Steps to Enroll
International students who want to study in the U.S. and require an F-1 or F-2 student visa to study at SF should follow these steps in order to become a student at SF. Other international students should select their appropriate student type: First Time in College, Transfer or Returning.
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Apply for Admission
Application Requirements
We recommend that you use your name exactly as it appears in your passport when completing all of the steps below (online application, TOEFL).
Provide Proof of High School or Secondary School Completion
Provide Proof of High School or Secondary School Completion
Admission to Santa Fe College requires that applicants demonstrate proof of completion of a level of education that is equal to or higher than a U.S. high school diploma.
To complete this step, send Official high school transcripts to a NACES-accredited credential evaluation company for verification, translation and evaluation. Request to have evaluation reports mailed directly to International Student Services, Santa Fe College.
Students requesting an evaluation of secondary or high school transcripts/diploma need to order a Document by Document (General) evaluation. Students with post-secondary (College or University) transcripts must request a Course by Course evaluation.
Present Proof of English Language Proficiency
Acceptable documents include:
- TOEFL score of 32 or higher on internet-based test (ibt)
Scores must be less than two years old and sent directly to Santa Fe College from ETS
(ETS Code for SF: 5653) -OR- - IELTS score of 4.5 or higher. Scores must be less than two years old and sent directly to Santa Fe College from IELTS -OR-
- Completed the equivalent of English Composition I (ENC1101) at a regionally accredited U.S. College or University with a grade of “C” or higher -OR-
- Earned standard diploma from a valid United States high school -OR-
- Proof of citizenship from an English-speaking country -OR-
- Completed level 40 or higher in all sections at the University of Florida’s English Language Institute (ELI) All documents must be official (no photocopies)
**Santa Fe College reserves the right to mandate TOEFL test scores of any student applicant
Confirm Availability of Funds
- Complete the F-1 Student Proof of Funds Form (available online)
- Attach your financial documentation Bank Letter (see example here) or (scholarship letter) to the Proof of Funds Form
- All documents must be originals, less than 6 months old, and currency must be United States Dollars (USD)
- If your sponsor is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, also complete form I-134.
- Mail only original, signed documents directly to International Student Services, Santa Fe College.
Submit Passport
Submit copy of valid passport. — This document can be sent to International Student Services via email.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
- If you are transferring from another U.S. College or University, please complete an F-1 Transfer-In Form.
See your current International Student Advisor for assistance with completing the form. - If you have previous college or university credits from a non-U.S. institution, you must send your official transcripts to a NACES-accredited credential evaluation company for a course-by-course evaluation.
- If your spouse and/or children require F-2 visas, you will need to complete additional paperwork.
- If you are applying for a Change of Status, you must submit copies of your current visa, form I-797, and other documentation as requested.
- If you are already inside the United States, please send copies of your I-94 card, all previously issued I-20 forms, and F-1 student visa. These documents can be sent to International Student Services via email.
Learn more about International Student Services at SF.