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International applicants who apply from outside the United States and have not previously attended an American college or university will be processed as entering freshman. If you are a qualified applicant who wishes to attend the College, please apply by sending your request to:

Director of Admissions · Fayetteville Technical Community College · P.O. Box 35236 Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236 USA

Applicants are responsible for requesting that the school principal or headmaster send official copies of high school (secondary) transcripts directly to FTCC. Further, transcripts must be translated into English.  If applicants have attended an American or Foreign college/university, applicants must have an official transcript sent directly from that college or university.

"I will apply for or hold an F1 or M1 Student Visa." 

International applicants holding an F-1 or M-1 visa are ONLY admitted to begin their studies for the Fall semester.  All paper work must be completed no later than March 1 of the year you plan to begin classes at Fayetteville Technical Community College.  Applications will not be considered until all of the following items have been received:

• FTCC Application

• Preliminary Application (Form A)

• Completed financial certificate (Form B)

• TOEFL results (Only official scores sent from Princeton, New Jersey are acceptable)

• Official high school (secondary) transcript (must be translated into English)

• Official college or university transcripts, if applicable (must be translated into English)

• Completed Pre-entrance Medical Record

• Deposit of 5,000 US Dollars in your FTCC Student Account

Getting a Student Visa (F-1 or M-1)

In order to apply for a F-1 or M-1 (student visa), applicants must first apply and be admitted to a school in the U.S. After admission to Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), a Form I-20, which authorizes your study period, will be issued.  A $100.00 SEVIS I-20 fee must be paid. The Form I-20 must be submitted to the U.S. Consulate in the applicant’s country to apply for a visa.  To obtain a non-immigrant, student visa, applicants must be able to prove the following:

• That they have strong ties to their home country demonstrating their intention to return home (in other words, applicants do not plan to immigrate permanently to the U.S.)

• That they have sufficient funds to pay for their financial needs while studying in the U.S., including tuition, health insurance, housing, travel expenses, etc.

• That they have legitimate intentions to study full time and gain education and training which will be useful in their home country

After receiving an F-1 or M-1 visa from the U.S. consulate, applicants are eligible to come to the U.S. and “apply” for entry.  An Immigration Inspector at the border (usually the airport) will decide if applicants may enter by looking for proof of the above criteria once again. Therefore, applicants may be asked to show financial documentation or proof of education plans.  Applicants must show their I-20.

English Proficiency

Proficiency in the use of the English Language and past academic record will be important factors in the admission decision. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all foreign applicants. To obtain materials and information regarding the TOEFL, write to:

Test of English as a Foreign Language · Box 899 · Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA

Please specify code number 5208 when requesting TOEFL scores to be reported to Fayetteville Technical Community College. 

Applicants must score at least a 550 on the paper TOEFL or at least a 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, as recommended by the American Association of collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Financial Information

As part of the admission process to Fayetteville Technical Community College and before F-1 or M-1 visa approval is granted, applicants must show evidence of official financial support (Form B) for each year of study in the United States. The college cannot provide financial aid to students applying from other nations.  Applicants must certify their financial support.

Many international students receive financial help from sources outside the United States. Therefore, it is suggested that applicants consult the excellent publications about study abroad, which may be available through local educational institutions or the United States Consulate. Applicants should also investigate financial assistance that may be available through their government or home university.

Fayetteville Technical Community College is tax supported by the people of North Carolina.  Legal residents of North Carolina and the United States are given preference in the admission process. Therefore, applications of international students are accepted only on a space availability basis.

Employment

On-campus. F-1 and M-1 students are allowed to work part-time on the campus of the school they are attending (and whose I-20 they have). They may work up to 20 hours per week while attending full-time classes.  They can work full-time during summer vacations and between terms, provided they continue at that school the following term.

Off-campus. Students holding F-1 or M-1 visas are not authorized to work except under extraordinary circumstances. There are two ways to get permission for off-campus work: practical training and severe economic hardship. The United States Immigration Services must grant permission.

Period of Authorized Stay

Admission to the U.S. on an F-1 or M-1 visa is for “duration of status” (D/S). This is the time estimated for program completion. During that time, students are required to make satisfactory progress each term, keep a current passport that is valid for at least six months into the future, and maintain a valid I-20.

Housing

Fayetteville Technical Community College serves entirely a commuting student body.  Housing is not available on campus. International students must seek housing in the community and commute daily by public transportation.  Arrangements for housing must be made between the landlord and the student.

Transportation

International students must provide their own transportation or use public transportation to travel between the campus and their housing accommodations.

Full-time Requirement

International students holding an F-1 or M-1 visa must enroll as a full-time student. College students must pass a minimum of 12 credits per term. The student should make satisfactory progress in their approved program each term.  Otherwise, the continuation of study on a student visa may be jeopardized and the Form I-20 rescinded.

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"I hold a visa other than an F or M."

Foreign applicants holding a visa other than an F-1 or M-1 may be admitted on a rolling basis.  Your application will not be considered until all of the following items have been received:

• FTCC Application

• Presentation of either a valid Passport & Visa

• FTCC Entrance Assessment Results

• Official high school (secondary) transcript (must be translated into English)

• Official college or university transcripts, if applicable (must be translated into English)

 NOTE: People who hold a visitor’s visa (B) are NOT eligible to enroll in curriculum classes.

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"I have applied for or hold a Resident Alien card."

Foreign applicants who have applied for or hold a Resident Alien card may be admitted on a rolling basis.  Your application will not be considered until all of the following items have been received:

• FTCC Application

• Presentation of a Resident Alien Card or official receipt of application

• FTCC Entrance Assessment Results

• Official high school (secondary) transcript (must be translated into English)

• Official college or university transcripts, if applicable (must be translated into English)

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