Getting Started
Application Deadlines*
- Fall (August - December): July 1
- Spring (January - April): December 1
- Summer (May - July): April 1
*Application deadline only applies to submitting the online application.*
All required documentation must be received before Orientation. All documents must be approved before an I-20 will be issued. See "Submit Documentation" section below for more information.
Apply
Fill out the application online. All incoming international students should select "International" as the admit type (this includes transfer, re-admit, and first-time in college international students). Select "F-1" as the visa. See below for a list of programs available to international students.
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $50.00 will be billed to your account.
Program Options
- International First Time in College student: Please select an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Bachelor program admission requires completion of an Associate's degree.
- International Transfer student: International students are only eligible for in-person programs. Please select one of the in-person Bachelor's programs below:
- B.S. Construction
- B.S. Engineering Technology - Mechatronics and Robotics track only
- B.A.S. Interior Design
Submit Documentation
Before we can issue your initial I-20, we must have the following documentation:
- Copy of valid passport page.
- Completed Declaration of Finances form along with bank documentation.
- Completed International Student Form
- Request the evaluation of your educational transcripts.
- Only NACES-approved evaluation agenciesare accepted.
- We recommend SpanTran, Educational Credential Evaluators, World Education Services, or Josef Silny.
- All international transcripts must be translated (if not in English) and evaluated to determine their U.S equivalencies.
- Students must obtain the evaluation of their international transcripts from an approved evaluation agency first, then the evaluation agency will send the U.S equivalency report to us.
- High school transcripts can be evaluated on a document basis.
- College/University transcripts must be evaluated on a course by course basis.
- Students must obtain the evaluation of their international transcripts from an approved evaluation agency first, then the evaluation agency will send the U.S equivalency report to us.
- Only NACES-approved evaluation agenciesare accepted.
Estimated Yearly Cost of Attendance - International Student
| Average Expenses | English Language Institute (8 months) | College Credit/ Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5,600 | $9,165 | $10,192 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Living Expenses* | $8,000 | $22,685 | $22,685 |
| Health Insurance | $1,200 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Total | $15,400 | $35,295 | $35,295 |
*If you have an Affidavit of Living expenses, you only need to show proof of funding for $12,610 at the Associate's level or $13,637 at the Bachelor's level.
Estimated living expenses are based on the CollegeBoard calculation for the Central Florida area. Actual expenses may vary.
F-1 Visa Interview
Once you receive your I-20, you can pay your SEVIS fee and make an appointment at your embassy or consulate to solicit your F-1 visa. Make sure to bring all of your documentation to the interview. For more information, visit our F-1 Visa Process page.
Arrive in the United States
You may enter the US up to 30 days prior to the program start date listed on your I-20. You will need to purchase mandatory health insurance and maintain the insurance for the duration of your F-1 visa.
F-1 visa applicants are advised to wait for visa approval prior to making travel arrangements and/or purchasing airline tickets.
Check-In with ISO
You will need to check-in with the International Student Office once you arrive in the US.
- The Check-In process is completed online in the F1 Student Resource Canvas course.
- You will upload your F1 visa and I-94
- Attend the mandatory International Student Orientation (details provided in your acceptance letter)
- Complete the F-1 Responsibilities Agreement
- Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee
- Purchase the mandatory health insurance
Placement Test
All Seminole State students who studied part of high school in a country where English is not the only official language are required to:
- Complete a timed writing sample for possible placement into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in addition to having college-ready PERT, ACT or SAT scores.
- Complete the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) test in addition to completing the timed writing sample if PERT, ACT or SAT scores are not college-ready.
- Score at LOEP EAP Intermediate (EAP 400) level to take the PERT math test.
- Complete the EAP sequence without a retake of PERT/LOEP after starting the sequence (Students may retake PERT/LOEP and Writing sample after two year's absence from sequence for advancement purposes).
