Dear International Student Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in Yuba Community College District campuses – Yuba College-Marysville, CA. Attached is an International Student Admission Application packet to apply for admission as an International Student.

Please review the ‘Checklist of required Application Documents’ carefully. Among the required documents, you will find the estimated annual tuition for general expenses, health care requirements and for those whose native language is nor English, the acceptable TOEFL scores that Yuba College requires.

All applicants whose native language is not English MUST take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Yuba College’s minimum TOEFL score requirement for the Written test is 475; for the Computer-based test is 152; and for the Internet-based test is 53. Official TOEFL Test scores must be submitted directly to Yuba College (School Code: 4994) from the Educational Testing Service.

We estimate that the annual tuition, books and general living expenses for attending a Yuba Community College District Campus (from August to June) at approximately $20,919.00. If you are planning a one-year course of study you will need to provide funding documentation of $20,919.00 (minimum); for a two-year course of study, you will need funding documentation of $41,838.00 (minimum); please see the Expenses Sheet enclosed. There are no scholarships or financial aid programs available at Yuba College for international students.

Yuba Community College Campus does not have on-campus dormitories -- students must make their own living arrangements while attending Yuba College.

Again, thank you for considering Yuba College in your educational plans. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at mgutierr@yccd.edu or call (530) 749-6939.

Sincerely,

Martin Gutierrez Director of Financial Aid and International Students Director

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS IMPORTANT – PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY!

Non-English documents must be accompanied by certified English translated copies

Your application for admission will not be reviewed until all (ORIGINAL) documents/items requested (items 2. through 10.

below) are received by the Student Services Office. ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED on or before the deadline date

listed on the cover letter. Scanned or copied documents will not be accepted for admission purposes. If you are accepted for

admission, a Certificate of Eligibility I-20 Document will be issued to you.

1. The General Registration Application Form – must be completed on-line at yc.yccd.edu click on

Admissions then click “Apply Now” complete and submit the application form. For fall semester the

application is available online approximately February 15th and for spring semester the application is available

approximately October 15th. Please email mgutierr@yccd.edu that this is completed or if you have questions.

2. International Student Application for Admission (enclosed) -- Answer all questions, including the semester

applied for on top of form. All students must indicate a MAJOR (Item #22). It is required for your SEVIS I-20

Admission Document that your Permanent Home Country Address and your U.S.A. Address while attending

Yuba College be included on your Application. Photograph (must be recent), and pasted on the application.

3. Certificate of Health Form (enclosed)

Item 1. – Is to be completed by Student before visiting the physician.

Item 2. – Is to be completed by a Physician/Doctor – Original Tuberculosis Test results (test results are to be

within the year) must be submitted with the Certificate of Health Form.

4. Confidential Financial Information Form (enclosed) -- this form must also be accompanied by a certified letter

and current bank statement from student and/or sponsors bank verifying in U.S. Dollars that there are sufficient

funds available to meet your needs while studying at Yuba Community College District. If the student funds are

through a sponsor in the U.S.A., a notarized Affidavit of Support will be required.

5. F-1 Visa Student Agreement With Yuba College (enclosed) – Please read and initial each item. Your initials

will indicate that you understand and acknowledge each of the requirements and restrictions stated.

6. Certificate of Proficiency in English Form (enclosed) – to be completed by an English Instructor (and mailed

to us directly from the instructor).

7. Letter of Reference Form (enclosed) to be completed by a school instructor or adult friend who has known you

for some length of time (and mailed to us directly from him/her).

8. Certified copy of official school transcripts from your high school-with proof of high school graduation,

college, university and/or professional schools attended. This should be a complete record of any schools you

attended, not just the most recent school. Also list schools attended on the International Student Application--

Item 17.

9. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Official Test Scores must be submitted directly to Yuba

College (Institutional School Code: 4994) from Educational Testing Service (ETS). YOUR APPLICATION

WILL NOT BE REVIEWED FOR ADMISSION WITHOUT THESE SCORES.

10. $25.00 Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) – must be in the form of a Money Order or Check

Payable to: Yuba College

International Student Transfer Request Form -- If you are transferring from a school in the United States - you must complete the

International Student Transfer Request Form and obtain a release from your current school. Contact the Yuba College - Student

Services Office (530) 741-6705 to obtain the International Student Transfer Request Form.

