ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Florida National College is authorized under United States Federal Law, Immigration and Naturalization Act, Sections (101) (a) (15) (F) (I), and (101) (a) (15) (M) (I) to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Registration of students on an I-20 Visa must be for at least a period of four (4) months, the equal of one semester or 12 credits; this applies equally to the associate of science degree program, the career education diploma program or the certificate program. In order to process an I-20 Visa the applicants are required to fulfill the following admissions procedures:

  1. Application for admission, including all admissions credentials, must be received at least 30 days prior to the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll.
  2. High school academic transcript(s) must be official.
  3. Transcript(s) in languages other than English must include an official certified English translation.
  4. Foreign schools attended must have proper accreditation by the Ministry of Education of their country or a USA accrediting commission.
  5. Documented evidence of means of financial support must be provided to FNC for admission purposes and for issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20-A-B) form. This evidence is also required by the American Embassy or Consulate when applying for a student visa to enter the United States.
  6. International students must have funds available for paying fees when they register for their classes each semester. Financial aid in the form of grants or loans from federal or state sources is not available to international students.
  7. Students must arrive in the USA a week prior to the start date.
  8. Students must complete a semester of college work at FNC before they can transfer to another institution.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF AN I-20 VISA

All international students must have sufficient personal resources to pay full FNC registration and tuition fees, textbooks, living expenses, transportation expenses, and other incidental expenses while attending college in the United States. Documented evidence of means of financial support must be provided to Florida National College for admission purposes and issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20-A-B) form. This evidence is also required by the American Embassy or Consulate when applying for a student visa to enter the United States.

Non–Florida residents, upon their registration at FNC, will be required to submit the registration fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) and pay the semester fees in advance.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS REQUIREMENT FOR I-20 STUDENTS

All FNC students must be able to maintain a level of satisfactory progress (an average of “C” or 2.0) throughout their time at the institution. Florida National College is required by law to report to immigrant students who:
1. Do not report to FNC at the scheduled time;
2. Do not attend classes to the minimum extent required;
3. Terminate their attendance at FNC

Julia Sanchez
International Student Advisor
Ph: (305)821-3333 ext: 1039
hljulia@fnc.edu