International Students

Chadron State College is interested in attracting international students that show strong academic ability, above average English language skills, and the capability of financing their education. Admission will be granted to those applicants who are able to provide credentials that meet the standards for admission set by the College.

1. Application. International students are required to submit the special application for admission. The application deadline is June 1 of each year for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
    
2. Academic Records. Students who are applying directly from their home countries, or who have not completed any course work in a U.S. high school, college, or university are advised to have a B average (3.00 grade point on a 4.00 grading scale) or better to be considered for admission.
   
   Students transferring from U.S. colleges or universities must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
   
   All academic credentials submitted must be either original records or officially signed and sealed copies of the original records. These records must be signed and sealed by an official officer of each institution you attend and sent to the CSC Admissions Office by those officials. All foreign credentials must be officially translated into English. Unofficial photocopies are not acceptable. An official transcript of course work completed in the U.S. must be submitted from each college or university attended.
3. English Language Skills. Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be submitted by applicants at the time of the application. The minimum required TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79/80 (Internet-based).
   
   To register for the TOEFL or to request that your official test scores be submitted to Chadron State College go to www.toefl.org. Arrangements to take the TOEFL can also be made by writing to the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA or by inquiring at the nearest U.S. Consulate. All international applicants should ask to have test results sent to the Admissions Office, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE 69337 USA (code #6466). The American College Testing (ACT) assessment may be substituted for the TOEFL. Minimum score: English 18, Math 18, Social Science 18, Natural Science 18.
    
4. Financial Statement. Certification of all adequate financial support for all international applicants is required. Admission will not be granted until proof of funds for the duration of study has been submitted.
   
   A special CSC International Applicant Financial Statement must be completed and returned before admission is granted. Applicants must be prepared to pay tuition and fees, as well as costs for living expenses, for the duration of stay at CSC. If upon arrival, a student does not have the required funds, it will be necessary for us to notify the U.S Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of failure to fulfill the requirements for a student visa.
   
   Each applicant should have adequate funds available to cover costs, for each 9 month period of study in the USA. Depending on the credit hours over the 12 credit hour minimum requirement. TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE EXTRA!! Married applicants should have additional funds available for each 9 month period plus $2,100 U.S. dollars for each child per year. These costs are subject to change and are likely to rise. Applicants should have additional funds available if needed. Detailed cost estimates are provided on a yearly basis. Please note the additional information under “Settling Costs”.
    
5. Personal recommendations. A personal recommendation from instructors, sponsors, and other persons who may be responsible for the applicant will also be considered for international applicants. The recommendation should be sent to the Admissions Office at Chadron State College.
    
6. Insurance certification. International Students at Chadron State College are required to have adequate health and accident insurance and provide proof of such coverage to the Admissions Office. The minimum coverage is $50,000. If you already have personal coverage, simply provide us with documentation of such. If not, insurance policy information is available through the Admissions Office.

Admissions Decisions

Admission decisions are based upon academic coursework and in the case of students who are already in the U.S., compliance with visa regulations is taken into consideration. Other factors such as personal recommendations will also be considered. Admission decisions will also be based on the capability of the College to accommodate additional international students. Any foreign academic course work accepted by the College is subject to departmental approval. Evaluation of transfer credit will not be completed until the applicant has arrived on campus and enrolled in classes. Students have been accepted at CSC when they have received the I-20 or DS-2019.