7. International Students
If you are an international student wishing to study at Del Mar College, you must complete the following procedures to be considered for admission. Once you obtain your F-1 visa and begin studies, you must comply with all international student regulations in order to maintain the status of your visa and remain enrolled.
Submit all of the following documents:
- Completed application for admission
- Official transcripts showing completion of secondary education or college work
- Current bank statement showing proof of funds of at least $18,000 per academic year to cover your educational and living expenses. If you have dependents, you must show an additional $5,000 per dependent per academic year.
- Provide certified Affidavit of Support from sponsor. You may use the I-134 form located at www.uscis.gov/i-134.
- Transfer Clearance Form (if student attended a U.S. institution)
- Copy of your current passport (name, passport number, citizenship, etc.)
Upon admission, you will be issued the I-20 form. Present this form and the receipt for the I-901 fee when you apply for your student visa.
If you are an international student transferring from a U.S. college or university, you must provide a current I-94, I-20, and passport in addition to the documents listed above.
You must show proficiency in English unless you will enroll in the ESOL program. You will be referred to the ESOL program for testing and evaluation. Before beginning your academic program, you must take the Texas Success Initiative placement test.
Del Mar College does not provide housing. There are a number of real estate agents and housing locator services in Corpus Christi that may assist you in securing accommodations.
As an F-1 student, you are not eligible for financial aid. However, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships. Also, you may not work without permission. If you are in an academic program, you may be eligible to work part-time on campus. After one academic year you may be eligible to work off campus; however, specific criteria must be met and authorization is required by the U.S. government.