PLEASE MAIL ALL ITEMS TO:

ATTN: Martin Gutierrez, Director of Financial Aid & International Student Director

Yuba College * 2088 North Beale Road * Marysville, CA 95901 * USA

Yuba Community College District

Marysville, California

Confidential Financial Information Form

Financial Guarantee with Certified Letter from Bank and Current Bank Statement

Note: This form must be accompanied by a Certified Letter and Current Bank Statement from the Bank where funds are located verifying in U.S. Dollars (see packet cover letter) that there are sufficient funds available to meet your needs while studying at Yuba Community College District. Financial information provided must be dated within the past two months of your application date. --Attendance for One Academic Year - proof of funds required to be available: $21,019.00 USD --Attendance for Two Academic Years - proof of funds required to be available: $42,038.00 USD

Applicant’s Name ___________________________________ Country __________________

Source(s) of Funding: Please show the amount of funds available to you in each category. Please report amounts in U.S. Dollars.

If you have multiple sponsors, please have each sponsor complete this form and attach a Certified Letter and Current

Bank Statement from their bank.

Specific source of

funds are:

Total amount available: When will these funds be available?

From Parents $

From Own Savings $

From Sponsor

(relative or other)

$

From Government

(letter required)

$

*If you have made prior arrangements for room and board with a sponsor in the U.S.A. that may be listed

here. An Affidavit of Support will be required from your sponsor in the U.S.A.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Provide the information below of person(s) who will be dependent on you for financial support.

Name Age Relationship Plan for financial support while you are in U.S.

CERTIFICATION: “I certify that all statements on this form are true and complete”.

Signature of Applicant__________________________________________Date_____________

Signature of Sponsor___________________________________________ Date ____________

YUBA COLLEGE

EXAMPLE OF EXPENSES for the Average International Student (based on enrollment in 12 units)

One Two

Year Years

Required Enrollment and Tuition Fees * :

(totals do not include Summer Session attendance)

State-mandated Enrollment Fee $ *1,104.00 $ *2,208.00

for 12 unit (*$46 per unit)

Student Services Fee: *20.00 *40.00

Foreign Student Tuition

for 12 units: (*$265 per unit) *6,360.00 *12,720.00

Parking Fee: 80.00 160.00

Additional Costs: (depends on student and situation)

Living Expenses (Rent/Food) ** : **6,786.00 13,572.00

Books & Supplies: 1,971.00 3,942.00

Personal Expenses: 3,564.00 7,128.00

Travel: 1,134.00 2,268.00 TOTALS: $21,019.00 $42,038.00

* = These are Required Fees

** = Living, Books & Supplies, Personal, and Travel Expenses

will vary – depends on student and situation (Affidavit of Support

required of U.S.A. Sponsors)

REQUIRED:

●Application Processing Fee: $25.00 – Check or money order payable to: Yuba College(Non-refundable Application Processing Fee is due with the International Student Application Packet).

●TOEFL: (Test of English as a foreign language) Official Test Scores from ETS are required to complete your application

packet – Scores must be sent directly to Yuba College (School Code: 4994) from ETS. Test Fee is payable to the

Educational Testing Service (ETS) organization when you schedule your testing appointment. For TOEFL testing

information write to: TOEFL Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 or visit the

TOEFL Website at: www.ets.org/toefl

●Health Insurance: Required of all international students while they are attending Yuba College. Health

Insurance needs to cover medical – doctor and hospital for accident and/or sickness. Students must purchase

private insurance; the college does not offer a plan to students. Proof of coverage (copy of policy/insurance

identification card) must be shown to the international student assistant at the time of registration for classes.

Please Note the following:

The Enrollment Fee is established by the California State Legislature and is subject to change,

if the fees are raised by the Legislature, students will be responsible for any additional fees.

Yuba College does not have Residence Halls / Dormitories available.

Important Information: Once you have been granted admission to attend a school in the USA and have received your

Form I-20 document – You must complete Form I-901, pay the form fee and receive your receipt of payment to take with to your

appointment with the American Embassy to apply for your Student VISA. For more information, and to download

Form I-901 or to process and pay the Form I-901 fee on online please see the following website: www.fmjfee.com

Updated: 05/2019

F1-VISA Students are

required to enroll and

complete at least 12 units

each semester to maintain

their F1-VISA status.