International Student

Apply Online or download the paper form, fill out and return.

Application and all supporting documents can be submitted to:

Minnesota West Community & Technical College
International Student Office
1450 Collegeway
Worthington, MN 56187

Before you can be admitted to Minnesota West as an international student, you must demonstrate that you can meet all financial obligations for the entire course of study as a student including tuition, fees, books, medical insurance and all other personal expenses in the United States. 

Complete the Certification of Financial Responsibility (CFR), with supporting documentation attached. 
It is estimated that you will need $12,000 per year for tuition and living expenses. Minnesota West does not provide financial aid for International students.

If your native language is not English, you must present proof of English proficiency:

• Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) toefl.org.

A minimum score of 500 on the paper based test, 173 on the computer-based test or 61 on the Internet based test is required for acceptance. The TOEFL may be secured from the American Consulate in your country or it may be taken by applying directly to:

Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08541 USA
609-921-9000
http://www.ets.org/toefl

Official transcripts of your entire academic record in secondary school.

• F-1 students are required to provide official academic records and exam results from your secondary school.
• Transcripts must be translated in English, and a certified copy of the translation must be attached.
• Photocopies are not accepted.

Students who wish to transfer credit from a university outside of the U.S. must have their transcripts evaluated by an approved academic credentialing agency.

All international students are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities international student accident and illness insurance plan.

Note: Plan can be waived if the student can provide written verification that their government or sponsoring agency accepts full responsibility for any medical claims that might occur.

All students born after 1956 are required by Minnesota Law to provide proof that they have been vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella.

Most new students must pay the SEVIS (I-901) fee before applying for a Visa or entering the U.S. This fee is assessed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is not administered by Minnesota West. For details, visit: fmjfee.com.

There may be a waiting period to receive your passport due to heightened international security issues. You must have your valid passport with you when you apply for your visa.

You must apply for a visa at an American embassy or consulate in your home country.

You will be granted a passport up to 120 days before the start date noted on your I-20 form. You may travel to the United States up to 30 days before that start date.

Embassy/consulate information is available at: travel.state.gov