To begin your application, click on the blue button "Apply Online Here" to the right of the page

For instructions on how to apply, please visit our Future F-1 page.

1. Proof of English Proficiency:

*Admitted students are required to complete the college placement exam in person upon arrival to confirm academic readiness. Students will be placed into ESL if determined by placement scores.

**Students who wish to be admitted into our ESL program without an English proficiency score must provide at least 6 (six) years of English language instruction as shown on school transcript(s). These students will be admitted into ESL Level 1 only.

2. Official Transcripts and Diplomas:

• Official high school transcript and certificate of graduation are required and must be in English.
• The completion date of secondary education comparable to the U.S. high school must be indicated.
• Only an original transcript with English translation by a certified translator is acceptable.
• If you have obtained a bachelor's degree, you must submit your university transcript and/or degree certificate AND a statement of purpose detailing the reasons for pursuing our program.
• Transfer students must submit transcripts from all U.S. colleges and universities attended.

3. Copy of Current Passport:

• Provide a photocopy of the identification page of your passport showing your legal name, passport number, and birth date - click for example.
• Provide a copy of your dependents' passports if applicable. Note: F-2 visa status is limited to spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21. Children lose F-2 eligibility when they turn 21.
• Your passport must be still valid for at least 6 months.
• Transfer students must submit a copy of their F-1 visa and signed I-20 (all 3 pages).

4. MCC Sevis Transfer Eligibility Request Form

This form helps determine your transfer eligibility. If you are transferring to MCC, please download the form here, complete it, and email it to our office at [email protected].

5. Evidence of Financial Support:

In compliance with the Department of Homeland Security/SEVIS regulations, all international applicants on an F-1 student visa must provide evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies. International students at MCC are required to show sponsorship for a minimum of $30,219 per year. The exact cost changes slightly from year to year due to changes in tuition costs.

• Complete the Evidence of Financial Support form and obtain signatures as needed.
• Provide an original letter on official bank letterhead showing that the student (if self-supported) or the sponsor has sufficient funds on deposit to cover tuition and living expenses while in the U.S.

NOTE: For the visa process, the American Embassy or Consulate will require another set of original financial documents.

Next Steps

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