Non-U.S. citizens or residents who would like to study at a U.S. institution and are submitting an MCC application from abroad must complete the following steps:
1. Complete Midwestern Career College’s online Request for Information Form.
Once we receive your request for information, an admissions counselor will contact you to start the process. During your admissions interview, your counselor will discuss your academic goals and interests to help you select the program that best suits your needs. The counselor will review the admissions requirements and the necessary application documents to make sure you understand every step of the process.
2. Pay application fee.
Application fee varies based on the program of study and the type of application.
3. Provide a copy of Passport.
Your passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of application.
4. Provide proof of sufficient funds.
- If you are paying your own tuition and fees:
Submit an original bank statement issued within 30 days of your application date. If the statement is from a foreign financial institution, it must be stamped, signed, and accompanied by a certified translation.
- If someone else is covering your tuition and fees:
If you are financially supported by a US citizen or resident: Submit an Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) filled out and signed by the sponsor, along with their original most recent bank statement issued within 30 days of your application date.
If you are financially supported by someone outside of the US: Submit the support letter signed by your sponsor, and their original most recent bank statement issued within 30 days of your application date. All statements from a foreign financial institution must be stamped, signed, and accompanied by a certified translation.
5. Provide Proof of High School Graduation.
High School graduation is required for admission to all programs. Fill out High School Attestation Form and submit a translated copy of your high school diploma.
6. Provide a translated and evaluated copy of your College/University Transcripts and/or Diploma/Certificate, if applicable.
All transcripts that are not from an American institution must be evaluated. All evaluations must be completed by an approved NACES agency. Transcripts in a language other than English must also include an official English translation. Any costs incurred for evaluation and/or translation services are the responsibility of the student and must be paid directly to the agency performing the service. Students who wish to transfer academic credit must order a course-by-course evaluation. Students submitting foreign transcripts to satisfy a credential requirement (for example, to provide documentation of High School graduation) can submit a general evaluation showing equivalency of their credential to the one in the United States.
MCC has partnered with SpanTran to create a custom application for Midwestern Career College that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Application – Midwestern Career College.
7. Take Online Entrance Exam.
After your admissions counselor reviews your documents, they will schedule you to take online entrance exam.
8. Get Acceptance Letter.
Once all admission requirements are met, you will receive an acceptance letter and initial I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Status).
9. Schedule Your Visa Interview.
Once you receive your I-20, you are ready to schedule your Visa Interview.
The first step of scheduling the interview is paying SEVIS fee (I-901 Form). Go to Department of Homeland Security – Form I-901 to pay the fee.
Once you have the payment receipt, schedule your visa appointment. Go to https://www.usembassy.gov/ to find US embassy information for your home country.
Notify your admissions counselor once you have the date for the interview.
10. Prepare for Your Visa Interview.
- Gather all required documents like your passport, SEVIS fee receipt, acceptance letter, I-20 form and financial statements.
- Practice answering common interview questions
- Arrive early.
After the interview, notify your admissions counselor about the outcome.
11. Plan Your Arrival Date.
Students on F-1 Visa can arrive in the United States 30 days prior to their program start. Confirm your arrival date with the college prior to purchasing your plane tickets.
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