Document Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you have all the required documents together. Sending your documents at the same time helps reduce errors and speeds up processing.

Admissions Documents

• Online application
• Copy of transcripts and graduation certificate
• Proof of English proficiency, if required

Immigration Documents

These documents are required to request F-1 student status.

• Student’s passport
• Sponsor’s photo ID
• Sponsor agreement
• Sponsor financial documents

Medical Documents

• Medical history form
• Immunization records
• Meningococcal form
• TB questionnaire

Housing Documents

• Online housing application
• Online housing deposit of $175 USD

After Documents Are Approved

• Proof of health insurance
• Online application fee and deposit of $1,500 USD

Application and Passport

• Apply online through the student status application page.
• Scan a copy of your passport detail pages. If you are already in the United States, submit a copy of your visa.

Academic Records

• Submit a copy of your official secondary school records showing your graduation date and grade point average.
• English translation is required. If your official records are not in English, you must have your documents translated.
• If you have IB scores or want to transfer credits from another U.S. college, request that your institution send official transcripts directly to the CCC Registrar’s Office.
• Transferring credits from a university outside of the United States requires a credential evaluation.

Transcript and Credential Evaluation Services

• SpanTran provides a custom application for students to have non-U.S. transcripts evaluated for possible transfer credit at a discounted rate. Visit the International Student Admissions page for the SpanTran application link.
• Students who only need translation services should use the SpanTran translation request link provided on the International Student Admissions page.
• World Education Services
• AACRAO International
• Incred

English Proficiency

All students must submit an English proficiency exam unless they have studied in a country whose official language is English.

Please note: Colby Community College does not have an intensive English language program.

Minimum Scores

• DuoLingo DET: 75
• TOEFL, school code 6129:
  • Internet-based: 44
  • Computer-based: 130
  • Paper-based: 447
• IELTS: 5

Examples of English-Speaking Countries

Examples include Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada except Quebec, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and other English-speaking countries in the West Indies, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or other countries whose official language is English.

Financial Sponsor Forms

To request an F-1 visa, students must submit financial forms.

• Students should be prepared to finance their stay in the United States without help from the college.
• International students are not permitted to work off campus.
• Colby Community College cannot guarantee on-campus jobs.

Sponsor Affidavit

A sponsor is someone who agrees to support the student financially through the end of the student’s program at CCC. Download the sponsor affidavit from the International Student Admissions page.

CCC policy states that the current semester’s bill must be paid in full before enrolling in classes for the next semester.

Sponsor Photo ID

Submit a passport or other photo ID that matches the sponsor agreement and financial documents.

Sponsor Financial Documentation

• The sponsor must provide proof of liquid funds to pay for college costs and living expenses for the first year.
• The financial statement must be less than three months old.
• The required amount is the equivalent of $15,000 U.S. dollars.
• If the student receives a scholarship, the sponsor may not need to show the full amount, depending on the scholarship amount. Even with a full scholarship, the sponsor must show enough funds to support the student if funding is lost.

Scholarship Offer Letter

A scholarship offer letter is not required. If you receive a scholarship offer, email a copy so the funds can be included on the I-20.

Housing

Colby is a small community, and off-campus housing is very difficult to find. Colby Community College guarantees housing for international students who apply and pay their housing deposit on time.

Complete the Residence Life housing application, pay the $175 deposit, answer all questions, and submit the form. Once this step is completed, your housing is approved.

Medical Forms

Complete and return all medical forms. These forms are required for any student coming to the United States.

• Medical health history form
• Immunization records. If the student cannot provide a copy of their immunization record, the student will need to receive a series of shots after arriving on campus, which will result in additional cost.
• Meningococcal form
• TB questionnaire

TB Screening

• If you answer yes to any question on the TB questionnaire, you are required to have a TB skin test completed in the United States. This test can be completed at the local health department.
• If you answer yes to the BCG vaccine question, do not take the skin test. You must have a negative chest X-ray or a Quantiferon Gold blood test completed at your expense.

Final Documents After Approval

Health Insurance

• Send a copy of the insurance card showing coverage amounts and dates of coverage.
• Athletes should make sure their insurance covers athletic injuries. Not all international insurance plans cover athletic injuries.
• Insurance should cover the full academic year.
• CCC recommends International Student Insurance. Visit the International Student Admissions page for the recommended insurance link.

Deposit and Application Fee

The online application fee and deposit total is $1,500 USD.

• $150 is a non-refundable application fee.
• The remaining $1,350 will be split and applied to the student’s fall and spring bills after enrollment.
• If you are unable to attend, you must notify the P/DSO before your session start date to request a deposit refund.

Payment Options

Paying with U.S. Dollars

• Make payments through your TrojanWeb account.
• Make a payment directly to Student Accounts.

Paying with Local Currency

Colby Community College has partnered with Flywire to streamline the fee payment process for international students and payers. Flywire offers multiple payment options, competitive foreign exchange rates, and allows payment from almost any country. Flywire helps ensure that your payment arrives safely and accurately.

• To make a payment, visit Flywire for Colby Community College.
• For help with a payment, visit Flywire Help.

Placement Test Scores

SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER scores are not required. Math and English placement will require a test. If you have placement test scores, submit them to help with class registration.

After the Checklist Is Complete

Once the checklist is completed and the fee has been paid, an acceptance letter, I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, and instruction packet will be sent to the student.

Mission Statement

The mission of Colby Community College is to challenge students to adapt to a diverse society, create opportunities for student growth, and connect student learning with professional experiences.