Muskegon Community College International Student Application PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ LAST FIRST MIDDLE MONTH/DATE/YEAR Permanent Address:_____________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE ZIP Current Address: _______________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE ZIP Email: _____________________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Country of Birth:_________________________ Country of Citizenship:____________________ Social Security Number (if available): _____-____-_______ Gender: Male Female Immigration Status: _____________________________________________________________ If you currently live in the United States, indicate your non-immigrant status (i.e. F-1/B-2, etc.) and attach a copy of your I-94 (front and back) I-20, IAP-66, etc. Name of High School: __________________________________ Graduation year: __________ Previous college(s) and dates attended: ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Academic Program of Study: ______________________________________________________ Please see enclosed for a list of programs offered at Muskegon Community College Semester Preference: Fall APPLY BY MAY 1 Winter APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 1 Summer APPLY BY FEBRUARY 1 Office use only. Applicant please do not write inside of the box below. Turn page in for completion. Student Number: ___________________ Residency Code: ____________ Semester: Fall 20___ Winter 20___ Summer 20___ Status: ___________________ T.O.E.F.L : ____________ Insurance: ____________ Financial _________ English: ______________ Transcript(s):___________ Other: ___________ Muskegon Community College International Student Application International Student Applicant: Thank you for your interest in Muskegon Community College. Please follow the checklist listed below and submit all of the completed forms to our Enrollment Services Office. After we receive all of the required information, you will be notified of the admission decision. Because of the time involved in processing, securing passports, visa, etc., Muskegon Community College requires that all admissions materials be received from the applicant at least three months prior to the semester in which admission is sought. All of the items requested must be official/certified and received before we can process an I-20 Form for you. Complete the International Student Application. - Before signing your name, read carefully the literature enclosed in this brochure. Submit official copies of your academic records. - Official copies of grades diplomas, certificates, and degrees from high school.** - Official copies of records from colleges you may have attended. - If records are not in English, translation must be provided. **Applicants are advised that a high school diploma in the United States represents twelve years of formal study. You must have earned the equivalent of a United States high school diploma for admission. Submit results of your T.O.E.F.L. (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 61 or higher computer based. For additional information visit www.toefl.org. Submit validated documents of Financial Support. See financial portion of this application for more information. Submit proof of health insurance coverage. Please return completed application along with all of the required documents to: Muskegon Community College Office of International Enrollment Room 206 221 South Quarterline Road Muskegon, MI 49442 Muskegon Community College International Student Application CAREER CHOICES AT MCC Some of the career choices are listed below. Upon arrival, the International Student is advised to contact the International Enrollment Office for documentation of forms and also referral to a counselor. These academic professionals can assist the student in planning and give guidance on transferring to other institutions of higher learning. Accounting Education Philosophy Anthropology Engineering Physical Education Art English Political Science Athletic Training Geography Psychology Automotive Technology Graphic Design Recreation/Leisure Biology History Respiratory Therapy Biomedical Electronics Sociology Business Administration Industrial Technology Theater Communications Machine Technology Transfer Students* Computer Applications Systems Marketing Welding Technology Criminal Justice/Corrections Materials Technology Nursing Office Systems Economics Child Development Medical Office Management Web Design *Our counselors can assist you with course transferability to most colleges in Michigan as well as some colleges out of state ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Muskegon Community College encourages International Students to apply for admission for the Fall semester. The school year is divided into two 15 week semesters and one twelve week semester. The Fall semester runs from August or early September through the middle of December. The Winter semester starts in early January until late April. Summer semester starts in early May and ends in early August. The student body is approximately four thousand students. Students attend classes both during the day and evening and most are from the surrounding community. Muskegon has a population of nearly 60,000 people. Major urban areas of Detroit and Chicago are only about four hours away by auto. Major universities such as University of Michigan and Michigan State are within a few hours’ drive by auto. These institutions have International Student enrollments of over a thousand with students from nearly every area of the world. Muskegon has a wide range in temperature. During the Summer, the temperatures will range from 70 to 100 degrees F. During the Winter, there is much snow and the temperatures will range from minus 0 to 30 degrees F. The student is advised to bring clothing for both extremes. Muskegon Community College does not have dormitories. Local motels can be used as temporary housing until less expensive suitable housing can be found. The International Enrollment Office maintains a list of several local apartment complexes Muskegon Community College International Student Application FINANCIAL AFFADAVIT STATEMENT APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________________ LAST FIRST MIDDLE Home Address: ________________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE ZIP Email: _____________________________________ Telephone: ________________________ SOURCE OF SUPPORT Please check one of the following: Personal or Family Parents Government Other Include with your application an original letter and bank statement from the source of your financial support and the amount. Government authorities should include an original letter authorizing you to receive money and the amount you will receive. The required amount for Fall 2015 is $19,602.00. CERTIFICATION I, _____________________________, certify that the total amount of money I have available I, PRINT NAME for my first academic year of study at Muskegon Community College is $ ________________. __________________________ AMOUNT ___, certify that the total amount money I have I certify that the information provided is truthful and accurate. By signingofthis document, available for my first academic year of study at Muskegon Community _____________________________________________________ College $ ________________. APPLICANTisSIGNATURE ______________ DATE Muskegon Community College International Student Application MINIMUM COST ESTIMATE RATE COST PER YEAR LIVING EXPENSES Housing Food EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES 30 Credit Hours Registration Fees Technology Fees Infrastructure Fees Books and Supplies TRANSPORTATION Local SUBTOTAL CONTINGENCIES/EMERGENCIES $465 monthly $45 weekly $5580.00 $2160.00 $256 per credit hour $35 per semester $20 per contact hour $5.00 per contact hour $7680.00 $70.00 $600.00 $150.00 $1100.00 $480.00 $17,820.00 10% of subtotal $1782.00 ESTIMATED MINIMUM EXPENSES: $19,602.00 Please list the financial resources, and attach supporting documents, that will be available to you while you are studying at Muskegon Community College. ________________________________________________________ $__________________ ________________________________________________________ $__________________ ________________________________________________________ $__________________ TOTAL: $__________________ I certify that I will have available to me $19,602.00 USD which is the amount determined by Muskegon Community College officials as necessary for one full calendar year of full-time studies. I realize that falsifying this statement is grounds for my dismissal from the college. _________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE __________________ DATE NOTE: MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DOES NOT AWARD FINANCIAL AID TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.