01/12/24

International Student Services

70 Sip Avenue, 1st Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
(201) 360-4136 or 4128
Email: internationalstudents@hccc.edu
sbullock@hccc.edu

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION

Dear Prospective International Student:

Thank you for your interest in Hudson County Community College. We have enclosed information related to our
college as well as conditions regarding the issuing of your Form I-20. Please read all instructions carefully and
provide all requested information to the best of your ability. Please refer to the table below for application
deadlines. These dates are strictly enforced. All documents should be returned to Hudson County Community
College, International Student Services, 70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306

DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION:

FOR APPLYING FOR SEMESTER DATE

Students outside of the U.S. or Fall 2024 (Classes begin June 3, 2024
Applying for a Change of Status August 2024)
F-1 Visa Transfer students only Fall 2024 July 1, 2024

Students outside of the U.S. or Spring 2024 (Classes begin in January) October 13, 2023
Applying for a Change of Status
F-1 Visa Transfer students only Spring 2024 November 1, 2023
Note: Acceptance is only issued for the Spring and Fall semester

GETTING YOUR FORM, I-20:

You will need a Form I-20 in order to obtain an F-1 student visa. A Form I-20 is a government document that
tells the US government that you are eligible for an F-1 visa. This document certifies that (1) you are or expected
to be a “bona fide” student whose sole purpose of coming to the US is to study; (2) you have met all of HCCC’s
admission requirements; (3) you will pursue a full course of study as a matriculated student; (4) you proved that
you have enough money to study and live in the US without working illegally or suffering from poverty.

If you are outside of the US and coming to study, you must obtain an F-1 student visa. B-1/B-2 visa holders are
prohibited by law from pursuing any course of study. If you are an F-2 visa holder you don’t necessarily have
to change your status, however you are only allowed to enroll as a (part-time student). Please note that if you
are another nonimmigrant status, you may be allowed to study full or part time and do not need a form I-20 as
long as your dependent is maintaining their current status.

HCCC does not assist individuals with the Change of Status process.

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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORT:

For 2023-2024, HCCC’s annual financial requirement for international students is $32,842.00. This figure is an
estimate of the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, cost of living, transportation, food, etc.) based on 9 months of
full-time attendance in most degree programs. Unless you are pursuing a Nursing major, summer registration is
not required and therefore summer school tuition is not calculated into the figure. We also require an upfront
non-refundable $250 international application processing fee. Upon successful admission & registration,
this $250 will be applied to your tuition. Should you not be admitted for any reason, you will not be entitled
to a refund. However, you will not be assessed this fee again if you reapply within one year.

Please refer to the table below for estimates of different programs:

Academic Program (Major) Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

Culinary $36, 356.00
Medical Science-Pre-professional $44,492.00
ESL and all other programs $32,842.00
(No Certificate Programs or Fully
Online Programs)
*The College reserves the right to modify tuition and fees at any time.

Please note that these amounts are not negotiable. You must demonstrate the capability to fund your studies or have
your studies funded for your entire program. Having cash on hand does not demonstrate your ability to pay for the duration
of your schooling. The US government requires that you prove you can support the costs of living and studying for every
year of your academic program. You should not expect to be able to work to help defray the costs of attendance. Although
on-campus employment maybe available, it is limited and very competitive. Off campus employment is prohibited unless
authorized by the USCIS using your Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit.

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION:

As an International Student, you must satisfy specific requirements to be considered for admission to Hudson County
Community College. The required documents for admission should be submitted to the Office of International Student
Services by the deadline dates. If you do not supply all requested information by the deadline dates, we may not have
sufficient time to process your Form I-20 for you to take to the US Embassy/Consulate. Upon successful completion of all
the admission requirements, you will receive a letter of acceptance, your Form I-20, and information about testing and
registration for classes.

Please note that all documents should meet the following criteria, where applicable:
1. Translated into English;
2. Less than two months old (financial);
3. Converted to US dollars (financial)
4. Photocopies or scans. Do not send us your originals unless indicated as you will need to take these to the
Embassy/Consulate when you are applying for your visa.

It is our hope that this letter answers some of the many questions you may have concerning applying to Hudson County
Community College and we sincerely wish you the very best of luck in your educational endeavors.

