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ISSO holds webinars for interested students to learn more about Broward College and how to apply as an F1 visa international student. Hit the Sign Up button below to see a list of, and register for upcoming webinars.
ISSO remains fully operational with regular business hours. Due to COVID-19, some services will be provided remotely.
ON-CAMPUS HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
REMOTE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ISSO QLESS Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Note: Application must be complete (all documents and required test scores received) by the deadline dates for each term. Applicants requiring an initial Form I-20 to apply for the F1/M1 visa are strongly encouraged to complete the application process at least one month before the deadlines. A student's application is reviewed as soon as it is complete. Applying early will increase the chance of getting an F1/M1 visa appointment at the American embassy/consulate in time to arrive before the start of classes. International Students must start classes in the beginning of each term (Session I).
Term | Session | Application Deadline |
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Fall |
Session 1 August - December |
July 1 |
Spring |
Session 1 January - May |
November 15 |
Summer |
Session 1 May - August |
March 25 |
Applying to Broward College as an international student is simple. Here you will find an outline of the admissions requirements, documents needed, international student application, and a guide on what to do after you apply.
Online Dynamic Forms are reviewed in the order in which they are submitted. Applications are not complete until all required forms and test scores are received. The estimated review period for completed applications is 5 to 10 business days or 15 days during peak application times. Peak times are two weeks before and two weeks after each deadline. Priority is given to applications for the immediate upcoming term. There may be a processing delay for applications for future terms. Admissible applicants will be notified by email.
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 F1/M1 students are NOT eligible to enroll in certain programs, including, but not limited to Automotive Service Management Technology, Marine Engineering Management, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic Technical Certificate, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), Medical Laboratory Technology*, and Culinary Arts Management*.
* Students who have completed the required articulated courses for the Medical Lab Tech or Culinary Arts programs at an authorized technical school may apply to the programs.
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.
Submit the required electronic supporting documents listed below.
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:
REQUIREMENTS FOR F1 TRANSFER APPLICANTS
Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable application fee:
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 postsecondary transcripts, from the U.S. regionally accredited institutions, that may waive them from testing.
Students from non-English speaking countries must submit a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or another valid test on the EAP Placement Test Table. 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.
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.
Placement Test Form : Use this online Dynamic form to either attach a placement test (TOELF, IELTS, SAT, ACT, etc.) or to request a Broward College placement test (LOEP, PERT, Accuplacer).
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.
Submit the required electronic supporting documents listed below.
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 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.
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: 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.
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 who will be 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) USD $12,500 for the student and (2) USD $7,000 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.
ISSO will notify accepted applicants by email. The Form I-20 will be processed as follows:
The SEVIS fee is required of all foreign nationals who come to the United States for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study in institutions such as colleges, universities and language training programs. It is payable one time for each single educational program in which an F-1 or F-3 student participates, extending from the time the student is granted F-1 or F-3 status to the time the student falls out of status, changes status or departs the U.S. for an extended period of time.
SEVIS fee payments are used by the United States Department of Homeland Security to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This program makes it possible for international students and exchange visitors to attend schools in the United States. The fee also funds the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a computer system employed to track international students and exchange visitors during their stays in the United States.
You will need to pay the SEVIS fee if you were issued an I-20. This fee is separate from and in addition to the visa application fee. The SEVIS fee must be paid by the Internet or by mail. It cannot be paid at a U.S. embassy or consulate and it cannot be paid at the port of entry.
The fee can be paid by one of two means:
Whether you pay by mail or on line, you must bring a copy of the receipt form I-797 with you to the embassy or consulate when you are applying for the student visa.
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