For the academic year 2007 - 2008 tuition table, please visit http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/catalog/enroll/tuition-fees.asp International students on F and M visas are required to purchase BCC contacted medical insurance. Cost is $192 each quarter. All BCC students are also required to pay the $35 technology fee each quarter.

International students who hold F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, J-2, L1, L2, H1-B, H-4, B-2, R-1, etc. do NOT qualify for resident tuition regardless of the length of their stay in the United States. Most international students need to pay non-resident tuition. For more information, please visit http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/admissions/eligibility/ .

BCC has no deadlines. However, for overseas applicants, we recommend you apply at least 3 - 4 months before the quarter you wish to start your studies. BCC accepts students every quarter, Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (March), and Summer (June). You are welcome to apply to BCC as long as you have enough time to obtain a student visa in your home country and are able to arrive on campus by the first day of the quarter you are admitted.

Submit the following documents to the International Student Admissions office at BCC:

1. Completed and signed BCC International Student Application form;
2. A non-refundable $50 application fee;
3. Official bank statement with a minimum balance of $15,470 (add $5,000 for each dependent). Statement must be less than six (6) months old. If a student has a sponsor in the U.S., an I-134 form (Affidavit of Support) is required. The I-134 form can be downloaded from www.uscis.gov.
4. Copy of passport
5. Copy of dependent's passport if travelling with you to the U.S.
6. Official transcript in English from your previous school(s)
7. One page essay stating your academic and career goals
8. English language proficiency:
1. A TOEFL score of 61 (internet), 173 (computer), or 500 (paper);
2. An IELTS overall band score of 5.0;
3. Two years of non-ESL English classes in an American high school or an International school with a recommended GPA of 2.50;
4. Successful completion of the BCC Bridge program;
5. An "A-" grade in the Integrated Skills 5 in the Intensive English/University Preparation program;
6. Successful completion of the highest level at another Intensive English school with a letter of recommendation written by the school official AND successful completion of the Bridge program at BCC.

If you are transferring from another U.S. institution to BCC, please submit the additional documents below:

9. Completed BCC transfer eligibility form;
10. Copies of visa, I-94 card, and all of your I-20 forms.

Download Transfer form

The minimum age requirement is 16 years old at BCC. If you are between 16 to 18 years old, please submit the additional documents below:

11. Three release forms signed by the applicant, applicant's parents, and appointed legal guardian. Download three (3) release forms below;
12. Proof of high school completion for the College Credit and Bridge program applicants only.

Download Guardianship Appoinment Form

Download Assumption Of Risk Form

Download Medical Release and Release of Liability Form

• Application form:
  
  • Download the International Student Application form and requirements list from the links below:
    • Application Requirements List    (Adobe PDF document)
    • Application Form    (Adobe PDF document)
    
    
  • Or you can apply online by creating your personal profile and get just information you want and need:    GET STARTED (http://getstarted.bellevuecollege.edu/s/367/start.aspx)

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Or please contact our ISP office at (425) 564-3185 or email us at isp@bcc.ctc.edu to put a request for an application package to be sent to you by mail.


Upon a new Academic, Credit student is checked-in at the ISP Office, the student is recommended to take the BCC English and Math placement tests. These tests are to determine from which level of English or Math to begin. Usually the English placement test take about 2.5 hours to complete, and the Math placement test take about an hour to complete.

The ISP advisors advise and register all new Academic, Credit students. Students are responsible to pay their tuition and fees at the Cashier’s office immediately after registration. If you have any questions about your payment, class schedules, medical insurance, and more, please come to the ISP office in B-233 on the main campus. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our telephone number is 425-564-3185.

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