APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
Santa Ana College
18 years of age or older, or graduated from high school or obtained a GED
Grade Point Average (GPA): 2.0 (C grade average or equivalent)
English proficiency for non-native English speakers:
- TOEFL (DI Code D638): 450 PBT / 131 CBT / 45 iBT;
- Oxford ELLT: 5;
- IELTS: 5-5.5;
- Cambridge Exam PET: 150;
- CEFR: B2;
- Duolingo: 85; or,
- Successful completion of 1 year of coursework taught in English may be considered
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
New Student
- Financial support Documents (Minimum, recent support level: $25,940):
- English proficiency test score
Autobiographical Statement (2 pages, Optional)
Copy of passport Bio Page
ID.Me verification (New requirement as of February 2024)
Transfer Student
- English proficiency test score
Autobiographical Statement (2 pages, Optional)
Notice of Transfer Form
Copy of passport Bio Page
Copy of I-20
Copy of Visa & I-94
ID.Me verification (New requirement as of February 2024)
Concurrent Enrollment Student
International Admissions Online Application
$65 Non-refundable application fee
Copy of passport Bio Page
Copy of your current I-20
Copy of Visa & I-94
A concurrent enrollment permission letter from your current college/university is required each semester you intend to enroll for course(s) at Santa Ana College. Please include the course name(s) and desired semester in the letter. Students who are currently enrolled at a language school are not be permitted to take part-time courses at Santa Ana College.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
| STEP 1 | Submit your CCCApply Application for the term you wish to begin your program at Santa Ana College. Please note your CCC ID number and login information for future reference. | | STEP 2 | Once your application is submitted successfully, you will receive: - A welcome message from the International Student Program with instructions and required documents information.
- An email from the Admission Office with a username and a temporary password to create your student account to upload the required documents.
- Then, you will access your student account to upload the required documents to complete that application process on Self-Services website. Uploading Required Documents through Self-Service Student Manual.pdf
| | STEP 3 | Receive your I-20 (if applicable), Acceptance Letter, and begin the process to apply for your F-1 Visa or to concurrently enroll
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Once accepted to Santa Ana College, new students will receive an acceptance letter and I-20 via email, if applicable. The Steps for Applying for an F1 Visa instructions will help you obtain your student visa and prepare for your exciting learning journey in Southern California.
Application Fee
Santa Ana College has partnered with PayMyTuition for international application and tuition payments. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your fees from any bank in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost-effective. (Additional Information on PayMyTuition)
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Application Filing Period
Applications for admission to Santa Ana College will be processed on a rolling basis, meaning that once all documentation is received for admission, the application will be processed for the next available semester. To ensure that you are able to begin your program of study for your desired starting semester and to allow time to apply for your student visa, please submit your application and supporting documents by the preferred processing deadlines below. Please note that students who do not require a new visa application may require less time for preferred processing.
Fall (August - December)
| March 15
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Spring (January - June)
| September 15
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Summer (June - July)
| February 15
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