International Student Admission - Outside USA
If you are an international student seeking admission to Cincinnati State from outside the United States, please follow the following steps.
Documents
All of the following documents must be on file in the Office of Admission by the appropriate deadline before your application can be considered.
- All documents not written in English must also come with a professional English translation.
- Notarized copies or certified copies of original documents are considered official documents.
Online Application
Click here for the online application.
If you do not have a Social Security Number, please use “979-79-9797”
Transcripts (High School)
Submit an English translation of high school transcripts.
No copies or scanned documents are accepted; only original high school transcrips and diploma.
If you need assistance with high school transcripts/diploma, contact:
International Family Resource Center
205 West 4th St.
High School Diploma Translation Service: Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-7660 phone
(513) 345-8559 fax
Transcripts (College/University)
If transferring college/university coursework from abroad, students must have transcript(s) translated and evaluated by an official Credential Evaluation Service. Click here for a list of some service providers.
Proof of English Ability
All prospective international students must demonstrate their English proficiency by completing and meeting one of the following testing requirements:
Important note: Test results must not be older than two (2) years.
TOEFL
www.toefl.org
CS Test Code: 1984
500 paper
173 computer
61 internet
IELTS
www.ielts.org
5.0 overall score
Proof of Adequate Financial Support
Submission of a signed and officiated Certification of Finances Form to the attention of the International Student Advisor is required to verify the availability of sufficient funds to cover the cost of educational expenses.
It is estimated that international students need a minimum of $18,169 per year for tuition books, living, and miscellaneous expenses. There are no scholarships or educational loans available for international students.
Advance Tuition Deposit
Upon receipt of the aforementioned documents, and consequent offer of admission, all international students must submit a $3,500 advance tuition deposit fee to the Cashier’s Office. This deposit is credited to your account and used only for payment of tuition and fees. The fee covers approximately 1 ½ terms of tuition. The student must provide for all other expenses, including room, board, books, transportation, and incidental expenses.
Important note: Only certain international student visas are eligible for financial aid. Please see the Office of Financial Aid website to determine eligibility.
Issuance of I-20 Form
An I-20 Form will be issued to the student only after all the above-mentioned steps are completed.
Please note:
All documents submitted to the Offices of Admission and International become the property of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and will not be returned, forwarded, or copied.
For additional information regarding international admission, contact the International Student Advisor at (513) 569-1543, or visit www.cincinnatistate.edu/international student.
