For admission to Central Alabama Community College, an international student must provide:
- International First-Time Students
- Admission application
- A certified original translated and evaluated copy of the student’s high school transcript if graduated outside of the United States
- A current and valid passport or other official documentation to verify lawful presence
- A current photo (passport-size, preferred)
- A minimum score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a total score of 61 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a 2A on the Step EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, or a total score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL. Institutions may admit students to an established ESL program in preparation for the English Language Exam. However, students may not enroll in regular college courses until the English Language requirement is met.
- A signed notarized statement verifying adequate financial support
- Receipt of payment of I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee.
- A medical health history with proof of vaccination.
- Documentation demonstrating adequate accident, sickness and life insurance that includes evacuation repatriation. Students must maintain insurance coverage throughout the duration of their I-20. The institution may provide an insurance plan or a list of available insurance providers upon arrival.
- International Transfer Students
- Admission application
- A certified original translated and evaluated copy of the student’s high school transcript verifying completion status and a translated and evaluated transcript from each college attended if graduated outside of the United States. Students who have achieved a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree are only required to submit a translated and evaluated transcript from the degree granting institution.
- Original transcripts from all US institutions attended
- A signed notarized statement verifying financial support
- Copy of the student’s current Form I-20 • Receipt of payment of I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee.
- Copy of student’s Visa and Passport
- A medical health history with proof of vaccination. (Form is attached)
- Documentation demonstrating adequate accident, sickness and life insurance that includes evacuation repatriation. Students must maintain insurance coverage throughout the duration of their I-20. The institution may provide an insurance plan or a list of available insurance providers upon arrival.
Other non-immigrant students must meet all admission requirements as well as provide documentation of immigration status as prescribed by the institution.
An international student who fails to provide the required documentation will not be admitted.
Central Alabama Community College will review the documentation to ensure the student has adequate health and life insurance which is inclusive of a repatriation benefit. CACC may provide a list of available insurance providers for international students seeking coverage.
The English as a Second Language exam may be waived for students from all English speaking countries including but not limited to: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia (Australian English), the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Belize (Belizean Kriol), the British Indian Ocean Territory, the British Virgin Islands, Canada (Canadian English), the Cayman Islands, Dominica, the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guernsey (Channel Island English), Guyana, Ireland (Hiberno-English), Isle of Man (Manx English), Jamaica (Jamaican English), Jersey, Montserrat, Nauru, New Zealand (New Zealand English), Nigeria, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Singapore, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, the Turks and Caicos Islands, The Gambia, the United Kingdom, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States.
Other waivers, with substantial documentation, must be submitted to the Chancellor for approval.
Admission to Central Alabama Community College does not ensure admission to any individual program or course. Central Alabama Community College is expected to comply with all applicable accreditation requirements and standards regarding program admission.
International students will be responsible for scheduling pickup and paying the costs of sending the Form I-20 via USPS, FedEx, or other parcel delivery company. A hold will be placed on the student in order for the international student to show proof of insurance, upon arrival, and registration in the Office of Enrollment Services.