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Send your Application:A - Apply for acceptance to CalCC by filling out and submitting the “Application Form” B - You will receive an email confirming that we received your application. D - Make a “PDF” copy of the indentification page (picture page) of your passport, |
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Payment:Send us the registration fee and the SEVIS fee, payable by credit card or you can send us a wire transfer to CitiBank (please ask us for the information to do the wire transfer). |
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Register:
B. We will send you these documents by express mail unless you give us different instructions and you will receive them at the address indicated by you within 7 days. This time may vary according to your geographic location. |
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Apply for your Student Visa (F-1):A - Make an appointment with the American Embassy or Consulate in your country.
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Orientation and your First Day at School:All new students must take the Placement Test and attend our International Student Orientation on the date indicated in their Acceptance Letter.
After orientation is over, you will be assisted individually to complete your registration process. You need to be prepared to pay for your tuition. Payments can be made by cash, debit card, check or credit card (with a charge of $25 for credit card). |
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Health Insurance:Medical care in the United States is extremely costly, so most people have health insurance to cover the high cost of health care. Please see information below about where to get student health insurance: |
Upon receipt of a complete application, it will be reviewed and you will be notified of an admission decision within one week.
All international students who plan to enroll in our full-time ESL Program must obtain a student visa (F-1). In order to receive a student visa to study at CalCC you must begin by applying for your I-20 Form. Please follow the steps below:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires international students to provide documentation of financial support before a form I-20 can be issued by CalCC. Documentation of financial support includes the two items. Both items must be dated within the last 6 months.
Completed Financial Support Statement
An original bank certification letter showing the required funds available in liquid assets and listed in US dollars.
The minimum required amount to show on your Bank Statement is;
$5,000 USD for 3 months of study,
$10,000 USD for 6 months of study,
$20,000 USD for a year of study
This amount is the total estimated cost of Living Expenses, including accommodation, health insurance, school tuition, books and, supplies.
Sample of estimated expenses for one academic year:
Note: If a spouse and/or children will be accompanying the student as F-2 visa dependents, an additional $4,000 per spouse or child will need to be reflected on the bank certification letter.