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CCA International Student Application

Welcome to the Community College of Aurora! We are excited that you are interested in becoming an International Student at CCA. You can start this form and elect to finish later, but you must provide a valid email address and complete the form within 30 days. CCA will not be able to review partial submissions and will not be able to recover a partially completed form if you do not submit the form within 30 days.

Before you begin, please note that to finish and SUBMIT this form, you must have the following documents or information available to you. 

Step 1 - CCA Application for Admission

Your Student ID number and the name of the degree program you want to complete at CCA.

Step 2 - Visa Wait Times or Transfer Information

If you are not currently an F-1 Visa holder, look up Visa Appointment Wait Times in your country and know how long it will take for you to get an appointment once your I-20 has been created by CCA.

If you are current an F-1 Visa holder, you have verified with your current school that you are currently in good standing academically and financially.

Step 3 - Student Information

Name, address, and phone number of an emergency contact in your home country and in the United States if you have one. Visa, passport, and date of birth information for yourself and any dependents who will be joining you in the United States.

Step 4 - Proof of English Language Proficiency

You have an electronic document (PDF preferred) showing your SAT or TOEFL score from less than three years ago or proof that you have completed an English Composition course in the United States and earned a grade of C or higher. If you are from a country where the primary language is English, CCA may have an additional option for you. CCA does not accept any other forms of assessment.

Step 5 - Affidavit of Financial Support

Most recent three month's bank records from yourself and/or your sponsor(s) demonstrating your ability to support the cost of your expenses while attending the Community College of Aurora.

I have all of the above information collected and I am ready to begin the application*

Application for I-20

The information you provide will be used to create your I-20. Please review your information to confirm it is accurate.

Date of Birth*
Gender*
When would you like to start classes at CCA on your student Visa?*
What type of degree program do you plan to pursue at CCA?*
See our website for the list of degrees offered at CCA: https://www.ccaurora.edu/programs-classes/degrees-certificates. CCA cannot issue an I-20 for certificate programs, you must choose a degree program.

Past Education

This can include your past education from your home country and in the United States.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

TOEFL or SAT test scores are considered valid if they are less than 3 years old. If you have not taken either of these exams, you will need to complete one before the college can issue your I-20.  Note that there are a limited number of exam days, so please plan ahead. 

If you are from a country where the primary language is English, CCA may have an additional option for you, please email us at PDSO@ccaurora.edu

Type of Assessment*
Upload score report or transcript showing completion of English Course*
No File Chosen
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Passport Information

The information you provide will be used to create your I-20. Before submitting, please review your information to confirm it is accurate.

Passport Expiration Date

United States Visa

Do you currently have a F-1 Visa?*
Are you in good standing with the school that issued your I-20?*
You are in good standing if you have successfully completed all of your classes (grade C or higher) and you do not have any outstanding financial obligations.
Where do you plan to request your change of status?
Visa Issue Date
Visa Expiration Date
I-94 Expiration Date (if marked D/S choose Dec 31, 2099)

The Community College of Aurora has a very small International Student population and although the college staff can issue an I-20 to allow you to apply as an International Student at CCA, we cannot assist you with the legal aspects of the change of status process.  If you plan to apply for your F-1 Visa without leaving the country, you are responsible for seeking the help of an immigration attorney.

Check this box to confirm you will work with an immigration attorney to seek a change of status.*

Dependents

The F-2 Visa is a non-immigrant temporary permit for dependents of F-1 Visa holders. 

Do you have any dependents who will be coming with you to the US?*

Dependent 1

Dependent Name*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Dependent Gender*
Relationship of Dependent to Student*
Will you be bringing a second dependent to the US?*

Dependent 2

Dependent Name*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Dependent Gender*
Relationship of Dependent to Student*
Will you be bringing a third dependent to the US?*

Dependent 3

Dependent Name*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Dependent Gender*
Relationship of Dependent to Student*
Will you be bringing a fourth dependent to the US?*

Dependent 4

Dependent Name*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Dependent Gender*
Relationship of Dependent to Student*
Will you be bringing a fifth dependent to the US?*

Dependent 5

Dependent Name*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Dependent Gender*
Relationship of Dependent to Student*
Will you be bringing a sixth dependent to the US?*

Dependent 6

Dependent Name*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Dependent Gender*
Relationship of Dependent to Student*

Home Country Address

Please enter your home country address.

Address*
Please include country code

Home Country Emergency Contact

Please enter your emergency contact from your home country.

Address*

United States Address

Please enter your US address if you have this information. You can leave it blank if you have not finalized your housing situation yet.

Where will you live while studying at the Community College of Aurora?*
Address*

United States Emergency Contact

Please enter your emergency contact in the United States.

Address

Estimated Expenses for International Students

The following expenses are based on Fall and Spring semesters, with 12 credit hours per semester. 

