Definition/explanation
International students are defined as any student on an F-1/F-2 VISA, B1/B2 VISA and F1 Guest.
Not all students from any county should be assumed to be an international student
Look at SPAIDEN for (F1 or FV) code under biographical. FV students are international guest students. All international students will have an automatic hold on their account
Eligibility
All International students are welcome to apply at FRCC. There will be extra steps and/or denials based on information provided by the student. There are deadlines for each semester.
Clarifying questions to ask
What type of assistance do you need as an international student?
Have you applied to FRCC? That is your first step.
Have you submitted the additional documents needed for international students? This will get the process started for new or transfer international students.
Steps for Wolf Central Staff
Direct international students to email international@frontrange.edu Registrar staff will direct the prospective student on steps to apply and submit documents. This email should also be used for current international students that need assistance.
Process/form involved
Students apply for Admission, submit a Supplemental Information Form, and pay international admissions fee. You can direct them to the website for more information. https://www.frontrange.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/international There is information on the website that will provide information and steps for students that are currently outside the U.S., want to transfer to FRCC from another college in the U.S., want to apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to change their status to F1, or wants to attend as an international guest student,
Deadline
Depending on applying from inside or outside the U.S. Direct to Admissions Requirements for International Students (FRCC website)
Timeline for processing
Once the student applies, submits all documentation and pays the international admissions fee, 5-7 business days to process an I-20. Principal Designated School Official or Designated School Official (PDSO or DSO) processes in the order they were received.
Who is involved in processing
Office the Registrar staff
References for student
Admissions Requirements for International Students (FRCC website)
Tips/talking points
Let them know there is a lot of information on the website about attending on an F1, F2, F1 guest, B1 or B2 visa.
Not all students from any county should be assumed to be an international student