In addition to the admissions requirements, international students must submit the following:
- A $100 non-refundable International Admissions fee.
- Official English translation of all secondary and postsecondary academic records. To be considered for transfer credit, applicants must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation from a recognized U.S. based evaluation service.
- To prove English proficiency, you must achieve the minimum required score on the TOEFL exam. After meeting the TOEFL requirement, applicants must complete the Placement Survey to determine proper course placement.
International applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover their education and living expenses while attending Nashua Community College. Admission will not be granted until adequate financial support has been verified. To prove you have the financial means to study in the United States, please provide the following:
A Financial Support Letter from the person(s) who will be financially responsible for your education and living expenses while studying at Nashua Community College is required. This person(s) will be called the sponsor. This letter must be in English and include your name, your intent to attend Nashua Community College, your sponsor’s relationship to you, the amount of money your sponsor has available for your expenses, your sponsor’s name and contact information, and your sponsor’s signature and the date the letter is signed. You will upload this document through the online application portal.
Financial Institution Statement. A letter or bank statement from the financial institution that holds funds of the person(s) financially responsible for you as a student, your sponsor, is required. This statement must be on the institution’s official letterhead, indicate the sponsor’s name, detail the funds currently available stated in U.S. dollars, and be in English. Dollar amounts promised by the sponsor and available in the sponsor’s bank account need to cover a minimum of one year of education and living expenses. You will upload this document through the online application portal.
- Copies of current passport and immigration documents including current visa and Duration of Status (D/S) card (if applicable).
Dollar amounts promised by the sponsor and available in the sponsor’s bank account should be sufficient to cover a minimum of one year of expenses (out-of-state tuition, fees, room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses). Before a Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 visa (I-20) can be issued, applicants must have submitted all documents required and be accepted into a full-time program (12 credits or more per semester).
Please note: On-campus housing is not available. Work opportunities are not offered.