Apply to be an International Student

1. California community colleges are required to admit any California resident possessing a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, California community colleges may admit any nonresident possessing a high school diploma or equivalent or anyone (resident or nonresident) over the age of 18 without a high school diploma or equivalent who, in the judgment of the board, is capable of profiting from the instruction offered.
2. Proof of English Proficiency to enroll in Associate Degree Programs.
3. No Proof of English Proficiency required for the IIS Intensive English Program. 
4. Students who wish to enroll in the IIS Intensive English Program may be below 18 years of age.

Ensure you have all necessary documents ready for a smooth application process:

1. $100 Application Fee (payable online).
2. Affidavit of Support Form.
3. Bank Letter or Scholarship Letter (from financial sponsor, no older than 6 months).
4. Passport Copy (ID page & expiration date).
5. Previous U.S. Immigration Documents (if applicable, including I-94, I-20, DS-2019).
6. Official Transcripts (translated into English, if necessary).
7. Personal Letter (explaining your study goals).
8. Proof of English Proficiency (for degree applicants).
9. Transfer Authorization Form (for transfer students).

You can submit all documents through our online application portal.

Once you've submitted your application, we will review it within 10 business days. Here's what you can expect:

1. Application Review: After submission, you will receive an email with your student ID number.
2. I-20 Issuance: If your application is complete, we will email your I-20 form to begin your F-1 visa process.
3. After you receive your I-20, you can pay the SEVIS fee.
4. Make an appointment for an F-1 visa interview.
5. Go to the interview.
6. Receive your visa.

International students are required to pay non-resident tuition. Mission College accepts tuition payment online through My Mission Portal.

Fee	Cost
Enrollment Fees (based on 24 units per year)	$1,104
Tuition (based on 24 units per year)	$8,952
Enrollment Fees (based on 30 units per year)	$1,380
Tuition (based on 30 units per year)	$11.190
Room and Board (9 months)	$11,700
Health Insurance	$2,040
Other expense (Books, supplies, etc.)	$2,504
Total	$26,296 - $28,810

 

• International Achievement Scholarship: Up to $1,000 towards your first semester.
• Carol Qazi International Student Scholarship: Awarded annually to returning students.
• Additional scholarships are available through our Financial Aid Office.

The criteria for the scholarship are: 

• Equivalent of 3.0 or B grade point average on previous high school or college  work Recommendation letter from a previous school official (Principal, counselor,  Director or teacher) 
• Personal statement responding to the question, "What would you say is your  greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent in  school and/or your community? 

To apply, submit your personal statement when you complete the online international students admission application.

International Student Hardship Waiver Form

In accordance with California Education Code Section 76140(a)(2), current international students at West Valley College or Mission College experiencing financial hardship can apply for a waiver of non-resident tuition fees. If granted, this waiver allows them to pay resident tuition rates.

Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee approval; the Chancellor's Office will determine eligibility. Applying for this exemption does not alter your responsibility to pay, by the campus deadline, any nonresident tuition and associated fees that may be due before your eligibility is determined.

Mission College Service Request Form

Use this form to request a family invitation letter, DMV letter, on-campus employment documents, transfer verification form, I-20 travel signature request, and any other requests.

Mission College Student Information Update Form

Use this form to update your personal information (e.g., address, email, phone number, and emergency contact information). Please note- as an F-1 student, federal law requires that you report your current addresses for both your home country and U.S. residence within 10 days of change.

Affidavit of Support

Use this in conjunction with certain requests such as I-20 extension, reapplication to a new program, etc. Refer to specific forms to see if the affidavit of support and bank letter are needed.

MC Exit Form

Use this form if you are: transferring to another school, returning to your home country (without plans to return to Mission College in the current semester), or have changed to another status. You will need to submit supporting documents (e.g., copy of acceptance letter, plane ticket, proof of new status, etc.) with this form.

Deferral Form (New Students)

Use this form if you are not able to come to Mission College for the start date and want to delay your start date (to start later). You can also use this form if you’d like to change any information on your SEVIS I-20. We will issue a new I-20 with a later date (or I-20 with requested changes.)

Online Course Request Form

Use this form to receive permission from the international academic counselor and DSO to take any online class(es). Please remember, you can have only 3 of the 12 units for online coursework per semester-- or at least 9 units of in-class courses per semester. Permission must be received for all online coursework even if you are taking 3 units of online coursework or less.

Change of Major Form

If you plan to change your major, you are required to inform the International Student Center, so this is reflected on your I-20. Please meet with an academic counselor for an education plan in the new program of study and submit it with this form.

Concurrent Enrollment

International students are required to enroll full-time at the school where they receive the form I-20. Therefore, permission to take class(es) at another school (including West Valley College) is allowed when class(es) is/are not offered at Mission College.

I-20 Program Extension Form

If you need more time on your I-20 in order to complete your program, use this form and submit with the “Affidavit of Support” form, updated bank letter, and updated education plan. Extensions are based on students: being enrolled in classes which count toward their program on the I-20, being in lawful F-1 status, and not being on academic probation, progress probation or suspension.

Reduced Course Load (RCL) Form

Use this form if you wish to be enrolled in less than 12 units at Mission College for one of the following reasons:

1. Drop/withdraw from a class due to academic difficulty in initial term
2. Final semester to complete program (e.g., obtaining associate degree)
3. Temporary illness/medical condition.

Doctor's Letter for Reduced Course Load

This form will guide you and/or your doctor with the information needed for a reduction of units for a given term due to medical reasons.

Economic Hardship Checklist

An F-1 student may be eligible for off-campus employment due to severe, unforeseen economic necessity. Meet with a DSO to discuss your eligibility. Complete checklist items. We will then create a new I-20 with the recommendation for economic hardship.

Optional Practical Training Request

Optional Practical Training (OPT) offers students in good F-1 status to work in their field of study. Please make an appointment with an academic counselor to see if you qualify academically and DSO for F-1 eligibility. Please refer to the OPT Checklist for additional information, including documents to send to USCIS.

OPT Checklist

Refer to this checklist for the next step (e.g., submitting the paperwork to USCIS) along with additional important information regarding OPT.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Employment Update Form

For those of you who applied for OPT and did not receive the SEVP Portal information, go here to update your employment information. Reporting must be done within 90 days of the start date on your EAD card.