Admissions - International Students F1 Student Visa

International students wanting to attend IRSC need to request the International Student Admissions packet. The student must then submit:

1. Completed IRSC Application for Admission along with the $30 non-refundable application fee.

2. Secondary/High School: Successful completion of a secondary high school program is required for admission. Students who have graduated from a foreign high school must have their foreign credentials evaluated by a current NACES member and provide IRSC Student Records Office with an evaluation. The evaluation must state that the student has completed a secondary education that is the equivalent of a standard US High School Diploma. * If the student has completed two years of a foreign (non-native) language in High School, they should request a course by course evaluation.

   Post-secondary: Submission of foreign post-secondary transcripts is optional. Students who have attended a postsecondary educational institution outside the United States and wish to transfer their coursework must have their foreign academic credentials evaluated by a current NACES member and provide IRSC Student Records Office with a course by course evaluation from each institution attended. The student is responsible for evaluation fees, and there is no guarantee that any coursework will transfer to IRSC.

3. Indian River State College accepts the following exams.

   Official score report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of students whose native language is not English. A minimum score of 61 (Internet-based) is required. You may learn more about the test, and register online. Scores are valid for two years.

   or

   Official score report of the Duolingo is required of students whose native language is not English. A minimum score of 91 is required. You may learn more about the test, and register online. Scores are valid for two years.

   or

   Official score report of the International English Language Testing System IELTS is required of students whose native language is not English. A minimum score of 5.5 is required. You may learn more about the test, and register online. Scores are valid for two years.

4. Documentation of medical insurance covering the periods of enrollment.
5. The applicant must complete the Affidavit of Financial Support forms and submit valid supporting financial documents certifying sufficient funds are available to cover expenses for the first year at Indian River State College.

The affidavit forms must be signed by the applicant and sponsor.

Documents must be original, dated less than six months from the date of intended enrollment and issued by a financial institution verifying the minimum amount of - $17,000 for Associate Degree programs or $20,000 for Bachelor Degree programs. ALL FUNDS MUST BE IN U.S. Dollars.

International students will then receive Form I20 (Certificate of Eligibility) upon approval of the application.

Refer to International Transfer Coursework for more information.