Elisa LaPointe, Student Services and Financial Aid Representative
Mackenzie Bennett, Recruitment & Admissions Specialist
admissions@wccc.me.edu / 207-454-1000
International Student Enrollment
Admission procedures for international students are the same as those for applicants from the United States, with the exception of two additional requirements. Because instruction is given in English, prospective students with a native language other than English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing Service, will be made part of the applicant’s file.
International students are also reminded that in order to obtain their Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20, they must provide the financial aid office with a valid affidavit of support, from either personal funds, family funds, or funds from another source (type/source specified). To comply with this request, we ask that the applicant complete the College Board International Student Certification of Finances. This form is available here.
As an international student, you have to have your transcripts evaluated by World Education Services.org for equivalency to United States secondary education and have them submitted directly from WES.org to us for admissions decisions to be made. Here is the link https://www.wes.org/.
For information on dates and locations for the test, visit www.ets.org/toefl
| Preferred Minimum Scores |
Washington County Community College | ||||
| Test | Reading | Listening | Writing | Speaking | Total |
| TOEFL Internet-Based Test | 20 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 85 |
F.A.Q.
Does WCCC welcome international students?
Absolutely!
Who qualifies as an “international student”?
Students not holding American citizenship.
What materials must international applicants submit?
Admissions policies and procedures are the same as for regular first-year applicants, with a few exceptions:
International students should complete the International Student Supplement, available from the Admissions Office;
Students whose first language is not English must submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language;
If you are proficient in English and find it impossible to take the TOEFL, you must submit one or more of the following: The English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT), The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) and recommendations from teachers who taught you English who can comment on your ability to speak and write;
An official transcript of academic work in the language in which it was prepared and a certified translation into English of the transcript.
Does WCCC offer financial aid to international students?
International students can be considered for WCCC funds, although international applicants should be advised that competition for funding is intense and funding is limited.
Visa Information
Student visas are issued to persons who wish to enter the United States for a defined period to enroll in a specified program of study at a specific educational institution as a full-time student.
F-1 (Student Visa) is issued to those who study at English language schools, colleges or universities as full-time students. F-1 students may stay in the United States for the full length of their academic program plus 60 days.
M-1 (Vocational Student Visa) is issued to those who study at non-academic vocational schools or vocational programs of 2-year colleges. Recipients of an M-1 visa may not change fields of study. Switching from an M-1 visa to a F-1 visa is not permitted.
A student who will be accompanied by his/her dependents (spouse and
unmarried children under 21 years old) can apply for their F-2/M-2 visa at the time she/he submits his or her own visa application.
Students apply for visa to either the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulate General depending on their registered residence.
The following documents are required for applying for a visa:
1. A valid passport
2. A 1-1/2 inch square photograph (37 mm x 37 mm) showing full face
against a light background
3. Official evidence of admission to an educational institution in the U.S. (i.e., I-20 A-B for F-1 visa or I-20 M-N for M-1 visa)
4. Evidence of financial support (in English)
5. A visa application form (OF-156)
6. The visa processing fee
Helpful Link: Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
For additional information, please contact us:
Admissions Office
Washington County Community College
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
Phone: 207-454-1000
Email: admissions@wccc.me.edu
Hours:
8am – 5 Monday-Friday or by appointment