COVID DISCLAIMER: Broward College is committed to making sure that international students have the classes in the required modalities that will allow them to maintain their F1 status. Students who started their F1 status after March 9, 2020, are required to have at least one class (3 credits) on campus. Students need to be ready and willing to take face-to-face classes at the locations and times they are available.

STEP 1: Apply online

STEP 2: Fill out and submit the electronic supporting document forms. Passports, bank statements, education records, and other documents must be attached to the online Dynamic forms.

STEP 3: Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable application fee.

STEP 4: Complete any required testing.

STEP 5: A student's application is reviewed as soon as it is complete (all documents and required test scores received). The estimated review period is 7 to 10 business days. During peak times, it may take 14 business days. Completed applications are reviewed in the order received. If the application is complete and the applicant is admissible, the student will be notified, and the acceptance packet and I-20 immigration document will be sent to the student.

Before Applying, Read the Information Below:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Certificate programs: These programs require the M-1 vocational student visa, but not all programs/certificates qualify for the M-1 visa. Students interested in an AAS or certificate must contact the International Student Services Office (ISSO) at isso@broward.edu or 954-201-7228 BEFORE APPLYING.

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Science fields: These programs have limited access requiring specific admission criteria. Acceptance to Broward College does not guarantee acceptance to a Health Science program. International students are not eligible to receive an I-20 for a specific A.S. in a Health Sciences field without proof of acceptance from the Health Sciences Department. Students may apply for the Associate of Arts (A.A.) with a transfer major in Health Sciences to be able to take the pre-requisites necessary to apply for an A.S. degree in Health Sciences at a later time. Students who were previously awarded a bachelor's degree are NOT eligible to apply for an A.A. degree. In this case, the student may apply to the A.S. in Health Science Navigator in order to take the pre-requisites necessary to apply to the desired program later.

Programs not available to international students: International students are NOT eligible to enroll in certain programs, including, but not limited to, Automotive Service Management Technology, Marine Engineering Management, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Technical Certificate, and Emergency Medical Services.

Bachelor's degree-seeking students: Must have earned a two-year degree or 60 credits before applying.

Students whose primary language is not English and wish to enroll in a degree program: Must provide proof of English proficiency. Students with a basic level of English proficiency can apply for the Language Training program (English as a Second Language) first. Upon completion of the language program, students can enroll in a college degree program.

Online Application Instructions

1. CREATE A LOGIN: to be used for the application process. Make sure you have access to the email you provide as a validation code will be emailed to you.
   • Choose Enrollment Intention, Term, and Campus.
     Four options are available to international students:
   • Option 1: To transfer to another college or university (Associate of Arts degree). Designed for students who plan to transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor's degree.
   • Option 2: To earn a two-year degree and enter the workforce with a specific skill set (Associate of Science).
   • Option 3: To earn a Bachelor's degree at Broward College (only for students who already have completed an associate degree or 60 college-level credits).
   • Option 4: To enroll in college credit courses as a non-degree seeking student. Only for students who wish to enter the Language Training program - English as a Second Language (ESL). A basic level of English proficiency is required to enter this program. Students selecting this option will choose ESL under the Program of Study Selection page.
2. Completing the Address Section:
   • If using an address outside of the United States, only enter the city and country and leave the spaces for state and zip code blank.
3. Immigration Information:
   • Immigration Status: Select Non-Resident Alien
   • Visa Type: Select F1 Student Visa (leave visa issue and expiration dates blank)
4. To begin the online application process click on Create a Login
   If you have started an online application but did not submit it go to Complete the Application

Submit the required electronic supporting documents listed below.

Supplemental Application

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.

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 page) at this time.

All documents MUST be attached to your Supplemental Application.

Documents to be attached to the Supplemental Application:

• PASSPORT (biographical page)
• 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 to the Supplemental Application and then bringing the original document to Broward College after arriving in Florida.
  Only diplomas in Hebrew, Arabic, or Asian languages (e.g. Chinese languages and Japanese) must be translated into English by a member of the American Translators Association (ATA).
  Students with credentials from a British education system must provide four college-preparatory subject passes (or three college preparatory passes plus two non-academic subject passes) on the GCE, CXC, BGCSE, WAEC, WASC, or HKCE exams in General Proficiency certificates, and do not need to submit high school transcripts or diplomas.
  For high schools in the United States or overseas high schools that are regionally accredited in by a U.S. accrediting body, an official transcript must be sent to the Registrar’s Office.
  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: Original documents will be required upon arrival at Broward College. Records from U.S. institutions must be OFFICIAL.
• CURRENT F1 STUDENT DOCUMENTS (if applicable)
  If you are currently in the United States under an F1 visa, you must also attach to your Supplemental Application your current I-20, I-94, F1 visa (if applicable) and have your current Designated School Official (DSO) complete the F1 Transfer Eligibility Form. This form does not guarantee acceptance nor transfer. It is used to determine if the student can be transferred to Broward College upon acceptance.
• 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.

Financial Documents

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 the duration of their studies at Broward College. Applicants will state if they have a financial sponsor(s) or 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.

