International Student Admissions Packet
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92019
www.cuyamaca.edu
www.cuyamaca.edu/services/admissions/international/apply.aspx
International Students: 619-660-4565
Dear International Student:
Thank you for your recent request for information on the Cuyamaca College International Student program. We invite you to
make Cuyamaca College your next step in achieving your academic goals. Cuyamaca College has much to offer an
International Student and we look forward to having you become a member of our college community.
Carefully read the admissions requirements listed below. If you believe you are eligible to apply for admission and have
sufficient funds available to you ($25,000 U.S. per academic year; subject to change), complete the enclosed application and
return it to the International Student Office at the address listed below. If you are unsure of anything, you may leave it blank and
we will assist you with those areas.
The deadlines to have ALL required documents for admission on file are as follows:
FALL SEMESTER:
SPRING SEMESTER:
JUNE 1ST
NOVEMBER 1ST
Instructions for applicants:

Complete the enclosed application. Be sure to sign your full name and date the form.

Copy of your passport picture page including your full name.

Submit a recent passport-size photograph of yourself.

Take the TOEFL exam and have your score sent directly to Cuyamaca College. The Cuyamaca College school code is
004252. A score of 450 on the paper and pencil test or 45 on the internet-based test is required for admission. Institutional
TOEFL scores are not accepted.
Or, for TOEFL waiver, provide proof that all of high school was taught in English in original letter form signed and sealed by
an official of your high school.

Request Official Transcripts. High school transcripts from your home country are required and must be translated into
ENGLISH. If you attended a college or university in the United States, you must also request those transcripts. They must
be official transcripts. You may include them in your application materials. However, transcripts must remain sealed to be
considered official.

Complete the Financial Statement form and have either a bank statement or the signed certification from your bank
attached to the form. If friends/family are sponsoring you they must also attach their bank statement/verification.

