International Students

What would you like to do?

Earn an associate degree and remain at Broward College to complete a bachelor's degree

Earn an associate degree, then transfer to a university

Enhance your experience - involvement beyond the classroom is refreshing and a good way to make friends. Opportunities include clubs, leadership development, recreational activities, performing and cultural arts, athletics, student government, fitness, and more.

The choice is yours - we hope you will choose Broward College.

Students are at the heart of everything we do. Always have been. Always will be.

Application Deadlines
Term	Session 1	Application Deadline Outside the U.S.^{^}	Application Deadline for F1 transfers in the U.S. and new applicants from Canada & Bermuda^{^}
FALL	mid-August to mid-December (16 weeks)	June 25	July 15
SPRING	early-January to early-May (16 weeks)	September 15	November 14
SUMMER	mid-May to early-August (12 weeks)	March 15	April 15
^{^} We will review applications on a rolling basis after the deadlines.

Term

Session 1

Application Deadline Outside the U.S.^{^}

Application Deadline for F1 transfers in the U.S. and new applicants from Canada & Bermuda^{^}

FALL

mid-August to mid-December
(16 weeks)

June 25

July 15

SPRING

early-January to early-May
(16 weeks)

September 15

November 14

SUMMER

mid-May to early-August
(12 weeks)

March 15

April 15

^{^} We will review applications on a rolling basis after the deadlines.

Application Steps

Before an applicant can be fully accepted as an international student and receive the Form I-20, used to apply for the F1 student visa, the application steps below need to be completed.

Programs not available to international students: International F1/M1 students are NOT eligible to enroll in certain programs, including, but not limited to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); the Paramedic Technical Certificate; the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI); Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Automotive Service Management Technology & Marine Engineering Management; Associate of Science (AS) degrees in Applied Technology Management - Construction, Building Construction, Early Childhood Education, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Human Services, Paralegal Studies, Applied Technology Management - Management*, Culinary Arts Management*, Medical Laboratory Technology*, Medical Assisting*, or any programs for which the majority of classes are not available on-campus (face-to-face) as required by federal regulations for F1 international students.

* Students who have completed the required articulated courses for the Medical Lab Tech, Culinary Arts, or Medical Assisting programs at an authorized technical school, may apply to the programs.

Students whose primary language is not English and who wish to enroll in a degree program must provide proof of English proficiency in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (PDF) Level 3 classes or above. Students with language placement scores at Level 3 or 4 will be admissible to an academic program and required to take additional language training classes. A student placed in the Language Training program will be eligible to continue with a college degree without reapplying or getting a new visa upon program completion.

Online Application Instructions

Pre-Application Steps:

Read descriptions on types of students carefully, Students applying for a bachelor's degree (BS/BAS), must be a transfer or returning student and have 60 qualifying university credits
Say no to "Are you interested in a Limited Access Health Science Program" unless you have the prerequisite classes required for admission

Application Steps:

If you did not graduate from a United States high school, choose the country where you completed your secondary education (high school). In the next line, type in the country where you graduated, and a dropdown list will appear. You will see a list of U.S. accredited schools, diplomas, or leaving certificates from your country. If your country uses the British education system you will select the external exam you took (such as GCE, CXC, BGCSE, WAEC, WASC, KCSE, or HKCE). Diplomas or leaving certificates with characters (i.e., Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and other languages) must also include an American Translators Association (ATA). Certified English language translation of the document.
If you have attended postsecondary school (university or college), list the institutions you have attended. You must disclose and attach a transcript for all schools attended even if you did not graduate. If your transcript is not in English, you must attach a certified English translation from a member of the American Translators Association (ATA).

Begin or complete the online application: Apply to Broward College

For Application Steps 2, 3, and 4 you must use the online Dynamic Forms to submit the required documents electronically.

Note for filling out Dynamic Forms: You must create a username and password using your personal email. Your Broward College (BC) email will not be active until you are enrolled. You can only use the BC username to log in to your student portal, myBC.

International Student Supplemental Application: This online Dynamic Form is used by international student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) to provide the personal information required during the application process to Broward College.

Documents to be attached to the Supplemental Application:

