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International Student Admission

Students who are in the United States (U.S.) on an F1 visa are considered international students. To enroll at the college, these students must:

1. Apply Online, or pick up a paper application at the Welcome Center on the first floor in the Student Center on the RVC Main Campus. Some programs have limited enrollment and require additional application steps such as Aviation Maintenance Technology, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Respiratory Care. Refer to the Career and Technical Education Programs section (Click Here) for specific program admission details.

2. Submit proof of English language competency.
   a. Minimum score of 71 internet-based, 213 computer-based, or 550 paper-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an overall band score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
   b. A statement of completion of the 9th grade level at an ESL Language Center
   c. If you are here in the U.S. as a foreign student with an F-1 or J-1 visa attending a U.S. high school or college, you will need to supply the transcript from that institution

3. Submit Duolingo cut scores.

4. Complete the Statement of Financial Support or proof of “live-in- guest” status*. Either form must be notarized.

5. Submit original transcripts of all high school and university work.

6. Complete steps 4-6 of the New Student Admission section indicated to the left.

7. Complete steps 7-9 of the New Student Admission section by meeting directly with the International Student Services, Coordinator.

8. You are required to submit your High School Diploma to Educational Credential Evaluator (ECE) to have your transcript evaluated. This is required to be submitted with your application packet. Please visit the International Student Services Office or Records and Registration Department located on the second floor of the Student Center for more information.

* Students with “live in guest,” approval are eligible for in-district tuition rates and are subject to a non-negotiable $500 International student fee assessed each term.

All documents must be submitted by the published deadlines to the Records and Registration Office. Please note: Financial Aid is not available to international students, and RVC does not provide on-campus housing. For questions about international student admission, contact (815) 921-4251. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.