Requirements for Coming to Montreat from Outside the US
Montreat College is authorized to grant I-20's for the purposes of obtaining an F-1 student visa only. In order to receive an F-1 visa you must be planning to study full time.
International applicants must be a graduate of a secondary school system or the equivalent and must have sufficient proficiency in the English language so they are able to study at the college level.
International students entering the College of Arts and Sciences must submit:
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A nonrefundable application fee of $30.00 (USD)
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A one page essay on the topic "How I will enhance the quality and spirit of a Christ-centered, student-focused, service-driven college like Montreat". You may share about leadership skills, your school spirit, desire to learn new things, desire for service and/or ministry, etc.
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A letter of recommendation from a missionary or an appropriate agency representative, or a headmaster or teacher. The individual submitting the recommendation must be English-speaking and able to verify the students English-speaking ability.
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An official, translated transcript of secondary school record, preferably indicating class rank and GPA. Montreat College highly recommends, and in some instances requires, that the applicant use a transcript translation and evaluation service (such as World Education Services, WES) in order to determine international academic credentials.
International students who have lived in the United States for less than two years and/or have not graduated from an English-speaking school or who are currently living outside the United States must submit:
OBTAINING AN I-20 FORM
Before an I-20 form can be issued, students must:
- Have applied and been accepted to Montreat College
- Submit final, official transcripts and test scores (TOEFL, SAT, ACT, or IELTS)
- Submit the housing form and advanced deposit of $100 (USD) - this is issued to the student once they have been accepted
- Submit the International Student Financial Obligation Form with supporting documents - this is issued to the student once the financial aid package has been determined
- Submit the International Student Financial Affidavit Form with supporting documents - this is issued to the student once the financial aid package has been determined
- Submit completed Montreat College Medical Forms - these forms are issued to the student once they have been accepted
- Submit any balance due, in full, for the term in which they intend to enroll
Once all of the items above have been reviewed and approved and all necessary paperwork is in order, a determination on the issuance of an I-20 will be made. Montreat College has the right to refuse the issuance of an I-20 for any reason and may request additional information at any time prior to or after an I-20 has been issued.
For further information about the application process or issuance of an I-20, contact the Director of Admissions.
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