International students wishing to study here as an F-1 student must complete the steps listed below to be considered for admission. You may send documents in separately, but it is important that you complete all forms and requirements for admission or your application by the application deadlines, or your acceptance may be delayed.

Admissions Checklist

Step 1: Complete the Supplemental Application for International Students Form

Step 2: Complete the Emergency Contact Information Form

Step 3: Complete the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Requirements Form

Step 4: TOEFL or IELTS exam – Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted to the office by the application deadline.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE SCORES:

• Academic IELTS
  • An overall band score of 5.5
• TOEFL (The TOEFL ACC school code is 6759)
  • 530 on the written/paper-based test & Writing)
  • 71 on the Internet-based test (IBT) with a composite score of 53 on the Reading, Listening, & Writing
• EXEMPTIONS:
  • A student may be exempt from the language requirement if they have two (2) year's attendance and graduation from a U.S. high school.
  • Please see the Minimum ACC Admissions Requirements by Country page for TOEFL/IELTS requirement information.

Step 5: Official High school or College transcripts - An original transcript (mark sheets) from High School or current/previous college(s) attended. If you have completed any college course work, then you do not need to provide your high school documentation.

• An original diploma, or school certified copy, must be included if no graduation date appears on the transcript.
• If the document is not in English, an official certified English translation must be submitted together with the official transcript(s) and diploma(s).
• Documents must bear the official seal of the awarding institution, or certified by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or certified by the Ministry of Education in your home country.
• If you are in the U.S., you may find a certified translator at the Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association or at the American Translators Association
• If you use a translator/translation company in the U.S., they must be certified by the American Translators Association.

IMPORTANT: Scanned/imaged, photocopies, online, or e-issued transcripts are NOT accepted.

Step 6: Statement of Financial Support - The amount required for tuition and living expenses is $25,000 U.S. dollars per year. Additional proof of $5,000 is required for each dependent. Please have the individual who is supporting you sign and complete the ACC Statement of Financial Support and submit it with your financial documents. If you are self-sponsoring, sign and complete the form. If you are funded by multiple sponsors, each sponsor needs to provide this form along with a bank statement.

Private Funds
Private funds can be provided by individuals such as the student, friends, or family members. Financial support can come from inside or outside the United States. If you are supported by private funds, please provide the following:

• Bank Statement(s) Requirements
  • Should be current - Issued no more than 6 months before the student's start date at ACC.
  • Should be official - Original documents and signatures are required.
  • Should be legible - The bank statement should clearly reflect the account holder's name, type of account, bank name, branch, and balance.
  • Statements regarding investments such as stocks, bonds, 401k's, and current salary statements are not acceptable.
• I-134 Affidavit of Support
  This form is used if funding is provided by an individual who is a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. Citizen.
  In addition to the bank statement and the ACC Statement of Financial Support, if the individual who is supporting is a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. Citizen, they must also submit an original I-134 Affidavit of Support and supporting documents (see I-134 form General Instructions Section/Supporting Evidence)

Sponsor Company/Agency or Government Funds
Provide an original letter on the company's/agency's or government's letterhead, indicating the required amount stated above and terms of sponsorship. Letter must be signed and dated by an official of the company/agency or government.

IMPORTANT: Faxes, photocopies, or scanned/imaged copies are NOT accepted.

For additional information about the Statement of Financial Support click here.

Step 7: Copy of the Identity Page of a Valid Passport

Step 8: Alternative Student ID Number/U.S.-Issued Social Security Number

• The ISO will issue to you an ACC alternative ID number once you have completed and submitted Steps 1-7 of the application process. Once you receive this number, complete the rest of the application steps.
• Complete all steps of the application process if you have a U.S.-issued social security number.

Step 9: $100 Non-refundable Application Fee - A non-refundable $100.00 application fee is required. The fee may be paid by check, money order, or credit card. Applicants who wish to pay by credit card may do so via ACC Marketplace. Students must have a U.S.-issued social security number or ACC alternative ID number to use the ACC Marketplace service.

Checks or money orders (U.S. dollars) should be made payable to Austin Community College. Checks or money orders are accepted provided they show an agency bank in the United States and have magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) routing numbers at the bottom of the check.

Step 10: Complete the ACC Online Application
Use your ACC alternate ID number or your U.S.-issued social security number to complete the online application.
Complete the application using your name as it appears in your passport.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Bacterial Meningitis Requirement

Effective January 1, 2012, the State of Texas requires all students under age 30 who are new to college or returning after a leave of one full semester (fall or spring) to either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or decline the immunization at least 10 days before the first day of classes. This means you must receive the vaccination and submit this proof 10 days before the first day of classes. If possible, obtain and receive the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination prior to arriving in the United States. Request this immunization record as proof that you have received this vaccine. If the immunization record is not in English, obtain a certified English translation. The only two types of meningococcal vaccines accepted are:

• Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4)
• Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4)

More information on these vaccines can be found at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

If neither of these vaccines is available in your home country, you should make plans to receive this vaccination when upon arrival in Austin, TX. Please visit the following web page for more information on the Bacterial Meningitis Requirement: http://www.austincc.edu/apply/immunizations/.

Acceptance to ACC

Upon receipt of all required documents, your eligibility for admission will be determined. Please note that all students will be required to pay for the shipment of their acceptance packet. Instructions on how to pay for shipping will be issued to the student upon notice of acceptance. The I-20 document, along with information and instructions on obtaining an F-1 student visa, will be included in your acceptance packet. Do not make travel arrangements until your F-1 student visa is approved.