• Proof of English language proficiency. A score of 500 or greater on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 173 on the Computer Based Test is considered as adequate proof of language proficiency. This test is administered throughout the world in major cities. Registration materials for the test may be obtained by applying to:
                                                                                                       TOEFL
                                                                                                       Box 899
                                                                                                       Princeton, NJ 08541
   
• Proof of adequate finances to meet the costs of fees, books, health insurance, room and board off campus, transportation, and personal expenses while attending Stark State College.
   
• Proof of satisfactory completion of a program of education, which is equivalent to high school in the United States. Any degree, diploma, or certificate should be proved by a certified copy of the document and a translated copy where the original is not English.
   
• A copy of your VISA/PASSPORT and Admission number on your I-94 if currently in the United States.

Upon receipt of the aforementioned documents, the applicant for admission as an international student will receive a conditional acceptance letter. The acceptance is conditional upon the applicant transferring the cost of one year’s tuition to Stark State College, which will be held in trust for the student. The student may withdraw from the trust account funds, which are necessary to meet reasonable expenses while attending Stark State College. The remainder of the trust account will be returned to the student upon graduation, transfer to another college, termination of attendance, or departure from the United States.

Upon the receipt of $5,200.00, one years tuition for 36 credit hours from the applicant, the College will forward a letter of acceptance and the forms necessary to obtain student visa.

To maintain a satisfactory student status at Stark State College, the international student must:

• be taking a full course of studies;
• make satisfactory progress toward the degree goal;
• maintain appropriate tuition balance.