PASSPORT (biographical page)
Applicants under the F1 immigration status who want to transfer their Form I-20 to Broward College must also attach their current I-20, I-94, or F1 visa (if applicable)
EDUCATION RECORDS
High School (secondary education): Appropriate proof of high school graduation is required for acceptance. For most countries outside the United States, this is satisfied by attaching a copy of your official high school diploma or leaving the certificate to the Supplemental Application and then bringing the original document to Broward College after arriving in Florida.
For diplomas or leaving certificates using characters (i.e., Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, etc.) you must also provide a certified American Translators Association (ATA) English language translation of the document.
Students with credentials from countries using the British education system must show General Proficiency on the GCE, CXC, BGCSE, WAEC, WASC, or HKCE exams, and should not submit high school transcripts or diplomas.
For high schools in the United States or overseas high schools that are regionally accredited by a U.S. accrediting body, an official transcript must be sent to the Registrar's Office.
IMPORTANT: Original documents will be required upon arrival at Broward College. Records from U.S. institutions must be OFFICIAL.
University Transcripts (post-secondary education): Students who have attended a post-secondary institution must provide a copy of the official transcript even when courses are in progress. If the document is not in English, the applicant must also provide a certified English translation from a member of the American Translators Association (ATA). A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or its equivalent is required.
IMPORTANT: Although you are attaching copies of your post-secondary transcripts and translations to the supplemental application, once you are accepted to Broward College, you must also send official transcripts (and any required ATA translations) directly to the Registrar's Office. The transcripts should show that there is no coursework in progress. Click the link for instructions on how to Send Transcripts to Broward College.
Video: How to check if your official transcripts have been received by the Broward College Registrar's Office
DEPENDENT(S) RECORD (if applicable)
If you are applying for your spouse or children to get an F2 visa, you must attach their passport biographical pages as well.
If you are an F1 transfer student with dependents, we also need their I-20, I-94, and F2 visas, if applicable.

For Application Steps 2, 3, and 4 you must use the online Dynamic Forms to submit required documents electronically.

Note for filling out Dynamic Forms: You must create a username and password using your personal email. Your Broward College (BC) email will not be active until after you are enrolled. You can only use the BC username to log in to your student portal, myBC.

Use the Placement Test Form*: to either attach a placement test result (TOELF, IELTS, SAT, ACT, etc.) or to request a Broward College placement test (see below). This is a requirement for admission.

Test Location and Cost: If you are currently in South Florida, you can request to take a Broward College test on campus. If you are not in South Florida, you need to request a remote test. There are testing and proctoring fees for remote tests.

Students from English-speaking countries: must take an ACCUPLACER Next Generation (NG) test unless they have valid SAT or ACT scores or postsecondary transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited institution that waives them from testing.

Students from Non-English-Speaking Countries: must take the Levels of English Proficiency ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) test, unless they can submit a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or another valid test listed on the EAP Placement Test Table. Students from non-English speaking countries with valid college-level SAT or ACT scores in English and Reading, do not need further testing.

Applicants from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, showing high school transcripts with the following English grades are eligible to take the ACCUPLACER NG. However, if the applicant does not place at the college level for reading and English, the applicant must take the LOEP.

Sweden - VG (pass with distinction) or higher (1996 - 2012). VG is equivalent to B in the U.S.
Sweden - D or higher (as of June 2014). D is equivalent to B in the U.S.
Norway - 4 (good competence in the subject) or higher. 4 is equivalent to B in the U.S.
Denmark - C (good) or higher. C is equivalent to B in the U.S.

For Application Steps 2, 3, and 4 you must use the online Dynamic Forms to submit required documents electronically.

Note for sponsors filling out Dynamic Forms: The Financial Affidavit of Support is a Dynamic form. If you are using a sponsor other than yourself, you will need an email for your sponsor that is different from yours. You should inform your sponsor(s) that they will need to create a username and password before being able to complete and electronically sign the form.

Financial Affidavit of Support: This online Dynamic Form is used by international student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) to provide proof of financial support for their studies at Broward College. Applicants will state if they have a financial sponsor(s) or if they are using personal funds. Applicants who have more than one source of financial sponsorship will need to submit a Financial Affidavit of Support for each sponsor. The sponsor's bank statement or letter MUST be attached to the Financial Affidavit.

Most recent bank letter/statement: The account holder must be the same as the sponsor listed on the financial affidavit. If using a bank statement, you only need to submit the summary page showing the bank name, account holder, date of the statement, available account balance, and currency. If the currency is not shown on the bank statement or letter, ISSO will calculate conversion to USD based on the currency of the country where the bank is located. We do not accept 401K plans or other retirement accounts, life insurance policies, tax return documents, paystubs, or other payroll documents.

Estimated Annual Cost of Education:
- Associate (freshman and sophomore level classes) - $22,500 (USD)
- Associate in Science in Professional Pilot Technology - $50,000 (USD)
- Bachelor (junior and senior-level classes) - $27,500 (USD)
- Language Training program - $22,500 (USD)
- $7,000 (USD) is required per dependent accompanying the F1

Students who start in Summer or Spring will need to expect first-year tuition costs of $15,000 to $20,000. See Estimated Cost of Attendance for additional information.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Affidavit of Support for Living Expenses: This form is OPTIONAL and used by international student applicants living with a relative or family friend in South Florida. The person signing the form will be responsible for all living expenses (i.e. housing, transportation, food, etc.). When using this form, the sponsor providing the Financial Affidavit of Support can deduct the following amounts from the total funds required: (1) $12,500 (USD) for the student and (2) $7,000 (USD) for each dependent, if applicable.

