Admissions

International students admitted to MACC as degree-seeking and wishing to have the College sponsor an F-1 visa must meet the following admission requirements:

1. Complete an admissions application for MACC and submit a copy of the student’s passport.

2. Provide a copy of high school transcript or the certifying graduation equivalent.

3. Provide a certificate of finances (translated into American currency) proving adequate support for the full period of study at this College, accompanied by documentation. A current certified letter from a bank or a letter of sponsorship from a government or established organization may be used as an attachment to the certification. The minimum amount needed will be $21,000 (American dollars) or the equivalent.

4. Provide certified proof of proficiency in the English language, which may be achieved by one of the following:

   1. A minimum total score of 500 PBT (CBT 173/IBT 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.).

   2. Completion of an English program at an Intensive English Institution approved by the Dean of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management or

   3. A diploma from a secondary institution in English speaking with a minimum of two years of successful full-time study with English as the medium of instruction or

   4. Current MACC placement exam scores for English and reading which qualify the student to enroll in LAL101 – Composition I or

   5. A minimum (International English Language Test System) (IELTS) overall band score of 5.5 or

   6. A minimum score of 95 on the Duo Lingo English test, or

   7. Completion of a college level English course with a grade of C or higher which qualifies as a part of an MACC degree program.

5. All tuition and fees must be paid in full by the first day of the semester unless full payment is guaranteed by the county’s scholarship program. Exceptions require the approval of the President.

6. International students who request admission to Moberly Area Community College and reside outside of the United States must provide a $1,200 deposit (money order/cashier’s check) before the I-20 will be approved and sent to the student. This deposit will be used as payment toward tuition and fees. Upon the student’s arrival at the College, the balance of tuition and fees must be paid in full.

7. Students must satisfy all requirements and pay all necessary fees required by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to obtain and maintain an F-1 visa.

8. Enroll at Moberly Area Community College as a full-time student. Students may enroll in 9 credit hours of in-seat classes at MACC and at least 3 credit hours which qualify for their degree program concurrently at another college or university during a regular 16 week semester. Students may be approved to take six credit hours during their last semester if all other degree requirements are met.

9. All degree-seeking international students (F-1 VISA) are required to carry health and accident insurance that is administered through Moberly Area Community College. The full cost of the insurance must be paid in full by the first day of the semester, or within 15 days of posting to the student account. Participation in MACC health and accident insurance may be waived if the international student provides evidence of health and accident insurance equivalent to the insurance administered by the college.

10. Admission to Moberly Area Community College does not guarantee acceptance into selected admission programs. Certain programs (e.g. Health Science Programs, Veterinary Technology, etc.) have strict admission requirements and require an additional, department-specific admission.

11. International students wishing to transfer an active F-1 visa to the college must submit a completed transfer in form and satisfy all criteria required of international students wishing to have the college sponsor an F-1 visa. Copies of the student I-20 and visa are also required.

12. International Students with active visas from other colleges or universities may be admitted as Visiting by satisfying items 3.a, 3.b, and 3.c. Copies of the student I-20 and visa are also required. Visiting international students are prohibited from seeking a degree from the college.