Sincerely,

Office of International Student Services

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 APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FOR SEVIS I-20
√ Requirement Explanation Original Copy
Admissions Application (www.hccc.edu) Online only- send an email when you have X
applied online to sbullock@hccc.edu
International Application Processing $250 (Non-refundable) Bursar office 70 Sip Ave, Cash,/Check or
Deposit Jersey City, NJ 07306 (bursar@hccc.edu) credit card
Immunization 1 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) X
Series 1 & 2
Immunization 2 Hepatitis B X
Immunization 3 Meningococcal (Meningitis) X
COVID-19 VACCINE Vaccine and Booster X
Change of Status Request Form Change of Status Statement Only X
(If applicable)
Request for Form I-20 (Enclosed) X
Foreign Student Agreement (Enclosed) X
Emergency Contact Information (Enclosed) X
Sponsor’s Statement (Enclosed)No Copies Accepted (DO NOT X
EMAIL-SUBMIT ORIGINAL ONLY)
Sponsor’s Bank statement In sponsor’s name only; shows deposits & X
balances (AT LEAST TWO MONTHS OLD)
Sponsor’s Proof of Income Taxes or 6 months of pay stubs X
Residency of Sponsorship Statement (Enclosed)(No Copies Accepted (DO NOT X
EMAIL-SUBMIT ORIGINAL ONLY)
Room and Board Sponsor’s Proof of Taxes or 6 months of paystubs or 6 months of X
Income bank statements in Residency Sponsor’s name
Room and Board Sponsor’s proof of Current Utility bill, in Residency Sponsor’s X
address name or student’s name
Student Personal Funds Statement (if 2 months of bank statements; shows deposits & X
student providing personal funds) balances
High School (All High School Graduate (WWW.NACES.ORG) Choose only one (1) X
Only) transcripts outside of the United evaluator from the list and request official
States must be evaluated transcript be sent (DIRECTLY) to Hudson
(www.naces.org) County Community College
College Transcript (US and/or abroad) Official from all institutions X
*See NACES evaluation list for Out of
Country
Passport identification page X
Visa and I94 card https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home X
Social Security Card If applicable X
Form I901 & fee (SEVIS FEE RECEIPT) To be filed with USCIS by student; download X
(incoming freshmen, change of status & form at www.uscis.gov (Immigration Forms);
reinstated students only) F1 Transfers send us a copy after filed with USCIS
(copy of receipt)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR F1 TRANSFER STUDENTS
Requirement Explanation Original Copy
Transfer in form Once you have been accepted X
SEVIS Form I-20 (current and previous) X
SEVIS Form I-20 Dependent/s
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS W/ F2 DEPENDENT
Requirement Explanation Original Copy
F2 Dependent Information Sheet (Enclosed) X
Attested true copy of marriage certificate For spouse X
Birth Certificate For each child X
Financial Documents evidencing $5000 spouse, $3000 per child; together with your X
additional funds own financial documents

Identification pages from passport For each dependent X

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Transcripts from other institutions:

Please refer to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website,
WWW.NACES.ORG, for information about required documents by country.

If you have earned college-level credit from any US or foreign institution that you wish to transfer to HCCC,
you must submit an official, original transcript. For foreign transcripts, you will be responsible for providing
all documents certified and translated into English. Your transcript may take 1–2 weeks to be evaluated for
transfer credit by HCCC. You are not guaranteed to receive credit for any or all courses you have
completed.

WWW.NACES.ORG

CHOOSE ONLY ONE EVALUATOR FROM THE WEBSITE

GENERAL ANALYSIS FOR (HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE)

COURSE BY COURSE ANALYSIS FOR (COLLEGE)

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OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
International Student Services
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Phone: (201) 360-4136 or 4128
Email: internationalstudents@hccc.edu or sbullock@hccc.edu

REQUEST FOR FORM I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Visa)

Last Name (Surname): ________________________________ First Name (Given): ____________________________

Please indicate the name exactly as it appears on your passport.

Middle Name: ____________________________

If applicable

Permanent Address in your home country: _____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Local Mailing Address in the USA (Residency Sponsor’s address): _____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ( ) Cell Phone Number: ( ) ______________________________

Email Address (print clearly): ______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ____ _/_____/__________ Male: _____ Female: _____

(Month) (Day) (Year)

Country of Birth: ______________________ Country of Citizenship: ______________________ City of Birth:

SEVIS - ID (if applicable): ______________________ Individual Taxpayer ID No. (if applicable): ____________________

Intended Field of Study: _________ (Choose only Associate Degree Programs) (No Certificate Programs)

Current Visa Type: F-1: ____ F-2: ____ B-1/B-2: _____ H-1/H-4: _____ M-1: _____ J1: OTHER: _____
F-1 visa, are you currently maintaining your status? _________ Are you in good academic standing? _________

