International Student Application Checklist
What is required? To be admitted to the College Credit Program, an applicant must:
Be 18 years of age
Be a high school graduate or GED holder
Have a grade point average of 2.0 (C grade average)
Have a minimum English proficiency test score or a satisfactory score on the RSCCD English Placement Test
Complete the international student application
Submit the required documentation and fees (see checklist of documents)
Documents required for file completion:
Non-refundable application fee of $25.00 U.S. dollars with a minimum English proficiency test score and are applying directly to
Santa Ana College credit program.
Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 U.S. dollars without a minimum English proficiency test score if you are planning to take the
Santa Ana College Test of English Language Development (TELD) or are applying for the English Language Academy.
Official academic transcripts and diploma of all language school, high school, and previous college work. Official English translations
required.
International Student Financial Support Information/Affidavit of Support Form
Bank Certification of sufficient funds to meet international student fee requirements. Official bank statement or official bank letter
(must be on the bank letterhead) dated within the last 6 months with the balance of your account listed on the document (minimum
of $22,953.00 USD)
Physician Report certifying good physical health.
English proficiency test score or check your intention to take the Santa Ana College Test of English Language Development (TELD)
on the application. English proficiency test minimum score: TOEFL: 500PBT / 173CBT / 61iBT; IELTS: 6; Cambridge Exam: PET;
CEFR: B1; and STEP Test: 2A; GTEC: 1076
Autobiographical Statement
Additional documents for transfer students currently in the U.S.
Transfer Eligibility Form (students currently in the U.S.)
Copy of I-20 (students currently in the U.S.)
Copy of Visa, I-94, and passport (students currently in the U.S.)
2 sets of official transcript from U.S. schools
Application Fee:
The non-refundable application processing fee is due in U.S. currency. You can make payments by:
Personal check, money order, cashier check - payable to: Santa Ana College - International Student Program
Credit card (visa or master) - Please fill out the credit card payment form
Cash payments are ONLY accepted in person - Please do not send cash
Application Filing Period:
Spring
Summer
Fall
New Overseas Student
December 1st
April 1st
July 1st
Transfer Student
December 31st
April 30th
July 31st
All applicants are required to submit the above mentioned documents in order to be considered for admission to the college. You may fax,
mail, or E-mail the original documents directly to the International Student Program, you may also hand carry your documents to our
office. All documents submitted to Santa Ana College become the property of the college.
Instruction for Receiving I-20
Once all the admissions steps have been completed and you have been admitted to the Santa
Ana College, International Student Program will initiate the creation of your I-20, the process of
transferring your SEVIS I-20 record from another U.S. university, or will advise you on how to proceed
with changing your status from another visa type to an F-1.
There are three ways you may receive your admission packet and I-20:
1. Personal Pick-Up
Contact Information:
Name Phone Number
2. Regular Air Mail by USPS. This is the default shipping method for the International Student
Program at the Santa Ana College. This service usually takes 4 6 weeks for receipt of the I-20
packet.
Mailing Address:
Name Phone Number
Number Street City
State/Province Country Post
3. Express Shipping (FedEx, DHL or UPS) through eShip Global for an additional fee. This carrier
usually takes about a week and a half for the receipt of the I-20 packet. It is the only reliable method
of shipment that provides accurate tracking of your packet from the moment it leaves Santa Ana
College to its arrival in your home-country. Visit eShip Global to set up the account, and please select
“Santa Ana College” as your sender. You may select any of the available carriers (FedEx, DHL or
UPS). Once the I-20 leaves the college, you will receive an email from eShip Global containing the
tracking information for your packet.
Note: In order to obtain your physical I-20 in a timely manner, we strongly recommend that you order
Express Shipping (FedEx, DHL or UPS) through eShip Global. If you do not place an order with eShip
Global within two business days after your admission is processed, your packet will be sent through
regular airmail.
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Fee Payment Instruction
T
he non-refundable application processing fee is due in U.S. currency. You can make payments by:
Non-refundable application fee of $25.00 U.S. dollars with a minimum English proficiency test score and
are applying directly to Santa Ana College credit program.
Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 U.S. dollars without a minimum English proficiency test score if
you are planning to take the Santa Ana College Test of English Language Development (TELD) or are
applying for the English Language Academy.
Personal check, money order, cashier check - payable to: Santa Ana College - International Student
Program
Cash payments are ONLY accepted in person -
Please do not send cash
.
Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) - Please fill-out the credit card payment form below
S
tudent's Name:
Car
d Holder's Name:
MasterCard
V
isa Card
A
MEX
Car
d Number: Security Code:
T
otal Amount:
$
Expiration Date:
B
illing Address:
Car
d Holder's Signature: Date:
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Passport
Photo
2x2
inches
(51x51mm)
International Admission Application
Before completing this application, read the accompanying instructions carefully.
Please answer all questions and type or print in ink.
This is an application for admission to: 2019 2020
Santa
Ana College: Spring Summer Fall
English Language Academy: February April June August October
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last N
ame: First Name:
Surname (Family Name) Given Name
Middle Name: Date of Birth: Male Female
mm/dd/yyyy
Country of Birth: Country of Citizenship:
Foreig
n Address:
Number Street City
State or Province Country Post Code
Home Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
US Addr
ess:
Number Street City
Phone Number:
State Zip Code
High School: Year Graduated:
City
: State or Province: Country:
Colleg
e or University: Year Graduated:
City: State or Province: Country:
Langua
ge School: Year Graduated:
City
: State or Province: Country:
EME
RGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Last Name: First Name:
Surname (Family Name) Given Name
Contact Address:
Number Street City
Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
Important:
Arrange for all institutions to send official transcripts to the International Student Program at Santa Ana College.
No action can be taken on an application until all necessary transcripts have been received.
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Name of Intended Major: Secondary Major
Please mark your answer to the following questions (do not leave anything blank):
Education Goal: ESL Study Certificate of Achievement Associate degree (AA or AS degree)
Associate degree and transfer to a four-year university for BA/BS degree
Transfer to a four-year university without earning an Associate degree
Enrollment Status: New - Never attended college
Transfer Student - Attended other colleges, but not Santa Ana College
Ethnic Background: Asia - Chinese Asian - Korean Asian - Japanese Asian - Vietnamese
(Check only one) Black, Non-Hispanic Filipino Hispanic - Mexican Hispanic - Central American
Other - Hispanic Hispanic - South American Pacific Islander Southeast - Asian
White, Non-Hispanic Other_________________________
Visa Information: (complete the fol
lowing if you are currently in the United States)
Check your current visa status: F-1 F-2 B-1 or B-2 H-1 E-1 L-2 Other: __________________________
Date of last entry to the United States: _______
_______________ Visa expiration date: _____________________
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
I am applying as (check one only):
A new student from a country outside the United States
An F-1 visa transfer student currently studying in the United States (specify current school):_____________________
A change of status student from within the United States (please specify your current visa status): ________________
Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________________________________
Admission Test: Check the admissions tests taken or to be taken.
Did you take the English proficiency test within the last two years? Yes No If yes, please attach copy of score
English Proficiency: Test Name: _____________________ Date of test: _____________ Test score: ___________
TELD: I do not have a TOEFL score of 500. I will take the Santa Ana College Test of English Language Development
(TELD) upon arrival. I understand that I must pass the test at N55 level in order to begin college credit classes. If I score
below the required level, I will register in the English Language Academy at Santa Ana College to improve my language
skills, before beginning college classes.
Do you have any F-2 visa dependents (spouse or child)? Yes No
If yes, please list the information of each dependent and attached passport for each dependents:
Last
Name: First Name:
Surname Given Name
Middle Name: Date of Birth: Male Female
mm/dd/yyyy
Country of Birth: Country of Citizenship: Relationship:
Last
Name: First Name:
Surname Given Name
Middle Name: Date of Birth: Male Female
mm/dd/yyyy
Country of Birth: Country of Citizenship: Relationship:
If you are in the U.S., will you be travelling outside the U.S. before beginning your studies at Santa Ana College?
Yes No
How did you hear about our colleges?
Santa Ana College Student Family Member or Friend Magazine (please specify): __________________________
USA Overseas Information Centers/Agency: _______________________ Internet (please specify): _____________
Educational fair/School visit: ____________________ Other:__________________________________________
I certify that I have carefully considered each question above and that my statements are true and complete to the best
of my knowledge. By signing on this line, I understand and acknowledge that I must attend two full semesters and/or
complete program before transferring.
Date: ________________ Applicant’s Signature: _____________________________________________________
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International Student Financial Support Information
Tuition and registration fees are due and payable at the time of registration. There are no scholarships, loans, or financial
aid available for international students. Please provide verification of financial support for a minimum of one academic
year (indicate amounts in U.S. currency).
