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International Student Admission Requirements and Application
We are pleased that you are interested in attending the College of Lake County. CLC is a great place for international students to study!
For additional information and to submit your application materials, please contact: Center for International Education19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, IL 60030-1198 www.clcillinois.edu/international
Contact: Colleen Gray, International Student Recruiter
Telephone: E-mail:
Application Calendar and Deadlines Our academic calendar includes two 16-week semesters, as well as one 8-week summer session.
• Fall Semester: mid-August to mid-December• Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May• Summer Session: early June to early August (available for transfer students only)
Application Deadlines: • July 1st – Fall Semester• November 1st – Spring Semester• April 1st – Summer Session (transfer students only)
Expenses Tuition is $436.00 per credit hour plus fees of $22 per credit hour, totaling $458.00 per credit hour. Note: The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees without notice.
CLC does not offer on-campus housing or dorms. Our office can assist you with locating housing options such as apartments or extended stay hotels. It is your responsibility to make the final arrangements.
Financial assistance is not available.
Estimated annual expenses: Tuition and college fees (for 24 credits; full academic year) $ 10,992 Living Expenses $ 8,680 Books and Supplies $ 1,596 Medical Insurance $ 1,200 TOTAL
Tuition and fees are due upon enrollment each semester. We offer a payment plan that enables students to spread the payments over the course of the semester. The college accepts cash, checks, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards.
All international students are required to enroll in CLC’s international student insurance policy. Revised June 2020
$ 22,468
College of Lake County International Student Admission Requirements and Procedures
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Revised June 2020
Application Checklist
□ International Student Application. Student applicant must be at least 17 years old. It must be signed and dated by the student applicant.
□ Official English-translated diploma or certificate to show proof of successful completion of high school; or secondary exam certificate results. See a list of accepted high school equivalents: here.
□ Official bank letter or statement from the applicant’s or sponsor’s bank verifying at least $22,468 U.S. dollars (equivalent). Letter/statement must be written on official letterhead, including:
Date (current within 6 months) Account holder’s name Current balance
Note: If dependents will accompany you to the U.S. and will remain here while you study at the College of Lake County, you must document an additional US$5,500 for each dependent.
□ Affidavit of Support if sponsor is not the applicant: Affidavit of Support.pdf
□ Copy of passport which verifies applicant’s name, date of birth and photo
□ Transfer Students Only: F-1 status students who wish to transfer to CLC must also submit theInternational Student Transfer Form.pdf, copy of current I-20, copy of most recent I-94, and copyof F-1 visa.
NOTE: CLC accepts TOEFL OR IELTS scores as proof of language proficiency for placement in college level classes:
TOEFL: 71 or above – IBT, internet-based OR IELTS: 6.0 or above – Academic Format
Since we offer an English Language Instruction program, proof of English proficiency is not required. An English placement test is given at CLC once the applicant arrives to determine placement in the English Language Instruction program or college-level classes.
Orientation All new international students are required to attend the New International Student Orientation held the week before classes begin each semester. This two-day program includes important information about the college and community, health care, adjusting to the American culture and maintaining F-1 visa status.
Check-in AppointmentAs soon as incoming students receive their visa, they are required to schedule a check-in appiontment with the International Student Advisor. Please make sure to constantly check your e-mail for updates and important information coming from the College of Lake County.
□ Change of Status Students Only: Change of Status Document.pdf, Other non-immigrant students whowish to transfer to CLC must also submit the copy of current visa, copy of most recent I-94, and andcopies of current non-immigrant documents.
Guaranteed Transfer Admission ProgramsThe College of Lake County now offers Guaranteed Transfer Admission Programs to provide students a seemless transfer to earn their bachelor's degrees! We have partnered with several colleges and universities. Check them out at the following website: Guaranteed Transfer Admission Programs
1 International Undergraduate Student Application
INSTRUCTIONS
• Submit an application with the required documents tothe following e-mail: [email protected]
APPLICANT INFORMATION• Fill out all sections by typing in English.• Complete the name section exactly the way your name appears (or will appear) on your
passport.
