• Be 18 years of age Be a high school graduate or GED holder​
• Have a grade point average of 2.0 (C grade average)
•  English proficiency test minimum score: TOEFL: 500PBT / 175CBT / 61iBT; IELTS: 6; Cambridge Exam: PET; CEFR: B1; and STEP Test: 2A; GTEC: 1076​​, or a satisfactory score on the RSCCD English Placement Test​
• Complete the  International Student Application Form 2020-2021.pdf
• Submit the required documentation and fees 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• International Student Application Form 2020-2021.pdf
• Instruction for Receiving I-20 (pdf)
• Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 U.S. dollars with a minimum English proficiency test score and are applying directly to Santa Ana College credit program.
• Official academic transcripts and diploma of all language school, high school, and previous college work. Official English translations are required.
• Affidavit of Support
• Bank Certification of sufficient funds to meet international student fee requirements. Official bank statement or official bank letter (must be on the bank letterhead) dated within the last 6 months with the balance of your account listed on the document (minimum of USD 23,418​​.00).
• Physicians Report certifying good physical health.
• English proficiency test score ​
• Autobiographical Statement (2 pages/ Freestyle) 

Additional documents for transfer students 

• Transfer Eligibility Form​ (students currently in the U.S.)
• Copy of I-20 (students currently in the U.S.)
• Copy of Visa, I-94, (students currently in the U.S)
• 2 sets of the official transcript from U.S. schools 
  

F-1 Concurrent Enrollment

If you are an F-1 student currently studying at another college or university* in the United States with a valid I-20, you are welcome to take part-time classes at Santa Ana College. Please bring the following documents to our office (JSC-208):

• A concurrent permission letter from your current college/university. 
• The letter must include course names as well as the semester you will be taking the classes. A new permission letter is required for each semester when taking a class at Santa Ana College.
• Your current I-20
• Your valid passport, visa, and printed I-94
• Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 U.S. dollars​
• Santa Ana College Admissions Application
  

*Please note: Students who are currently enrolled at a language school for "language training" will not be permitted to take part-time classes at Santa Ana College per Department of Homeland Security and Immigration Services regulations. 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION​

After you have collected all your application materials, please e-mail, mail, or hand-carry your application packet to the International Student Office. These documents will not be returned to you once they are submitted to the college.​

Application Filing Period

All applicants are required to submit all of the required documents to be considered for admission to the college.

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