Student
Name:
Last First Middle
My ex
penses will be provided from:
Personal Savings of: $_____________________. Please provide a letter from the bank verifying available funds.
□ Private/Family Support. Please have your sponsor fill-out the section below.
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
Name of
Sponsor: ______________________________ Relationship to Student: _____________________________
Residence Address: ________________________________________________ City: _________________________
State or Province: ________________________Zip Code: ___________ Home Phone Number: _________________
I am employed as __________________________________ with ________________________________________
Job Title Company Name
at and derive a net annual income of U.S. $ per year.
Location (city/country)
I certi
fy that I will provide the above-named student the minimum fund as required and specified by Santa Ana College
itemized annual expenses while he/she attending Santa Ana College (Please provide a letter from the bank verifying
available funds).
I hereby guarantee without reservation to support the education cost and living expenses (tuition and fees, room and
board, health insurance, travel and personal expenses) for the aforementioned student while she/he is enrolled at
Santa Ana College. I understand that the applicant, if accepted, will be a full-time student who may not accept off-
campus employment as specified by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration Services.
Date: Spo
nsor’s Signature:
mm/dd/yyyy
My si
gnature certifies the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. I understand that any
misinterpretation may be cause for denial or cancellation of admissions or enrollment.
Date: App
licant’s Signature:
mm/dd/yyyy
College student living independently must be guaranteed $22,953.00 in financial support; student whose room
and board is provided by local sponsor must also guarantee a minimum of $10,953.00.
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Bank Certification
To the Applicant, Parent or Sponsor: Present this to your bank.
Student
Name:
Last First Middle
TO BE COMPLETED BY BANK OR OTHER FINANCIAL AGENCY OFFICIALS AND MUST HAVE A BANK SEAL OR STAMP
We her
eby certify the following information regarding the account held by
(Name of
Account Holder)
Date Account Opened
Total Dep
osits for Past Year U.S. $
Present Balance U.S. $
Name of B
ank or Agency
Addres
s
Official’s Signature
Title
Date
College student living independently must be guaranteed $22,953.00 in financial support; student whose room and
board is provided by local sponsor must also guarantee a minimum of $10,953.00.
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Physicians Report
S
tudent Name:
Last First Middle
Date of Birth:______________________________________
mm/dd/yyyy
I am applying to study at Santa Ana College. As part of the admission requirements, I have been asked to submit my TB
test results to the school that I am applying for admission. Therefore, I give permission to my physician(s) to release the
information requested on this form.
Dat
e: __________________________ Applicants Signature:_____________________________________________
mm/dd/yyyy
Test Results:
T
B Mantoux test done
on:
T
est was read on:
__
_______________________________
mm/dd/yyyy
_________________________________
mm/dd/yyyy
He/She is in ________________________ general physical condition and is free from active
tuberculosis.
Blood Pressure______________________________
Health Problems:
Allergies
Medications Taken
C.
Additional Comment
s:
D
. Physician:
Name of Physician
S
ignature Date
A
ddress
T
elephone Fax
ALL SECTIONS OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED.
Official Seal or Stamp
IMPORTANT: Attach a copy of the TB test result. If the TB test is positive, also include chest x-ray report.
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Notice of Intent to Transfer
Dear Applicant:
All students who are currently in the U.S. on a student visa (F-1) and wish to transfer to Santa Ana College must have
this form signed, dated and completed by an International Student Advisor or Designated School Official. You are
responsible to have this form completed and returned to Santa Ana College no later than the specific deadline stated
on your application form. It is important to complete your transfer in a timely manner in order to maintain your student
status.
S
tudent Name:
Last First Middle
Date: Applicant’s Signature:
mm/dd/yyyy
TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY FORM
Dear Foreign Student Advisor:
T
he student named above has applied for admission to Rancho Santiago Community College District/Santa Ana
College. Please certify the student’s eligibility for transfer by providing the information requested below.
This student is/was maintaining F-1 status through semester/quarter and is eligible for transfer.
This student is/was not maintaining F-1 status
This student is engaged in an approved Optional Practical Training
This student is not eligible for transfer. Student will require reinstatement.
C
omments:
Rel
ease student to Rancho Santiago Community College District / Santa Ana College, LOS214F00341003
SEVIS Release Date SEVIS Number
Name of Designated School Official and Title Name of Institution
S
ignature Address and Phone Number
214F
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) INS Number
Please return this completed form to the student or mail/fax to Santa Ana College. Attention: International Student Program
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