Non-F1 Global Students
Admission Requirements and Enrollment Process
Columbus State Community College welcomes students from all over the world to join our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have a two step admission process and our application is easy to fill out and only takes a short time to complete. Our staff and faculty are committed to helping you attain your goals and want you to get a good start toward success.
Who is a non-F1 global student?
- Pending permanent residents and asylees
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Parolees
- DACA recipients
- Undocumented students
- Non-immigrant visa holders (such as F2, E2, H1B, J2, L2, etc. and excluding F1 and B1/B2)
If you are applying to receive a Form I-20, please visit www.cscc.edu/f1
Please note: If you currently have a visa of non-immigrant status (such as B2, C, D, etc.) that does not allow for full-or part-time study, you should consider not enrolling in classes until you have a visa status that permits enrolling in a course of study. In this case, you must travel outside of the US and apply for an F-1 visa or apply for a change of status with USCIS (Form I-539) if you choose to stay in the US before starting your classes. Please note that changing your visa status is a personal decision and ISS cannot offer you advice on when or how to file your Form I-539. For more information regarding how to change your status to F-1, please visit Information For B-1/B-2 Visa Holders and our international student admission information webpage.
Get Started!
Step 1: Apply
Complete the online Standard Application. Eligible high school students wanting to take College Credit Plus (CCP) courses should complete the CCP application.
If you are a returning student or you have previously applied for admission, you do not need to reapply. Pease email iss@cscc.edu for next step instructions.
Step 2: Submit the Global Student Immigration Form
After submitting your application, you will receive an email within 1-3 business days with your CougarID number. The email will also contain an online Global Student Immigration Form that you will use to submit documents which verify your immigration status in the United States. This form will determine your tuition rate and help us understand your immigration status.
Step 3: Required Documents
The online immigration form will ask you to submit the following documents based on your immigration status:
- Pending permanent residents and asylees: Front and back of Employment Authorization Document (work permit) and/or I-797 Notice of Action.
- DACA Recipients: I-797 Notice of Deferred Action.
- Non-Immigrant Visa Holders (excluding F1 and B1/B2): Passport, U.S. visa, and I-94 (optional: DS-2019, I-539 Extension of Stay, I-797 Notice of Approval).
- Parolees: I-94 and front and back of Employment Authorization Document or I-797 Notice of Action.
- TPS Holders: Front and back of Employment Authorization Document (work permit) and I-797 TPS Approval Letter.
- Undocumented: You are not required to upload documentation, however you must submit the Global Student Immigration Form to receive an acceptance letter.
Next Steps After Submitting Your Documents
1) Check Your Email: You will receive an email confirming receipt of your documents and your official acceptance letter within 1-5 days of submitting the Global Student Immigration Form.
2) Take a Placement Test or Submit Test Scores and/or Transcripts: Once you have received your admission email, course placement is your next step. Placement tests determine the appropriate course level for students in their first semester. Tests in reading, writing, and math are required for students who do not have qualifying ACT/SAT, AP, or CLEP scores or transfer credit for college level English and Math. Click here for more details about who must take the CSCC Placement Tests.
3) Complete an Orientation or New Student Workshop: After you have been accepted and completed placement testing, your next step is to attend either an Orientation or New Student Workshop. There, you'll register for your first classes, discuss financial aid options, learn about campus resources, and get ready to succeed in college. For more information, email orientation@cscc.edu
Additional Information/Resources
Foreign Transcripts Evaluation
If you applied for Financial Aid and are selected to verify that you completed high
school, or if your program of study (such as Nursing) requires proof of high school
graduation, you will need to submit a professional credential evaluation of your high
school transcripts. Columbus State accepts credential evaluations from NACES approved
companies only. Please click here for a list of approved companies and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Financial Aid - FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the largest provider of student
financial aid in the nation. Applications must be completed online each academic year
to be eligible for federal, state, or institutional student aid. Student Central offers student financial counseling, workshops, and assistance to help you pursue
your educational goals. Please see the Financial Aid webpage for more details.
Pay Tuition & Fees
Fees cannot be paid until after you register for classes. For more information on
tuition payment options or how to pay fees, click here.