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Change of Status to F-1 Student

Step 1: Application

Application Instructions

  • Select " No" for the question: “Are you a US Citizen?”
  • For Citizen Status: " International Student" (All students on a visa are an international student).
  • Are you currently in the US on a Visa? Select “Yes”
  • Select a visa status you currently have.
  • Do you want to change to F-1 status? Select “Yes”

After you have finished filling out the application, please click the link to pay your $75 application fee and then submit.

Transfer Student Application Deadlines

  • Summer Term: April 30
  • Fall Semester: July 17
  • Spring Semester: December 4

Step 2: Submit Required Documents

  1. Proof of Financial Ability
    • Submit an official bank statement, from the bank account holder, verifying the amount of at least $26,954 in liquid assets.
    • For sponsors, a signed Financial Statement of support is also required: Financial Statement Form (PDF).
    • For students coming with dependents, an additional $2,000 for the first dependent is required, $1,000 per each additional dependent.
    • Estimated expenses at SLCC (2024-2025):
      • Tuition & Fees for two semesters (non-resident): $14,494
      • Room & Board (Housing & Food) for 10 Months: $8,500.25
      • Transportation & Personal Expenses: $1,500
      • Books & Supplies: $800
      • Health Insurance for two semesters: $1,660
      • Total: $26,954
  2. Official Proof of High School Graduation
    • SLCC International Admissions policy requires official proof demonstrating completion of secondary education equivalent to a U.S. academic high school diploma. English translations may be required.
  3. Copy of Main Passport Page
    • Provide a copy of the main passport page including:
      • Name
      • Photo
      • Passport expiration date

Please follow these steps to upload documents to your application:

NOTE: Please do NOT send the documents through e-mail.

  1. Log in to your application portal: SLCC Application Portal.
  2. Click on the ' HOME' tab, and scroll down to the ' Additional Info Required' section.

3. Click on the link, and then on the ' upload' icon to attach the specific documentation that is required.

Once we have this documentation updated, we will proceed with the application process. For more information, you can visit SLCC | ISS

Documentation

Your application documents will be evaluated once all of them have been received. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted for evaluation. A USCIS Form I-20 and the SLCC acceptance letter will be issued after all required documents have been received and evaluated by the above deadlines.

Please upload the following documents with your online application:

1. Proof of Financial Ability

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) to verify that an international student submits evidence of financial ability for the length of time necessary to pursue an education in the United States. A realistic financial plan is required for the issuance of the USCIS Form I-20. Official financial documents from the student or the student’s sponsor are used to demonstrate financial ability.

  • Submit an official bank statement, from the bank account holder, verifying the amount of at least $26,954 in liquid assets.
  • For sponsors, a signed Financial Statement of support is also required: Financial Statement Form (PDF)
  • For students coming with dependents, an additional $2,000 for the first dependent is required, $1,000 per each additional dependent.
  • Estimated expenses at SLCC (2024-2025)
    • Tuition & Fees for two semesters (non-resident): $14,494
    • Room & Board (Housing & Food) for 10 Months: $8,500.25
    • Transportation & Personal Expenses: $1,500
    • Books & Supplies: $800
    • Health Insurance for two semesters: $1,660
    • Total: $26,954

2. Official Proof of High School Graduation

SLCC International Admissions policy requires official proof demonstrating completion of secondary education equivalent to a U.S. academic high school diploma. English translations may be required.

3. Copy of Main Passport Page

  • Provide a copy of the main passport page including:
    • Name
    • Photo
    • Passport expiration date

English Proficiency

It is not necessary to take the TOEFL or any other English proficiency exam to be admitted to Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). All students are required to go through a placement process upon arrival at SLCC.

For more information on the placement process, visit Student Testing Services. If a student’s English skills are not proficient enough for college-level work, they will be enrolled in SLCC’s Intensive ESL program. For more information, contact or visit International Student Services.

Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to take ESL AM morning classes, which typically run between 8:00 am and 1:50 pm. Students on an F-1 visa are not eligible for ESL PM evening classes.

Health Insurance

All F-1 students are enrolled in the SLCC Ascension Health Insurance plan.

  • Coverage begins the day before orientation upon payment.
  • Insurance cards will be available online five days after payment is received.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Vaccinations and Tuberculosis Testing

All students are required to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and be tested for Tuberculosis (TB) before starting classes at SLCC.

  1. Fill out the TB Screening and MMR form.
  2. Fill out the Patient Information form.
  3. Bring the completed forms to SLCC’s Center for Health and Counseling.
    • The Health and Counseling staff will test you for TB.
    • Bring a copy of your insurance card from Ascension.

Vaccination information in different languages:

Chinese / English / Farsi / French / Japanese / Korean / Portuguese / Russian / Spanish / Vietnamese

USCIS Change of Status Application

Submit application to USCIS for change of status.

For questions about applying for an F-1 change of status, contact International Student Services.