Have you previously used your OPT benefit? Yes: ____ / No: _____ Start date: _____/_____/__________
End date: _____/_____/__________
Visa Number: _______________________________ (If applicable)

Visa Issue Date: _____/_____/__________ Visa Expiration Date: _____/_____/__________

(Month) (Day) (Year) (Month) (Day) (Year)

Visa Issuing Post: ______________________________ Visa Issuing Country: ____________________________

Admission Number (on I-94 card): ____________________________________

Passport Number: _________________________________ Passport Expiration Date: _____/_____/__________

(Month) (Day) (Year)
Passport Issuing Country: _____________________________

Port of Entry: _____________________________________ Country Entry Date: _____/_____/__________

(Month) (Day) (Year)
Number of dependents who will be accompanying me on F2 status: ________________

Dependent Names: ___________________________________

Other Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________

I, hereby, affirm that all the information stated above is true to the best of my knowledge.

________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
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OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
International Student Services
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Office (201) 360-4136 or 4128
Email: internationalstudents@hccc.edu

FOREIGN STUDENT AGREEMENT

DIRECTIONS: This agreement is to be read, completed and signed by the student.

1. I understand that as a foreign student F-1 Visa holder in the United States, I cannot establish a domicile in this
country. Furthermore, I understand that I must pay international tuition and fees (IN FULL), regardless of
my major, length of study for the first year of study and may be eligible for a payment arrangement
afterwards.
2. I understand that I must pay a $250 non-refundable processing deposit to initiate the processing of my
international student application and upon official acceptance to the college and registration of classes, this fee will
be applied to my tuition balance. If my admission is denied or I fail to register for courses, I will not be entitled to
a refund. However, I will not be assessed this fee again if I reapply within one year.
3. I understand that in order to maintain F-1 student status, I must register for and actively maintain a full course of
study, or a minimum of 12 credits per semester. (Summer Session is not required unless your major is .)
4. I understand that I must maintain good academic standing, as per the College’s Academic Satisfactory Standards
defined in the 2023-2024 College Catalog.
5. I understand that I cannot accept employment on or off campus without the explicit consent of USCIS and
International Student Services. Without proper work authorization, I may be subject to deportation.
6. I will notify International Student Services within 5 days if I change my legal name, contact information, program
of study or other important personal information that may affect my status as a foreign student.
7. I will read and abide by all policies and requirements as stated in the official College Catalog.
8. Each Spring and Fall Semester International Student Services requires your attendance at a mandatory Orientation
& Information Session. Unless excused by a doctor or with express consent of a Designated School Official, I will
attend this event every semester.

Please print all information and sign where indicated.

Last Name: _________________________________________________________________

First Name: _________________________________________________________________

Middle Name: _______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______/_______/________

SEVIS ID (if applicable): ____________________________

Passport Number: _______________________________

I have read the above and fully understand my obligations if I am granted F-1 student status for study at Hudson County
Community College. I also understand the estimated annual cost of attendance beginning in the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024
semesters are approximately $32,842.00 (US Dollars), Culinary Arts Program $36,356.00 and for the Nursing Program 1st
year $44,942.00. I further understand the College reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

I accept full responsibility for payment of all debts and liabilities assumed by me while attending HCCC.

_________________________________________________ _________________________
Prospective Student’s Signature Date

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OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
International Student Services
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
SPONSOR’S STATEMENT
By agreeing to sponsor the below foreign student, you are promising the US government that you will provide him/her with a specific
amount of money for every year of study at HCCC. This statement must be signed and notarized and will be considered a legal binding
document. NOTE: If there are multiple individuals on the Sponsor’s financial statement, each Sponsor must provide a notarized
statement. (Please refer to checklist for additional documents that must be supplied and submitted
“ORIGINAL/NOTARIZED” statement only, “No copies accepted” (PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THIS
DOCUMENT) PLEASE MAIL OR HAND DELIVER TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS).

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________

I certify that for every year of study: (Please circle program chosen)

___I will supply funds for the above-named individual in the amount of $ 32,842.00 $36,356.00 $44,492.00
All other programs Culinary Arts Medical Science
___I will supply free room and board, transportation and miscellaneous expenses.

Sponsor’s Full Name: ___________________________________________________________

Relationship to Student: _________________________________________________________

Sponsor’s Local Address: ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________ Phone number: ( ) ___________________________________

ANNUAL INCOME.....................................................................................$ _________________

LIQUID ACCOUNTS, STOCKS AND BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF........ $ ___________________

PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF ………………………….………… $ ___________________

The following persons are also dependent upon me for support. (Do not list adult children or spouses who are supporting themselves.
Also, do not include the student listed above.)