Educational Expenses

Tuition
$15,500.00
Standard Fees
300.00
Books and supplies
1,800.00
Medical insurance
900.00
Total Educational Expenses

$18,500.00


You must document a minimum of $18,500 for Educational Expenses.

Living Expenses

Total Housing and Food Expenses Estimate*
$18,150.00


*Please note that the cost to rent an apartment or home in the Aurora and Denver area can be very high. CCA does not have on-campus housing. We recommend that you view options online to see what you can afford. This is a minimal estimate and does not include the cost of phone, internet, cable, or transportation. This amount can be waived if you will live with your sponsor during your studies at CCA.

You must document a minimum of $18,150 for Living Expenses. 

Dependent Expenses (if applicable)

Spouse 
$4,000.00
Per Dependent Child
$2,500.00

Total Expenses

Total Expenses without Dependents
$36,650.00
Total Expenses with a Spouse and a Dependent
$43,050.00


You must document a minimum Total of $36,650.00-$43,050.00 depending on your situation.

Affidavit of Financial Support

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) requires all F-1 Visa applicants to provide documentation of Financial Support while attending CCA. You must have adequate financial resources to fund your educational and living expenses as a student. This can include funding from a sponsor(s). Students on the F-1 Visa are not typically authorized for off-campus employment and financial aid is not available. 

You and/or your sponsor(s) are required to upload financial documentation on the next page of this application. You must provide a bank statement showing that you have enough funds to attend CCA for 1 year (which is equivalent to 2 semesters). Depending on your starting level and program, you can be enrolled at CCA for 2+ years. You must also ensure that adequate funding is available for additional years at CCA. Your I-20 can only be issued after we receive sufficient documentation of available funds and payment of the application fee.


I have read all of the above information and understand the financial responsibility*

Name

Educational Expenses


Housing and Food Expenses

Dependent Expenses

$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
Type N/A if student is providing all funding
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
Type N/A if no second sponsor
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided
$
Please enter 0 if no funding provided

Total funding available by expense

$
Must total at least $18,500
$
Must total at least $18,150
$
Must total $4000 for spouse and $2400 per child

Financial Support Documentation

FINANCIAL SUPPORT DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS


Proof of funding may come from a variety of sources depending on student needs. CCA will not create an I-20 form which is required for your F-1 visa application until we have received this documentation.

The Community College of Aurora reserves the right to reject any financial documentation submitted for the purposes of issuing an I-20.

Bank Statements used to document, cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and health insurance must meet the following criteria:

  • Be in English, or in the original language with a certified English translation stamped by the financial institution.
  • Bear a signature, official seal, or be on letterhead from an official agency.
  • Be currently accessible personal liquid funds.
  • Include the account holder’s name, date, account type, account balance, and currency type.
  • The amount must be translated into American currency (USD).
  • Include the web link/URL if printed from the internet.
  • Be less than three months old at the time they are provided to the Community College of Aurora.

Please note, that if documentation indicates significant balance fluctuations or low balances on the statement, the college will ask for additional months’ worth of statements to demonstrate funds are regularly available.

If sponsorship for any funding is from a government or other sponsoring agency, a signed copy of the scholarship or award letter stating the amount, name of recipient, conditions of sponsorship and duration of award must be submitted. This documentation must be on government/company letterhead and signed by an authorized official.

Based on the information provided, the STUDENT will be required to upload a SIGNED statement indicating that they will provide the dollar amount to the right for their educational, living, and/or dependent expenses as applicable AND also upload financial documentation to support that the funds are available.  All documentation must meet the requirements shown below.

$
Upload statement and bank statements from STUDENT*
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Based on the information provided, SPONSOR ONE will be required to upload a SIGNED statement indicating that they will provide the dollar amount to the right for the educational, living, and/or dependent expenses of the student as applicable AND also upload financial documentation to support that the funds are available.  All documentation must meet the requirements shown below.

$
e.g uncle, family friend, sister
Upload signed statement from SPONSOR ONE*
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Upload bank statements from SPONSOR ONE*
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File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Based on the information provided, SPONSOR TWO will be required to upload a SIGNED statement indicating that they will provide the dollar amount to the right for the educational, living, and/or dependent expenses of the student as applicable AND also upload financial documentation to support that the funds are available.  All documentation must meet the requirements shown below.

$
e.g uncle, family friend, sister
Upload statement and bank statements from SPONSOR TWO*
No File Chosen
File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Housing Sponsor

You indicated that you will live with a local sponsor while you attend the Community College of Aurora. Please ask your sponsor to complete the form available at: https://CCAurora.formstack.com/forms/housing_sponsor_form

Student Plan

The student plan is a typed and signed statement from the student discussing what your plan is if you lose your sponsor (financial sponsor, local living sponsor, or both). Please explain where you will obtain backup funds or that you understand that you must return home if you can no longer pay for school or have a place to live. This is required because the government requires students to be able to support themselves and you are not allowed to receive any public assistance while on the F1 visa.

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