International Student Admissions IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS
ADMISSIONS 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)
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED WHICH IS LISTED BELOW IN STEPS 1 THROUGH 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. 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
1. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
An application of Admissions must be completed and submitted by the student. International students may apply online at https://web4.ivytech.edu/index.html
International students must enroll in a degree or certificate program and have a stated major on
file at the College. International students are required enroll and complete a minimum of at least
twelve (12) credit hours during the Fall semester and the Spring semester. Students are not
required to enroll in classes during the summer term.
Please note that the College must give preference to Indiana residents for certain program
acceptance. 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 in the Office of Student Affairs or online by clicking here.
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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. Said 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 State College is the general report.
The following are approved College evaluation agencies:
Word Education Services
Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc.
http://www.wes.org http://www.ece.org
P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station P.O. Box 51470
New York, New York 10113-0745 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Phone numbers: 212-966-6311 Phone Number: 414-289-3400
800-937-3895
Fax Number: 212-739-6139 Fax Number:414-289-3411
E-mail: info@wes.org E-mail: eval@ece.org
AACRAO
http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.html
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
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3. PROOF OF FINANCIAL SOLVENCY
Please download and complete this form (pdf).
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. 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).
Estimated expenses for a single student, exclusive of holidays, vacations, or other travel costs,
based on current economic standards, personal life-style may increase costs considerably.
3a) Rent, food, transportation, mandatory insurance and personal supplies for twelve (12)
months. Student or sponsor is responsible for housing $16,870.00
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 of $193.30 per credit hour.
$4,657
3c) Fees*
· Technology fee of $40 per semester assessed of all students $80.00
· International student fee of $90.00 per semester assessed of non-immigrant visa
holders (For Fall and Spring semesters) $180.00
3d) Books $1200.00
3e) Health Insurance (mandatory) $880.00
Estimate TOTAL Expenses (US Dollars) $23,867.00
*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 $2400.00 per year and cost of health insurance for
eligible children is $1500.00 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 Statement and Certification of Finances form is included in
this packet.
*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.
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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. The acceptable level of
proficiency based on the TOEFL test is 213 or higher (compute-based), 550 or higher (paperbased)
or 79 (internet-based). Scores will only be considered if they are less than two years old.
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 |
Ireland |
|
| Canada (except Québec) |
New Zealand |
|
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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. Information on international student insurance is
enclosed. 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 will be provided with
a card that can be used to obtain medical services. An information packet describing the
insurance coverage is included in this packet.
More information is available about Mandatory Health Insurance information here.
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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 college or university in the U.S. must adhere to the deadlines stipulated above. Students must be full-time and degree-seeking and must be eligible for readmission to the last institution attended. All international transfer students must submit the following documents:
A. Copy of I-20 issued by the current college or university
B. "International Student Transfer Reference Form" from International Student Office at current institution (included in the packet)
C. Official transcript from current institution
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7. OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- 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.
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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. Each student will be assigned a program advisor who will assist in the selection of courses, after the student receives the results of the assessment.
Certain skill levels are required in order to take courses at Ivy Tech Community College. All students MUST complete the COMPASS academic skills assessment prior to registration once student is on-campus. Please refer to COMPASS information packet included within this admissions packet
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
Your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate OR
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Beth Pless, Registrar and Designated School Official
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Telephone (812) 330-6049
E-mail: bpless@ivytech.edu
Additional Information:
Below is a list of Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington divisions and major programs of study.
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Design Technology
Electronics and Computer Technology
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
BUSINESS DIVISION
Accounting Technology
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems Technology
Office Administration
Paralegal
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
General Studies
HEALTH DIVISION
Associate of Science in Nursing (Two-year degree)
Biotechnology
Paramedic Science
Practical Nursing (One-year degree)
Radiation Therapy Treatment
Radiology Technology
PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION
Early Childhood Education
Criminal Justice
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For applicants outside of the U.S.
DEADLINES - There are NO exceptions to these established deadlines!
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.
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