International Student Application

Academic Term	Classes Begin	Application Deadline for students outside the US or changing status	Application Deadline for F-1 transfer students
Spring Semester 2023	January 9, 2023	October 1, 2022	December 1, 2022
Fall Semester 2023	August 21, 2023	May 1, 2023	July 1, 2023
Spring Semester 2024	January 8, 2024	October 1, 2023	December 1, 2023

All International Students must provide proof of English proficiency as part of their application in order to be eligible for a Form I-20. Please provide documentation of one of the following:

Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum scores: Internet-Based Test 61; Paper Test 500; Computer Test 173
• Century College school code: 6388
• Scores valid: two years

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Academic

• The minimum IELTS score is 5.5
• Century College school code: 6388
• Scores valid: two years

Duolingo English Test

• Minimum score: 90
• Scores valid: two years

ACT

• Minimum score: 21 in Reading or 18 in English
• Scores valid: five years

SAT EWR

• Minimum score: 480
• Scores valid: five years

U.S. college-level coursework

• Completion of ENGL 1021 equivalency with a grade of C- or higher or completion of three college-level reading intensive courses with grades of B- or higher.
• Submit unofficial transcripts with your application materials

Successful graduation from an English-medium high school or university. An original letter, in English, from the school principal/headmaster/rector on school letterhead is required. The letter must state that English is the medium of instruction and attest to the applicant’s English language abilities.

Applicants in Minnesota also have the option to meet the English Proficiency requirement through a proctored English proficiency exam at Century College. Please email intladmissions@century.edu to explore if you are eligible for this option and to schedule the exam.

Submit high school or secondary school certificates showing the date of completion. The certificate must lead to university study. An English translation is required if the original document is not in English.

If you have completed a Cambridge Assessment, please submit all O/GSCE/A/AS related documents you have. We will accept O-Levels/GSCE, as long as you have completed English, Math, and three other passes in academic areas.

If you are applying as an F-1 visa transfer student from a college within the United States, please submit official university/college transcripts for credit evaluation.

Century College offers a first-rate education with tuition rates among the lowest in Minnesota. International Students pay the same tuition rate as domestic students, making Century College a tremendous value. F-1 students must have the financial resources to live and study in the United States. Financial aid is not available and there are few scholarships and on-campus jobs for International Students. Students must be prepared to have sufficient funds available to pay all necessary expenses for the duration of their studies at Century College.

Submit a signed and notarized Financial Responsibility Form.

• A notary is someone that is licensed by the State to authenticate documents and witness signatures. You can find a notary at many banks and public libraries. If the person(s) signing the form are not in the United States, they should have their signature witnessed and notarized by someone in a position similar to a notary in their country.

Submit supporting financial documents as evidence of the funds listed on the Financial Responsibility Form
Students using personal funds, or a sponsor must provide bank documents with “accessible funds” such as savings or checking account balances. Salary statements, tax documents, retirement funds, lines of credit, investment portfolios, et cetera are not acceptable. All supporting bank documents must:

• be issued within 90 days of the date of submission to Century College
• include the name of the account holder (student or sponsor), date, bank name, and a total balance (Please black out all account numbers.)
• have a certified English translation if the original documents are not in English
• be stamped or signed as certified originals or certified true copies if from a bank outside of the United States

If the bank account is in the name of a business, you must also provide a letter from the bank indicating that your sponsor has access to the account. The letter, on bank letterhead, must include the full name of your sponsor, and the business name on the account, and be signed and dated by the bank.

Students with a scholarship or government sponsorship must provide a signed copy of the award letter. The letter must be on letterhead and include the effective dates of the scholarship/sponsorship.

The financial responsibility form and supporting documents are used to confirm a student has the financial resources to live and study in the United States. In order to issue a Form I-20, Century College must have evidence that the funds are available.

• International Student Supplemental Admissions Form
• International Student Agreement Form
• Copy of original passport
• Copy of current visa and I-94 (if currently in F-1 status or applying to change status inside the U.S.)
• F-2 Dependent Form (only if you are bringing dependents)

Students transferring in F-1 status from a school within the United States must also submit:

• Unofficial U.S. college/university transcripts (if planning to transfer credit, also submit official transcripts to Transfer Student Services)
• Copy of I-20 Form from the current school

The SEVIS school code for Century College is SPM214F00424000.

Note: If you are an F-1 student at a different college and you are not transferring your SEVIS record to Century College, you will be a visiting student. Visiting students do not need to complete the International Student application process and supplemental documents. Please follow the admissions steps for Visiting Students.