If you are currently attending another school on a student (F-1) visa, you must also submit copies of your student visa,
passport, current I-20, and I-94 card. You must also submit a transfer clearance form, completed by your current
International Advisor.
If you have additional questions, please contact our college at the address below or at the numbers listed. We look forward to
hearing from you soon.
International Student Admissions: (619) 660-4565
Please type/print
ATTACH PHOTO HERE
International Student College Application
College Program:
FALL
SPRING Year
Year
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
(family name)
Address
Student Home Country
Permanent Address
City
Postal Code
Country
Phone Number
E-MAIL
if available
STUDENT INFORMATION
Gender
Male
Country of Birth
Female
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
Country of Citizenship
Asian
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Black, non-Hispanic
Other Non-White
Filipino
Pacific Islander
Hispanic
White, non-Hispanic
Native Language
Date of Birth:
SSN
Major/Field of Study
if available
VISA INFORMATION
Are you currently living in the United States?
Yes
No
If no, have you ever been issued an F-1 visa before?
Yes
No
If yes, what is your current status?
F-1
B-1/B-2
Other
Please send copies of (1) your passport; (2) visa page; (3) SEVIS I-20 form and (4) I-94 card
Do you plan on travel outside othe US prior to attending Cuyamaca College?
If yes, where are you traveling?
Yes
No
Date of Travel
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TOEFL SCORE: 450 (Paper/Pencil) or 45 (internet based) or Higher?
TOEFL Test Date:
Yes
No
TOEFL Test Score:
How did you hear about us?
Name of School
City, Country
Date of Attendance
From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr)
Language of
Instruction
Certificates,
Diplomas
Date
Received
High School
U.S. School (language school or college)
College/University
Where do you want the SEVIS I-20 and Admission letter to be mailed?
Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Phone Number
E-MAIL
Release of Information
I hereby give permission to Cuyamaca College to release information concerning my student status to the following person(s).
Please provide name and email address:
Father
Mother
Guardian
Sponsor
Agent
Other
I certify that all information written on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that providing false information or excluding
information is considered academic dishonesty and will result in denial of admittance and the denial will be entered into the students
record. If accepted to Cuyamaca College, I hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the college and the Department
of Homeland Security.
Date
Student Signature
Mail application and required
admission documents to:
Cuyamaca College
Admissions and Records: International Students Phone: +1 (619) 660-4565
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
E-mail: vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu
El Cajon, CA 92019
International Fees Per Academic Year
The following is an estimate based on the estimated cost of living in the United States. All fees and expenses are subject to
change. Please be sure to plan ahead.
TUITION AND ENROLLMENT FEES
International Tuition
$ 246 per unit, 12 units minimum
College Health Fee (Mandatory)
$ 18 per semester
Student Center Construction Fee (Mandatory)
$ 5 per semester
Student Representation Fee (Mandatory)
$ 1 per semester
Parking Permit (Optional)
$ 40 per semester
Student Benefit Card (Optional)
$ 12 per semester
TOTAL FEES PER ACADEMIC YEAR
$ 6,000
LIVING EXPENSES PER ACADEMIC YEAR
$ 19,000
TOTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT REQUIRED
$ 25,000
Financial Statement
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
You must submit proof that you have adequate financial support while you are attending Cuyamaca College. The estimates we
provide are based on the applicant being single with no dependents. Please include adequate funds for support of any dependents
coming with you to the United States. If using more than one source, please attach official bank statements or letter to this
form for each additional source of financial support
Total Approximate Cost
$ 25,000 a year (including incidentals)
In U.S. dollars ($), please show the amount of funds available for your first and second year at this college.
Source:
Amount
From Family
From own Savings
From sponsor/Government
From other sources
Total
FINANCIAL STATEMENT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I will be responsible for the financial support of the applicant as shown in the confidential statement above.
Name (Please Print)
Signature
Relationship
Amount in US $
BANK CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read the information given by the applicant on this form. It is true and accurate and the funds are available as indicated.
Name of Bank and Address:
Bank Official's Name and Title:
PLACE OFFICIAL
STAMP/SEAL OF
BANK HERE
Bank Official's Signature:
Date
In lieu of completion of this BANK CERTIFICATION, you may attach an official letter from your bank and your latest bank statement.
I certify that I have adequate funds as indicated above to pay for my studies while attending Cuyamaca College
Student Signature
Date
Transfer Authorization Form
Submit this form ONLY if you have attended or are currently attending a college or university in the United States.
Please present this form to the International Student Advisor at the last school attended. According to the F-1 Visa
student transfer regulations of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, you must show that you were in status
with the USCIS before you are eligible to complete your transfer to Cuyamaca College. If you have been out of
status, then you must request reinstatement to student status with the USCIS before you may complete your
transfer. Please seek assistance from your International Student Advisor if you have any questions about this
procedure.
I request and authorize my former International Student Advisor to provide the information requested below to complete my transfer request to
Cuyamaca College.
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
SEVIS I-20 I.D. Number
Dates of Attendance
MIDDLE NAME
Major/Program
From
To
Student Signature
Date
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR
Student's Name
Citizenship
Country of Birth
Date of Birth
Did this student attend Full-Time?
Yes
No
If not, please explain
Student's last day of school?
SEVIS transfer release date?
Has the student had an financial problems while attending your institution?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain
Has the student been granted any work authorization by USCIS while attending your institution?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct
Name/Title
Institution Name
School Code 214F
Address of Institution
Official's Email
Signature of School Official
Official's Phone
Date
Please attach any comments and/or concerns on a separate piece of paper and attach to this form.
This form must be submitted to the Cuyamaca College Office of International Admissions, at the address listed
below, before you may complete your transfer to Cuyamaca College (SND214F00206000).
Cuyamaca College, Office of International Admissions, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon, 92019
Resources
Resource
Contact
Description
Housing - Apartment Guide
www.apartmentguide.com
Hundreds of listing on local San Diego are
apartments. El Cajon's Zipcode is 92019
Housing
Various locations on campus
Search Cuyamaca bulletin boards for
roommate ads posted by fellow students!
Housing - Homestay Services International
Homestay Services International
P.O. Box 402
Spring Valley California 91976 U.S.A
Tel (619) 461-4764
Fax (619) 670-3397
http://www.homestayservices.com
E:mail: homestaysvc@hotmail.com
Looking for a place to stay while you are in
school? We provide international
students with "home away from home"
accommodations with American host
families in Southern California.
Student Services
www.cuyamaca.edu/admissions/
Admissions and Records: Academic
Deadlines, registration, application,
transcripts
Student Services
www.cuyamaca.edu/counseling/
Counseling Services: Academic
counseling, career planning, transfer
Student Services
www.cuyamaca.edu/ascc/studaffairs.asp
Student Affairs: Student Organizations,
student life, conduct, and grievance