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Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state applicants are admitted to the college on the same basis as California residents except that they are required to pay non-resident tuition fees in addition to other fees required by the college. After a student has been present in California for one year and has manifested clear intent to become a California resident, he/she may apply for reclassification as a California resident.
International Students
San Bernardino Valley College is approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to admit non-immigrant international students who are taking lower division coursework for transfer to four-year institutions or who are taking coursework leading to an associate degree. San Bernardino Valley College requires international students to submit or mail to the Counseling Center (AD/SS 103) complete international application packages, including the following items:
• An international student application for admission.
• A non-refundable processing fee of $25.
• A minimum score of 45-46 on the internet-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• Official transcripts (i.e., academic records) from high school and
college(s) previously attended, accompanied by a notarized
translation if the original is not in English.
• An Affidavit of Support form, an original bank statement and a bank
letter, verifying sufficient funds to cover all expenses while studying in
the U.S.
• A photocopy of passport.
• A photocopy of I-94, I-20 and visa, if the student is currently studying
in the U.S.
The deadlines for international applications are April 1 for the Fall semester, September 1 for the Spring semester, and February 1 for the Summer sessions. After submitting or mailing the international application packages, students need to complete the San Bernardino Valley College online application. Information about the international application can be found at the college’s website: www.valleycollege.edu/student-services/specialized- services/international-students. If an international student is admitted to the college, he or she will receive a letter of acceptance, along with an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) form.
Prior to registering for classes, international students must present to the International Student Counselor the results of a chest x-ray or a negative tuberculosis skin test taken in the U.S. Per USCIS regulations, international
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