1. Surname (Family name) 2. Given name (First name) 3. Middle name
4. Permanent Foreign (Home) Country Address (number, street, floor, apt.#, etc.) 5. City
6. Region, state, province, etc. 7. Postal code 8. Country
9. Student's e-mail 10. Telephone number
IMPORTANT: Check your email often. We use email to communicate admissions decisions & other official information.
Date of birth
yearmonth day
Gendermale female
14. Address to send I-20/Admission Documents (number, street, P.O. box, etc.)
17. Postal code
18a. Country
25. Please list dependents (spouse or unmarried minor children) who will enter on dependent visa and live with you while you attend school in the U.S., also,send in passport copies:
Surname Given name Date of birth (month/day/year) Country of birth Country of citizenship Gender Relationship
19. If in U.S., what is your current nonimmigrant status (attach copy of I-94 card and immigration document)
F-1 J-1
Other
18b. Phone Number
If in U.S. as F-1, name of school that issued current I-20:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION (as it appears on your passport):
11. Country of citizenship
12. City of birth
13. Country of birth
City15.
16. Region, State, Province, Territory, etc.
WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE US TO SEND THE I-20/ADMISSION DOCUMENTS?
ARE YOU WORKING WITH A PROFESSIONAL AGENCY?
20. Name of agency
21.Personal full name of your agent
22.E-mail for your agent
Yes No
Type of Applicant: New F-1 Visa Student Change of Status
Transfer Returning Student
Date of Application:
I plan to enroll at CLC for the following semester:
24.
Emergency contact e-mail and phone number
23. My intended major/program of study is...
Other: ____________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency contact name and relationship
How did you hear about us?
I am interested in Guaranteed Admissions with the following College of Lake County Partner:
yy
Will you require housing assistance from the College of Lake County? yes no
28. ETHNIC/RACIAL DESCRIPTION – PERSONAL INFORMATION
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes ☐ No☐ Is English your first Language? Yes ☐ No☐
Are you from one or more of the groups listed below?
If English is NOT your first language, did you begin to learn English before the age of 12?
YES ☐
NO ☐
☐ Asian ☐ White☐ Black
☐ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander☐ American Indian/Alaskan Native☐ Choose not to Respond
If English is NOT your first language, did you begin to learn English in a country where English is the primary language?
YES ☐
NO
☐
29. Education History
☐Graduated High School: Year: ___________ ☐ Attending K-12 school now and expect to graduate high school, year:
☐Received GED High School Certificate, Year: ☐Did not graduate and no longer attendLast High School Attended: City/State/Country:
Highest Educational Level Completed:
COLLEGE: LAST ACCREDITED U.S. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ATTENDED, OR IF DEGREE EARNED, NAME AND LOCATION WHERE DEGREE WAS EARNED):
Name: City/State:
Degree Earned? Yes ☐ No ☐ Month/Year of Degree:
30. CERTIFICATIONI understand that withholding information requested on this form or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission to the college or subject to dismissal. With this in mind, I certify that the above statements are correct and complete (your signature below and date are required before CLC can process this application). The College of Lake County affirms and adheres to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of education and employment.
By signing this application electronically, I certify under penalty of perjury and false swearing that my answers are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge, including information provided about citizenship or alien status.
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature.
Step 1. Check the box below
* By checking this box and typing my name below, I am electronically signing my application.
Step 2. Type in your name (First Name – Last Name)
Signature: Date:
U.S. Military Service Records: ☐ Active Duty☐ Active Reserve☐ Inactive Reserve
☐ Veteran☐ Spouse☐ Family Member
☐ Never ServedAre you planning on using Federal military benefits?
YES
☐
NO ☐
Have either of your parents graduated from a four-year college or university?
YES ☐
NO ☐
27. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: IF FUNDING IS FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF, YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETEAND SUBMIT THE "AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT" DOCUMENT. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT ABANK STATEMENT TO CERTIFY YOUR FINANCES.
Your financial source: In the amount of $USD: Example: self, parents, uncle, family friend, host family, government, etc.
Your financial source: In the amount of $USD: Example: self, parents, uncle, family friend, host family, government, etc.
26. Address whileattending CLC:(If Known) Street Address Postal Code
City/Town State
Phone: I will live with: - Will you have been a resident of Lake County for 30 days prior to the first day of the
semester in which you intent to enroll? YES ☐
NO ☐