Nashua Community College welcomes students from around the world
1. Application for Admission
International students must apply and submit all required application materials at least 90 days prior to the start of the semester OR by the application deadline if applying to a competitive program, whichever comes first. International Students can apply to most Associate Degree programs.
2. $100 Non-Refundable International Student Application Fee
International students must submit a one-time International Student Admissions fee of $100. Before paying this fee, be sure that you can meet all of the below requirements and fully intend to go through with the enrollment process.
Payment options include: Check, money order sent with your application documents, or you can contact our Financial Services Office at 603 578-8902 to pay with a credit card. Please note a 2.75% convenience fee will be charged for credit card payments.
3. Required Documentation
International students must submit official secondary, post-secondary school transcripts and university academic records. If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official, notarized translation.
If you’re seeking transfer credit from college coursework completed outside the U.S., you must provide a course-by-course degree credential evaluation. A list of credential evaluation services can be found at the National Association for Credential Evaluation Services.
To study at Nashua Community College, you must prove English Proficiency. To prove English proficiency, you can take the Accuplacer Placement test which can be taken remotely. Sign up here: https://nashuacc.edu/admissions/placement/accuplacer/
You must provide a letter of support from the person(s) who will be financially responsible for your education and living expenses while studying at NCC. This letter must be in English and include:
- Your name
- Your intent to attend Nashua Community College
- Your sponsor’s relation to you
- The amount of money your sponsor has available for your expenses
- Your sponsor’s name and contact information
- The signature of your sponsor and the date on which they signed
You’ll need to submit this document through the online application portal.
You’ll need a letter or bank statement from the financial institution that holds funds of the person(s) financially responsible for you as a student. 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. Students attending Nashua Community College are required to demonstrate at least $25,000 available for their studies.
If you are planning to request an F-2 visa for dependents, you must also submit copies of the dependent’s current passport and immigration documents and include the cost for the dependent’s expenses in your financial support documents (an additional $9,900 for the first dependent, $3,500 for each additional dependent). You’ll need to submit a letter with the dependent’s documents, specifying the dependent’s name, date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship, and relationship to you.
International students must submit copies of their current passport, visa and any additional immigration documents. If you are currently in the United States, you must include your current Visa and Duration of Status (D/S) card.
If you are an international student currently in the U.S. with an F-1 visa at another college, you need to meet with the designated school official (DSO) at your current college and complete the International Student Transfer Form.
4. Admissions Decision
Upon satisfactory completion of the steps listed above and the receipt of all required documents, you will be notified of an admissions decision within 2 to 3 weeks. If you are accepted to NCC, you will receive a letter of acceptance and a request for a 100$ non-refundable tuition deposit.
5. $100 Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit
International students must pay for a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100.
Payment options include: Check, money order sent with your application documents, or you can contact our Financial Services Office at 603-578-8902 to pay with a credit card. Please note a 2.75% convenience fee will be charged for credit card payments.
6. Course Registration
Once your tuition deposit is paid, your advisor will meet with you for course registration.
7. Issuing the 1-20
Once the tuition deposit is received, NCC will issue you a Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility). The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires Form I-20 for entry into the U.S. on a student F-1 visa. The I-20 shows your eligibility for student status. A valid I-20 must be kept at all times during your period of study in the US.
Before a Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 visa can be issued, applicants must have submitted all documents required and be accepted into a full-time program (12 credits or more per semester). If you are already in the U.S., a change of status may be necessary.
8. Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
Before you visit an embassy or consulate office to apply for the F-1 visa, you must pay the I-901 fee. Here is the info about the fee: https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901
9. F-1 Visa
International students must bring the Form I-20, your passport, acceptance letter, proof of your SEVIS fee payment, and documentation of your financial support as part of your visa interview. To apply for an F-1 Visa, visit the American embassy or consular office. You can review information about the student visa application process on the Study in the States website at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students.
10. Health Insurance
Healthcare in the U.S. is expensive. You’re required to submit proof of health insurance upon arrival to the college. This information is not required with your applications. You can download a list of U.S.-based insurance companies here. This is just a sample of companies that provide insurance services.
11. Arrive to NCC
International Students may arrive in the US no more than 30 days prior to the program start date listed in your I-20. You need to report your arrival to the college’s PDSO (Principle Designated School Official) and submit items such as copies of your F-1 visa, proof of health insurance, and verification of your physical US address and contact information no later than the first week of the semester.
When you arrive, Admissions will help you sign up for an orientation.
Questions About Applying
Before you apply, please review the following information:
- International students are welcome to enroll in most Associate Degree programs. Certificate programs are not eligible for F-1 status. Applications for certificate programs will be withdrawn.
- International students may begin their studies in the Fall or Spring semester. If you select Summer, your application will be moved to the next available Fall term.
- Financial aid and scholarships are not available for F-1 international students. U.S. federal aid is not applicable.
- International students must be fully self-funded or sponsored and provide proof of at least $25,000 to cover educational and living expenses.
- NCC is a commuter college and does not offer on-campus housing. Off-campus housing is limited and costly; most international students live with local family or sponsors.
- NCC does not guarantee employment or work opportunities for international students.
- Applications are reviewed only after the non-refundable $100 International Student Admissions fee is received. Please confirm your intent to enroll and funding availability before submitting payment.