Disclaimer: Students who use the Affidavit of Support for Living Expenses may be required to present Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) to the embassy when applying for the F-1 student visa. Students must contact the American Embassy, before going for the interview, to make sure he/she is bringing all the necessary financial documents. The I-134 is presented to the embassy, not Broward College.

Applications are reviewed once all forms with the required documentation and test scores are received and approved by ISSO. The estimated review time is 3-5 weeks. Priority is given to applications for the immediate upcoming term. The International Student Services Office (ISSO) endeavors to process all applications as quickly as possible.

ISSO will notify accepted applicants by email.

F1 applicants transferring the Form I-20 from another school to Broward College must submit the F1 Transfer Form.

F1 TRANSFER FORM - This form is used by international student applicants (F1 immigration status) to determine if the Form I-20 can be transferred to Broward College (BC) upon acceptance. The Designated School Official (DSO) from the current school cannot release the SEVIS record to BC until the applicant provides the official acceptance letter from the International Student Services Office (ISSO).

The Form I-20 will be processed as follows:

Applying for the F1 student visa in the home country: The student will receive the acceptance letter and I-20 to apply for the student visa at the American Embassy or Consulate. Once the F1 visa is approved, the student may travel to the United States no earlier than thirty (30) days before the program start date as stated on the I-20.
Transferring the I-20: Students transferring their Form I-20 from another institution to Broward College (BC) must provide the acceptance letter from ISSO to the Designated School Official (DSO) at their current school. The transfer I-20 will be issued once the SEVIS record has been released to BC and the student is registered for classes as required.
Changing immigration status in the United States (U.S.): Students intending to change their immigration status in the U.S. should seek legal counsel to understand the process. All original education records must be received by Broward College before ISSO meets with the student and processes the Form I-20 for the change of status (COS). Students are only eligible to register for classes once the F1 immigration status has been approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Students must review all acceptance documents to understand their next steps, including but not limited to, paying the SEVIS fee, providing proof of health insurance coverage, and registering for classes.

Freshman and Sophomore years or Language Training program:

Estimated cost of tuition for one academic year (at least 24 credits and 30 weeks) at $373 per credit hour: $8,952
Estimated cost for laboratory fees and books: $1048
Estimated annual cost of living expenses:* $12,500
Total estimated annual cost of attendance: $22,500
Total estimated annual cost of attendance for Associate of Science in Professional Pilot Technology: $50,000 ($22,500 + $27,500 flight training costs)

* The estimated annual cost of living expenses is $12,500. Broward College does not provide housing.
Note: Students and/or their sponsor(s) must show $22,500 to be admitted to Broward College and to show the embassy to get their F1 visa. However, there are additional expenses of which students need to be aware:

All students are required to have health insurance. The estimated annual cost of health insurance is $1300. Broward College does not sell health insurance.

The estimated cost of $5000 per term or $10,000 per year for tuition and books is based on students who start in the Fall Term and then take vacation in the Summer. While students who apply to start in a Summer or Spring term still only need to show $10,000 for tuition and books plus living expenses to be admitted to the embassy, students who start in the Summer Term must attend classes three terms in a row (Summer, Fall, Spring) and would need to be prepared for three consecutive terms of $5,000 each for tuition and books ($15,000 total) before taking a Summer vacation. Students who start in the Spring Term would need to attend classes for four consecutive terms (Spring, Summer, Fall, and then the following Spring) for a total of $20,000 before taking a Summer vacation. The consecutive term rule may not apply to F1 transfer students.

Junior and Senior Years:

Estimated cost of tuition for one academic year (at least 24 credits and 30 weeks) at $589.45 per credit hour: $14,146.80
Estimated cost for laboratory fees and books: $853.20
Estimated annual cost of living expenses:* $12,500
Total estimated annual cost of attendance: $27,500

*The estimated annual cost of living expenses is $12,500. Broward College does not provide housing.
Note: Students and/or their sponsor(s) must show $27,500 to be admitted to Broward College and to show the embassy to get their F1 visa. However, there are additional expenses of which students need to be aware:

All students are required to have health insurance. The estimated annual cost of health insurance is $1300. Broward College does not sell health insurance.

The estimated cost of $7,500 per term or $15,000 per year for tuition and books is based on students who start in the Fall Term and then take vacation in the Summer. While students who apply to start in a Summer or Spring term still only need to show $15,000 for tuition and books plus living expenses to be admitted to the embassy, students who start in the Summer Term must attend classes three terms in a row (Summer, Fall, Spring) and would need to be prepared for three consecutive terms of $7,500 each for tuition and books ($22,500 total) before taking a Summer vacation. Students who start in the Spring Term would need to attend classes four consecutive terms (Spring, Summer, Fall, and then following Spring) for a total of $30,000 before taking a Summer vacation. The consecutive term rule may not apply to F1 transfer students.