International Students

1. Application for Admission. (document)
   The application should be filled out completely, dated and signed. There is no application fee. All questions must be answered, especially birth date, birth place, and major field of study for application to be complete.
   
   
2. Proof of English Language Proficiency.
   TOEFL test is NOT required for enrollment in Kilgore College. ACT and SAT are not required.
   
   Kilgore Assessment.
   Every new student at Kilgore will be assessed in reading, writing and math once you arrive on KC campus. This assessment determines placement in academic credit classes or a partial academic load plus ESOL classes.
   
   
3. Evidence of Financial Support. (document)
   The statement requires the signature of the applicant, the applicant's sponsor and the sponsor's bank official and must have an official seal. Kilgore College does not have on-campus employment programs for international students. International students are not allowed to work off-campus. Therefore, you must show proof of financial stability to attend Kilgore College. A statement, in English and U.S. funds, from your bank is acceptable.
   
   
4. Transcripts. (document)
   submit official transcripts from your secondary school (translated into English) and each U.S. college or university if previously attended. A minimum "C" average is required on all U.S. transfer transcripts.
   
   
5. Immunization Record.
   A. Written proof of a negative tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray taken within the past year is required.
   B. Written proof of diphtheria/tetanus immunizations taken within the past ten years is required.
   C. Completed Kilgore College medical form.
   
   
6. Proof of medical insurance.
   U.S. or International medical insurance is required since medical costs in U.S. are expensive. International insurance provides better coverage. If you do not have International insurance you will be required to purchase insurance which costs approximately $600 per semester.
   
   
7. Transfer Clearance Form.
   Students holding F-1 visas who are transferring from a U.S. college or university, language institute or high school must have the enclosed transfer clearance form completed by the foreign student advisor at the student's previous school. The form should be sent directly to Mrs. Thornhill. To be eligible to transfer, a student must be enrolled full-time (12 semester hours) during the previous semester.
   
   
8. Copy of Immigration Documents.
   Copies of the visa, the I-94 (arrival/departure record) and the student copy of the I-20 (for applicants who hold F-1 visas) are required for transfer students from other U.S. colleges. Copies will be made when you arrive on campus for students coming to the U.S. for the first time.
   
   
9. Dorm Reservation.
   If you wish to live on campus in a dorm, return enclosed housing card and deposit to Mrs. Thornhill as soon as possible to ensure a reservation of a room. Make checks or money orders for $200 payable to Kilgore College.
   

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