO NOT accept IPT TOEFL scores.
The acceptable level of proficiency based on the TOEFL test is:
- Scores will only be considered if they are less than two years old.
- 213 or higher (compute-based) or
- 550 or higher (paper-based) or
- 79 (internet-based).
- A language proficiency test may be waived if an applicant is from an English speaking country (see list below), has completed secondary school in the U.S. with passing grades in non-English as a Second Language courses, or is a college transfer student from an accredited college in the U.S. and has completed standard Freshman English with a grade of “C” or higher.
The following are considered to be English-speaking countries:
Australia England Scotland
Belize Guyana Wales
British Caribbean or West Indies country Ireland
Canada (except Québec) New Zealand
5. MANDATORY INSURANCE INFORMATION
International students MUST purchase the Ivy Tech Community College mandated health insurance plan for the entire period of enrollment as a student at the College. This insurance provides coverage for medical, accident, medical evacuation and repatriation, which will be billed with tuition and fees for that semester of enrollment at the College. Insurance coverage must also be provided for all dependents. Once the student is enrolled in classes, the fee of the insurance will be added to the student’s College account. Upon payment of the insurance fee, the student can obtain their insurance card along with detailed coverage information from the international admissions advisor.
Students need to submit a signed Mandatory Health Insurance Information form or the Insurance Waiver Request form within 10 days of the start of the semester. Students requesting the Insurance Waiver that fail to turn in the waiver form within the first 10 days of the semester beginning will result in purchasing Ivy Tech insurance. Please download: Mandatory Health Insurance form
6. TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION (If applicable)
Applicants who wish to transfer to Ivy Tech Community College must inform their present college/university of their intent to transfer. Any student desired to transfer from a college or university in the U.S. must adhere to the deadlines stipulated above. Students must be full-time and be in a degree-seeking program. International transfer students must submit all international admission requirements 1-8 and submit the additional following documents:
A. Copy of I-20 issued by the current college or university
B. International Student Transfer Reference Form. This must be filled out by the current college/university from witch you are transferring from. Please download: Transfer Reference Form
C. Official transcript from current institution.
7. OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- Copy of passport with copy of I-94 – If currently in United States or upon arrival in this country.
- Valid Visa and up-to-date passport– If currently in United States.
- I-20 Request form. Please download: I-20 Request form
8. COMPLETION OF THE ON-CAMPUS ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT (COMPASS)
Each student, upon arrival at the college, must participate in the COMPASS assessment (comprised of reading, writing, computation and algebra). This assessment will determine at which level students can start their courses in their program of interest. All students will receive their COMPASS scores immediately after completion of the test. Students must then meet with an international advisor to assist in the selection of courses based on your COMPASS assessment results and your academic goals.
Certain skill levels are required in order to take courses at Ivy Tech Community College. All students MUST complete the COMPASS academic skills assessment after all above documentation requirements are received and the student is on campus. For additional information about the COMPASS please consult the COMPASS web site.
You will be notified of your acceptance as a student in writing ONLY after the above steps are completed and a decision is made.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO MAINTAIN UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENTS RELATED AND ATTACHED TO TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION WHILE ATTENDING THE COLLEGE.
Should you require additional assistance, please contact:
U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship Services
Room #148,
46 East Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone (317) 226-6009 OR
Nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Please submit all forms and questions to:
Heidi Wampler - Designated School Official
Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
hwampler@ivytech.edu
OR
Rachel Skeens - Registrar
askeens@ivytech.edu
Please Note: Your admission is based on information that you have provided to the College either electronically or in written form. Ivy Tech reserves the right to revoke your admission should it be discovered that you have knowingly provided false information.
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How to Obtain Further Information |
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If you would like to receive an International Student Admissions packet and/or if you have questions regarding International Student Admissions, please contact: IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Bloomington |