NAME RELATIONSHIP AGE

________________________________________ ________________________ _____

________________________________________ ________________________ _____

I hereby certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. Sponsors who fail to provide the
promised support jeopardize the student’s ability to continue his/her studies in the US. Sponsors should not expect the student to be able
to help support the costs through employment. If there is any change in the above information, I will notify the college as soon as
possible.

Sponsor’s Signature: ________________________ _________ Date: __ _/____/______

Notary Seal Required:

Sworn and subscribed before me this ________________day of ________________, in the year_____________

Signature of Officer of Administering Oath ______________________________________________________

OFFICIAL SEAL HERE

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OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES,
International Student Services
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

RESIDENCY OF SPONSORSHIP

Hudson County Community College does not provide or locate housing for its foreign students. Students from other
countries seeking F-1 status will not be accepted unless proof of a local sponsor is obtained. A Local Sponsor is someone
that will be providing FREE Room and Board and lives in New Jersey or New York. This local sponsor must
take full responsibility for all living arrangements and accommodations. It is recommended that International Students live
within 45 minutes traveling distance from the college. A local sponsor can supply funds for any expenses as well as all
college costs.

(Please refer to checklist for additional documents that must be supplied and submitted
“ORIGINAL/NOTARIZED statement only, “No copies can be accepted” (PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL
THIS DOCUMENT) PLEASE MAIL OR HAND DELIVER TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS
This statement must be signed and notarized.

Students name: Mr. or Ms. ________________________________________who is/or will be an F-1 Student is my,
(Relationship to the Student) _______________________________.

I take full responsibility for all the arrangements in accordance with the admissions requirements for International
Students. And I do not expect for the student to work for me due to me providing free room and board
accommodations. If I am unable to continue this sponsorship, I will notify Hudson County Community College in
writing.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Are you a United States Citizen? ____Yes or ____ No.
2. Are you a Permanent Resident? ____Yes or ____No.
3. Permanent Resident – Green Card Number: _____________________________
(A copy of your permanent resident green card is required.)

Room & Board Sponsor’s Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________ _

__________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ( ) _______- ___________ Email address:

Room & Board Sponsor’s Signature: Date / /

Notary Seal Required:

Sworn and subscribed before me this ________________day of ________________, in the year_____________

Signature of Officer of Administering Oath ______________________________________________________

OFFICIAL SEAL HERE

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OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
International Student Services
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Office (201) 360-4136 or 4128
Email: internationalstudents@hccc.edu

F2 DEPENDENT INFORMATION SHEET

F-2 dependents are defined as a spouse or an unmarried minor child (<21 years of age) of an F-1 student. If you plan to
invite an F2 dependent to join you, please note that you must demonstrate additional funds to support him/her. Currently,
you need to show an additional $5,000 per year for a dependent spouse and $3,000 per year for a dependent child. Please
submit copies of the following documents. You will need to supply these when you submit the dependent’s application for
F2 visa to the US Embassy/Consulate.

1. Attested true copy of marriage certificate (spouse)

2. Birth Certificate (for each child)
3. Financial Documentation evidencing additional funds
4. Identification pages from passport for each applicant
Dependent 1:

Last Name (on passport): ________________________________________________________________

First Name: _____________________________________ Middle Name: __________________________

Relationship to Student: _____________________

Date of Birth: _______/_______/________

Country of Birth: ____________________________________________________________

Country of Citizenship: _______________________________________________________

Dependent 2:

Last Name (on passport): ________________________________________________________________

First Name: _____________________________________ Middle Name: __________________________

Relationship to Student: _______________________

Date of Birth: _______/_______/________

Country of Birth: ____________________________________________________________

Country of Citizenship: _______________________________________________________

I hereby attest that all information is true to the best of my knowledge. I have read the above and fully understand my obligations as the
primary F1 student status holder. I accept full responsibility for payment of all debts and liabilities assumed by me and my dependents
while attending HCCC.

Student’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____/____/______

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OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
International Student Services
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Office (201) 360-4136 or 4128
Email: internationalstudents@hccc.edu

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Last Name: First Name: MI

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION#: - -

Address: Apt #:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone: ( ) - E-Mail:

Driver License #:

SEVIS #:

Emergency Contact in the U.S.

Name:

Relationship to Student: ________________

Address: Apt #:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone: ( ) - E-Mail Address:

Emergency Contact Outside U.S.

Name:

Relationship to Student: ________________

Address:

Address:

Phone: ( ) - E-Mail Address:

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