Instructions
Application Deadlines
International students are requested to submit the following to the International
Student Office at least eight weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which
they intend to begin their studies:
Semester |
Outside U.S. |
Inside U.S. |
Fall Term (begins August)
|
June 15th |
July 15th |
Spring Term (begins January)
|
November 15th |
December 1st |
Summer Term (begins May)
|
March 15th |
March 30th |
Please see this brochure which explains the entire international student application process.
The Cost of Attendance is at the bottom of this page.
PLEASE NOTE: Harper College is not authorized to issue a Form I-20 for the following programs: Nursing, Dental Hygiene,
Diagnostic Cardiac or Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, or Paramedic.
Application Requirements
All International Student Applicants (F-1 Visa Status) must complete the following
items to be considered for admission:
Complete a Harper College Application |
- You must apply online. Create a login name and a password to start your online application.
- A one-time, application fee of $25 (NON-REFUNDABLE) will be charged. You will pay by credit card at the completion of
the online application form.
After completion of your online application form, you must submit the remaining documents
through this form.
- You must submit a bank certification or letter verifying that you and/or your sponsor has at least U.S. $23,000 to provide for your first year of tuition, fees, and living expenses (Must be dated within the last six months).
- An applicant can have more than one sponsor.
- The funds can be from the U.S. or from another country or both.
- US State Department requires sponsors to show verification of assets to cover tuition,
fees, and living expenses. The estimated expenses are $23,000 per year for a single
student and an additional $3,000 per each dependent.
- These estimated expenses are based on school attendance for two semesters. Summer semester is optional.
Educational Background Documents |
- You must include proof of your completion of high school (secondary education) with your application.
- Your diploma or certificate of general education should be translated into English.
- Copy of Passport (and printed Form I-94 , if already in the U.S.)
- We require a copy of your passport, specifically the page with your photograph and
identifying information.
- If you are currently residing in the U.S., we need a copy of your U.S. visa stamp
and your printed Form I-94 record from www.cbp.gov/i94. Choose the "Get I-94 Now" link from the right side of the web page.
All international applicants must submit proof of English proficiency by submitting the results of the TOEFL iBT,
TOEFL Essentials, the IELTS, DuoLingo, or LanguageCert:
- Applicants with a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher or a TOEFL Essentials score of 9.0 or higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, or a DuoLingo score of 115 or higher, or a LanguageCert score of C1 or C2 are eligible to take the college-level placement
tests upon arrival at Harper College.
- Applicants with a TOEFL iBT score between 28 and 78 or a TOEFL Essentials score between 3.0 and 8.0 or an IELTS score between 3.5 and 6.0 or a DuoLingo score between 70 and 114 or a LanguageCert score of A2 or higher are eligible to take the ESL placement tests
upon arrival at Harper College.
- Applicants with a TOEFL iBT score below 28 or a TOEFL Essentials score below 3.0 or an IELTS score below 3.5 or a DuoLingo score below 70 or a LanguageCert score below A2 or no test scores are not eligible for admission as an F1 student to Harper College.
In the following circumstances and with appropriate documentation, applicants may qualify for admission to Harper College without submitting test results:
- Applicants who have graduated from a U.S. high school.
- Applicants who have successfully completed English 101 or its equivalent at an accredited
U.S. college or university.
- Applicants who have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S.
college or university.
Dependent F-2 Information Sheet (if applicable) |
Download form: DEPENDENT, F-2 INFORMATION SHEET
- You will need to provide the citizenship, country of birth, date of birth, and gender
information for all dependents (spouse and/or children) and provide a copy of each
family member's passport, visa and I-94 card (if appropriate).
Transfer-in Students (Already in the U.S. with F1 Status) |
Provide the following items:
- a transcript from your current school
- a printed copy of your Form I-94 record from www.cbp.gov/i94
- copy of your current Form I-20
No transfer eligibility form is required for Harper College.
After you have been accepted by Harper College, you must contact their current school to
request that their SEVIS record be transferred to Harper College, School Code CHI214F0071000. Once the SEVIS record is received by Harper College, a transfer Form I-20 will be
issued.
Once you complete the international student admission process by submitting the fees
and all the required documents, you will be admitted to Harper College and a Form I-20 issued.
A new, initial status Form I-20 will be issued as follows:
- new students in their home countries who must schedule an appointment with the closest
U.S. embassy for a visa interview
- students in the United States with a valid non-immigrant status must request a change
of non-immigrant status to F1 student status
Reminder for TRANSFER STUDENTS:
After you have been accepted by Harper College, you must contact their current school to
request that their SEVIS record be transferred to Harper College, School Code CHI214F0071000. Once the SEVIS record is received by Harper College, a transfer Form I-20 will be
issued.
Cost of Attendance
Full-Time Enrollment |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours Required |
12 |
12 |
Tuition |
$5,592.00 |
$5,592.00 |
College Fees |
$285 |
$285 |
Health Insurance |
$583.45 |
$851.54* |
TOTAL |
$6,460.45 |
$6,728.54* |
* $851.54 includes health insurance coverage for spring and summer months.
Important Notice to All Prospective International Students
Health Insurance
Mandatory health insurance is required for all Harper College international students.
Estimated annual fee is about $1,300.00; coverage for injuries and illnesses are a
maximum of $250,000. Please request a brochure describing Harper College's health
insurance for international students. DO NOT BUY A POLICY PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL AT HARPER COLLEGE OR YOU WILL PAY FOR TWO
POLICIES.