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Thank you for your interest in San Antonio College. We are honored that you are considering our institution.
Please take the time to read over the following items. Pay close attention to the application deadlines. Applications will not be processed after the deadlines.
All international students must submit a bank letter with their application. This letter should be on bank letter head stating that the student has the necessary funds to attend San Antonio College. If the student has a sponsor, the letter must be on the sponsor’s bank letter head. The necessary funds per year are:
Tuition, fees and supplies |
$7,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
Rent expenses |
$5,500 |
Living expenses |
$4,000 |
TOTAL |
$18,500 |
Admission procedures and requirements for
- New Students
- Transfer Students from a college in the United States
- Summer Transient Students
- Concurrently enrolled Students
If the student is planning on living with the sponsor, a letter from the sponsor stating that the rent will be provided is also required.
If the student’s spouse and/or children will accompany the student, an additional $4,000 per person is required.
Application checklist for new students:
- Completed and signed application
- Application in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format , (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Application as web page
- Official high school and/or college transcripts with English translations by a professional translation company. Fax and photocopies are not accepted
- Bank letter with proof of financial resources (US $18,500 )
- Attach photo to application
Once you are accepted to San Antonio College, we will send you an acceptance letter, the form I-20 and instructions about how to pay the SEVIS fee. You will need to take these items and the receipt of the SEVIS fee to the Embassy and apply for an F-1 Visa. Receiving an I-20 does not guarantee issuance of a student visa.
If you do not receive a student visa, please let our office know by e-mail.
If you receive your student visa, you can travel to the United States only 30 days prior the first day of class stated on your I-20.
Please come to our office as soon you arrive in the United States, with your I-20, Passport, Visa, and I-94. You will need to fill out some paperwork and meet with an international counselor before registration.TRANFER STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE UNITED STATES
Transfer students must follow the same procedures as a new student with a few additional steps.
Application checklist for transfer students:
- Completed and signed application
- Application in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format , (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Official college transcripts. If only ESL was taken at the other college/university, please submit Official High School with English translations by a professional translation company. Fax and photocopies are not accepted
- Bank letter with proof of financial resources (US $18,500)
- Attach picture to application
- Copies of your present and previous I-20 form(s)
- Copy of your F-1 Visa
- Copy of your Passport
- Copy of your I-94
Once you have been admitted to San Antonio College, you will need to take the release form and admission letter (given by San Antonio College) to the International Students Services at your current school.
We cannot issue an I-20 until you have been released from your current school. You must meet with an international counselor prior to registering for classes. The new I-20 will be issued to you after the twelfth day of class.
SUMMER TRANSIENT AND/OR CONCURRENT STUDENTS
Transient and/or Concurrent students do not need to fill out an International Student Application.
You will need to come to the International Students Office at least one month (30 days) before you want to begin classes at San Antonio College. You may come in earlier. The sooner you apply the more options you will have for your courses.Application checklist for Transient and/or Concurrent students:
- Official College transcript. Fax and photocopies are not accepted.
- Letter from your Designated School Official stating you are in good standing and have permission to attend San Antonio College
- Copy of your current I-20
- Copy of your F-1 Visa
- Copy of your Passport
- Copy of your I-94
When you arrive in our office, plan on filling out some forms before registering for classes.