Application Deadlines
All application materials must be submitted on the Friday before the payment deadline. We will not be able to process your application if it is incomplete after this date. We can serve you in the next available enrollment cycle. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Please check the Academic Calendar for class start dates and payment deadlines.
Students interested in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program need to start the program in fall or spring. This is due to course availability and sequencing.
Required steps to be admitted to JCCC and receive a form I-20
After applying to JCCC, you will receive an email which contains your 8 digit JCCC student ID number and provides information on how to log into your MyJCCC account. Once you receive this email, you will be able to proceed with completing the other admissions steps found below and submitting the required documents to the IISS office.
Not all programs are I-20 eligible - check with the IISS office to verify eligibility.
Provide documentation of your English language proficiency.
Use the Documentation of English Language Proficiency form to submit evidence of previous education in English or an English language test score.
Most students provide test scores from one of these exams:
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Minimum score required for I-20 / F-1 admission to JCCC |
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Duolingo English Test |
90 |
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IELTS |
5 |
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TOEFL iBT |
57 |
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Accuplacer ESL |
89 |
To fulfill this requirement, email to IISS@jccc.edu one of the following:
- An unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university demonstrating that you have completed at least 12 non-ESL college-level credits.
- A copy of your diploma, certificate or any other official document showing completion of your secondary school education and that you are eligible to advance to higher education in your home country. Documents must be translated to English and attached to the original document. The documents do not need to be translated by a professional translator.
Online forms
- Passport
- F-1 Student Agreement
- Emergency Contact Form
- Transfer-in Form
- Unofficial transcripts
- The IISS can accept unofficial copies. Official transcripts should be requested from your institution and sent to admissions.
Submit to iiss@jccc.edu
- Tuberculosis blood test results
- If you are from one of the countries listed on the TB country list you will be required to undergo a TB blood test at the Johnson County Health Department and have the results sent to the IISS office. See further details about TB screening.
- If you have undergone a TB test within the past 2 years in the United States, you may submit your results to the IISS office to be reviewed. Email to iiss@jccc.edu.
Provide your proof of finances using the Certificate of Finances form.
About the proof of finances requirement
- Who needs to submit proof of finances?
- all new F-1 students (including transfer F-1 students)
- current F-1 students requesting a change of level I-20 after a change of academic program (such as completing the EAP program).
- Why provide proof of finances?
- The U.S. federal government requires F-1 students to show sufficient resources to cover educational and living expenses. F-1 students are not eligible for federal financial aid, scholarships are limited, and off campus employment is not permitted. For these reasons, F1 students must provide proof of funds to be issued an I-20.
- What type of document can demonstrate proof of finances?
- A bank statement or official bank letter issued within the last 6 months for a checking or savings account. Refer to the Acceptable Proof of Funds page for full details.
- Note that financial documents should be current when presented to government officials (at your visa interview, at the U.S. port of entry, etc.).
- How do I submit proof of finances?
- Please do not e-mail bank documents. Instead, upload them to the Certificate of Finances form. The form will help you calculate the total amount of funding you must show and will guide you to upload the required documents, including the Financial Sponsorship Agreement Form and, if applicable, the Room and Board Sponsorship Form.
- How much money do I need to show?
- Provide proof that you (or your financial sponsor) have enough funds to fully cover all expenses for one academic year.
Breakdown of estimated F-1 student cost of attendance (for 1 year / 2 semesters):
| Tuition | $5,688 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,560 |
| Housing/Meals | $10,252* |
| Personal Expenses | $9,700 |
| Accident/Illness Insurance | $1,800 |
| Total | $29,000 |
Notes:
- F-1 students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours each fall and spring. Tuition is charged per credit hour at the out-of-state rate. View JCCC current tuition rates. The JCCC Board of Trustees can change tuition rates without notice.
- *Deduct $10,252 for housing/meals if someone in the Kansas City area is providing you with free room and board. (Upload the sponsorship form to the Certificate of Finances.)
- Provide proof of additional funds if you start your studies at JCCC in the summer semester (add $6,000) or if you have any F-2 dependents (add $8,000 per dependent).
Upon arriving at JCCC, complete the following:
- Check in with the IISS office in COM 306. Bring your bring passport, visa, and I-20. (Complete before the start of the semester)
- Attend IISS New F-1 Student Orientation (details will be sent to you)
- Attend JCCC New Student Orientation
- Meet with an Academic Counselor
- Take math and/or English Placement Tests (if required)
IISS follows college policy for the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline. Any student found in violation of our code of conduct or discipline may be reported the Deans Office to follow disciplinary procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, the submission of falsified documents for immigration purposes or academic history.