International Students

Diversity and Globalization . Annual Budget . SEVIS I-901 Fee . Application Process

Diversity and Globalization
Gloucester County College (GCC) welcomes international students as valuable participants in the concept of education as diverse and global. The College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant aliens as F-1 students. International F-1 students must attend college on a full-time basis.

GCC is a small, two-year, semi-rural community college that awards associate degrees and prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities or to enter directly into employment. When considering to attend Gloucester County College, prospective international students should be aware that:

• GCC is a commuter college. There is no on-campus housing, and the college does not maintain any type of housing referral list. It is the sole responsibility of the student to find housing.
• Private transportation will be necessary. Public transportation is limited. A car is preferable.
• Proficiency in the English language is a condition of acceptance. GCC does not have an intensive English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program.
• International students are not eligible to apply for financial aid. Proof of full financial support is required by the United States federal government as well as by GCC.
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Estimated Annual Budget 2010/2011 International students are not eligible to apply for Financial Aid or off-campus employment; therefore, they must enter GCC with full financial support.
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SEVIS I-901 Fee
Effective September 1, 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has implemented the SEVIS I-901 fee. For a complete list of questions and answers on all aspects of the SEVIS I-901 fee go to the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) website.
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Application Process
Gloucester County College is authorized by the United States Citizen and Immigration Service to issue the Form I-20AB to eligible international students who wish to enroll at GCC full time. This document is required to obtain an F-1 (student) visa. The United States Citizen and Immigration Service and GCC require the following documentation before an I-20AB can be issued and before the prospective student is admitted to GCC:

• Complete and sign a Gloucester County College Application for Admission
• Submit a $20.00 (US dollars) nonrefundable application fee.
• Send an official transcript of all high school (or secondary school) work completed, including Leaving Certificate or Report of Graduation. All documents must be translated into English and certified as accurate by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers or by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES).
• Individuals who have completed university-level coursework outside of the United States, and wish to apply for transfer of credit, must submit an official detailed evaluation of their transcript. All documents must be translated into English and certified as accurate by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers or by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES).
• If transferring from another US college or university:
  1. Have an official transcript sent from your current US college or university.
  2. Submit a copy of your most recent I-20AB.
  3. Have your International Student Advisor complete the F-1 International Student Transfer Form.
  4. Submit a copy of a valid passport, visa, and I-94. (I-94 is usually stapled inside passport.)
• Complete an Affidavit of Sponsor, showing your sponsor is capable of and willing to provide for your financial needs while you attend Gloucester County College. This includes housing, tuition, books, supplies, and all other financial needs. You may use the USCIS Form I-134, Affidavit of Support OR Gloucester County College's Affidavit of Sponsor and the Supplemental Form. If using Gloucester County College forms, there are two options available for the sponsor. Option 1 is to be completed if the sponsor is using employment information. Option 2 is to be completed if the sponsor is using bank information. The amount to fund an international student at Gloucester County College is listed in the Estimated Annual Budget.
• English proficiency is required. International students from countries where English is not the first language of business must prove English proficiency. New students should submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. The minimum scores accepted are: 500 on the paper-based test; 173 on the computer-based test; 61 on the Internet-based test. GCC's Institutional Code is 2281. The web address for TOEFL is www.ets.org/toefl. Transfer students may prove proficiency by showing successful completion of an intensive ESL program or college-level English Composition I at an SEVP certified school.
• Complete and return the International Student Data Sheet
• Complete and return the International Student Responsibility form

The GCC application and all supporting documents should be received by the GCC Office of Student Services by July 15 for fall semester applicants, or November 15 for spring semester applicants. Students currently in F-1 status who are transferring from another US college or university may submit documents up to one month prior to the beginning of the semester.
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• New York City, New York: 100 miles (airports: John F Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 20 miles (airport: Philadelphia)
• Atlantic City, New Jersey: 45 miles (airport: Atlantic City)
• Washington, DC: 125 miles (airports: Baltimore Washington and Dulles)

Mail all forms to:
International Student Advisor
Gloucester County College
1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ  08080

Fax: (856) 468-8498

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