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Frequently Asked
Questions
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- What
do I need to do to come to school on a student visa (F-1 status)?
You
must first apply for a document called an I-20 which is the
Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status.
This is done by applying to the college.
- What
are the requirements to get the I-20 document?
Below are the basic steps required to obtain the I-20 from
Phoenix College:
a. Complete the Phoenix College International Student Information
form.
b. Take the TOEFL test and send the scores to Phoenix College
c. Submit an official high school transcript in English. Graduation
from a secondary school equivalent to an American high school
is required.
d. Provide a financial guarantee equivalent to $17,608.00 (US
dollars).
- What
does the $17,608 go towards?
The following represents estimated costs for a 12 month
period:
| Tuition
and fees |
$
6,000 |
| Living
Expenses |
$
10,400 |
| Books |
$
800 |
| Health
Insurance |
$
408 |
- Do
I need to pay the $17,608 directly to Phoenix College?
No. You will pay Phoenix College for tuition, fees, and the
student health insurance. You will also purchase your books
and supplies at the college. Therefore, you will need to have
sufficient funds to pay for these costs when you arrive. If
you will be living in an apartment, you will also need enough
money to move into your apartment (rent, electric bill, telephone,
etc.).
- Do
I have to take the TOEFL test?
Yes, since this is a requirement for admission for those
students who are from countries where English is not the primary
language. The TOEFL code for Phoenix College is 4606.
- What
score is needed on the TOEFL?
500 for the paper-based test
173 for the computer-based test
- Must
I purchase the health insurance?
Yes, the Maricopa Community Colleges’ International
Student Health insurance for the Maricopa Community Colleges
is a mandatory requirement.
- What
are the deadline dates for applying?
| July
1 |
Fall
semester enrollment |
| November
1 |
Spring
semester enrollment |
- Can
I work while I am on F-1 status?
Although employment is not recommended in your first semester
of study, you are eligible for employment only on-campus. You
may not engage in off-campus employment without proper authorization
from Immigration and Naturalization Services. You must be aware
that there are limited employment positions available for F-1
students at Phoenix College.
- Does
Phoenix College have dormitories or other student housing?
No. Phoenix College is a two-year community college with
no dormitories available to its students. Phoenix College does
provide an apartment guide to its students listing apartments
around the Phoenix College campus.
- When
will I be able to pay tuition and fees as an Arizona resident?
During your entire enrollment period on F-1 status you will
be considered a nonresident for tuition purposes. F-1 status
indicates a temporary status in the United States which makes
you ineligible to establish Arizona residency.
- What
length of time is the I-20 valid for?
Phoenix College is a two year community college. INS allows
the I-20 to be issued for the length of study for the program
as well as a grace period not to exceed one year. Therefore,
it is possible that the I-20 may be issued for a maximum of
three years, depending on the program being sought by the student.
- How
many credits must I take?
F-1 students must be enrolled in and complete a minimum
of 12 semester credit hours each fall and spring semester. Summer
is an optional enrollment period at Phoenix College.
- How
long is a semester?
Each fall and spring semester is a 16-week enrollment period.
- Can
I transfer to a 4-year university after I complete my studies
at Phoenix College?
Yes. Phoenix College is a community college that offers the
first two years of university instruction.
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