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.

Most recent bank letter/statement: Account holder must be the same as sponsor listed on the financial affidavit. Bank letter/statement must show funds available to cover the estimated annual cost of education (tuition, lab fees, books, and living expenses). If using a bank statement, our office requires a page that shows the date, name of the bank, name of the sponsor, type of account, and the account balance. Additional pages showing daily transactions are not required.

• 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): Provide this form only if the applicant will be living with a relative or friend in South Florida who will be responsible for all living expenses (i.e. housing, transportation, food, etc.) for the duration of the student's studies. If this form is provided, the financial sponsor can deduct USD $12,500 from the total funds required for the student and USD $7,000 for each dependent, if applicable.

Disclaimer: Students may be required to present Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) when applying for the F-1 student visa. Student must contact the American Embassy, before going for the interview, to make sure he/she is bringing all the necessary financial documents.

English Proficiency for non-native speakers

Students from non-English speaking countries must submit a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or other ELL test scores (PDF) eligible for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course placement. If a non-English speaking student has valid SAT or ACT scores that show they are at college level placement, that can be used for proof of English proficiency. 

If the applicant wants to receive a Form I-20 for a college degree program, placement must be at the college level, otherwise, their I-20 will be for the EAP program.

See STEP 4 for more information and testing instructions.

Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable application fee:

• Log in to your student account
  Use the password you created when you completed your online application
• Create password recovery questions, then click on the student portal tile (myBC)
• Read and complete all the policies before moving to the next step
  Note: if you do not see your information at the top of the page for the 2nd policy on finances, you have been logged out, restart the browser (close and open the browser)
• Once you get to your myBC homepage, you will see the $75 fee is owed in the top right corner
  click My Financials > Payment, and select your payment option

The term displayed is always for the current term even if you applied for a future term. Don't worry, the application fee is applied to you regardless of the term displayed. This is a one-time, non-refundable fee.

Students from English-speaking countries must take a PERT/ACCUPLACER test unless they have valid SAT or ACT scores or post-secondary transcripts that waive them from testing.

Students from non-English speaking countries must submit a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or other ELL test scores (PDF) eligible for EAP course placement. If you are in South Florida you may be able to take the Levels of English Proficiency (LOEP) test on a Broward College campus if it is available. Online testing of the LOEP may also be available.

Students from non-English speaking countries with valid college-level SAT or ACT scores in English and Reading, do not need any further testing.

Applicants from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, showing high school transcripts with the following English grades, are eligible to take the Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT). However, if the applicant does not place at the college level for reading and English an ELL test that is eligible for placement must be submitted or 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.

Applicants attending ELS Educational Services, Inc. may present proof of completion of level 109 or higher. The student is required to take the Levels of English Proficiency (LOEP) online for placement before acceptance.

Request an appointment for on-campus PERT/ACCUPLACER or LOEP testing. You can also request a remote PERT/ACCUPLACER test at that link as well.

For LOEP remote testing please send an email with your name and BC student ID number to isso@broward.edu

A student's application is reviewed as soon as it is complete (all documents and required test scores received). The estimated review period is 7 to 10 business days. During peak times, it may take 14 business days. Completed applications are reviewed in the order received. If the application is complete and the applicant is admissible, the student will be notified and the acceptance packet and I-20 immigration document will be sent to the student.

Applying for the F-1 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 in his/her home country.

Once the F-1 student 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: If the student is transferring the I-20 from another institution to Broward College, the International Student Services Office (ISSO) will process the acceptance letter. The student will bring the letter to the Designated School Official (DSO) at his/her current institution who will release the I-20 electronically in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System) to Broward College. The DSO will not release the I-20 to Broward College until the student provides the acceptance letter.

Changing the current immigration status: If the student intends to do a change of immigration status in the United States, he or she needs to seek legal counsel to understand the process. The International Student Services Office (ISSO) will process the I-20 for the change of status after meeting with the applicant. International students are only eligible to register for classes once the change of status is approved by USCIS (the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services).

STEP 1: Provide proof of Health Insurance Coverage (form included in the acceptance packet)

STEP 2: Provide the documents stated on page 2 of your acceptance letter:

• Original high school document
• Original university transcript with a translation from a certified English translator, if applicable, from universities you attended in other countries
• Official transcript from universities in the United States
• Passport
• Signed I-20 form
• I-94 (showing F-1/M-1 immigration status)
• Student visa
• Signed Immigration Regulation Form (provided in your acceptance packet)

STEP 3: Meet with your International Student Academic Advisor to discuss:

• Placement testing (if required)
• Program of study
• Class selection
• Registration for the mandatory orientations

VIRTUAL REMOTE TESTING is available. You can take the placement test and register for classes before arriving in the United States. Send an email to Giovana Guevara at gguevara@broward.edu for more information.

STEP 4: Pay for classes in full before the deadline. The payment deadline information is available once you register for classes.

Students who want to pay for their tuition with funds coming from abroad can only send the total amount due for the term.

International Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Notification (PDF) and instructions.

STEP 5: Obtain your student ID card at a Student Life Office

STEP 6: Parking Information