Application Requirements for Prospective International Students

Thank you for your interest in Brookhaven College. The following information will explain the admission procedures and documents required of non-immigrant international students. All documents must be original or notarized copies and must be received by the appropriate deadline to begin the admission process.

Faxes will NOT be accepted

Application Deadlines

Required Documents

1. Application for International Student Admission

   We must have accurate student information, including your home country address to issue an I-20

2. Evidence of Financial Support

   United States immigration regulations require non-immigrant students to verify that they will have the necessary funds available to pay for all educational, living and other expenses while they study in the United States.

   If the sponsor lives outside of the United States the following documents are required:

   • Affidavit of Support for Sponsors Outside United States
   • A bank statement issued within the last three (3) months, submitted in a sealed envelope from the issuing bank/institution showing a minimum balance of $17,000 U.S. dollars.

   If the applicant is a Self-Sponsored Applicant, the following documents are required:

   • Affidavit of Support for Self-Sponsored Applicants
   • A bank statement issued within the last three (3) months, submitted in a sealed envelope from the issuing bank/institution showing a minimum balance of $17,000 U.S. dollars.

   If the sponsor lives in the United States, the following documents are required:

   • Notarized Affidavit of Support for United States Residents (I-134)
   • A bank statement issued within the last three (3) months, showing a minimum balance of $17,000 U.S. dollars.
   • A copy of most recent W2 form, tax return or employment verification letter including annual salary may be required.

3. Student Guidelines to Maintain Legal F-1 Status

   Please read carefully the requirements to maintain F-1 status, sign and return.

4. I-20 Checklist

   This document will be used to keep track of all submitted application documents.

5. Tuberculosis Testing

   • Out-of-country students will complete testing for freedom from tuberculosis when they arrive at Brookhaven College before registration in classes is allowed.
   • Transfer Students must submit proof of test taken in the U.S. within the last year with all transfer documents.

Transfer Students

Students currently in the United States attending another college or university must provide:

• Application for International Student Admission
• Evidence of Financial Support
• Student Guidelines
• Copy of most recent I-20
• Copy of most recent I-94 and biographical pages of passport
• Copy of tuberculosis test results taken in U.S. in past year
• Official transcripts from all U.S. schools attended showing a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Transfer Eligibility Form completed and signed by last school attended

Proof of English Language Proficiency - TOEFL

• A TOEFL score is not required for admission into the Intensive English Program.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 197 computer-based, 71 Internet-based or 530 paper version is required to be considered for college-level programs. (Brookhaven College code #: 6070)
• Criteria for exemption from the TOEFL may be found at www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/admiss/interna.cfm

International Student Financial Guide

Academic year expenses (Estimated average expenses for 12-month academic year)

Students should be prepared to pay tuition in full upon registration.

*These are average cost figures for a single student living away from home. Individual circumstances may vary. Additional financial support must be shown for dependents.

Dependents

Please provide the following for all dependents who will accompany the F1 student to the U.S.:

• Copy of passport biographical pages for each dependent
• Additional financial support for each dependent (Spouse: $5,000; Each Child: $3,000)

Educational opportunities are offered by Brookhaven College without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation.