M State - International Students

International Students

An international student is defined as someone who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. immigrant and is seeking admission to Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Permanent residents, refugees and political asylees must complete only the general admission process, not the international student application process.

International Student Application Process

Qualified international students must complete all of the following steps to be accepted for admission to M State. I-20 forms, authorizing admission into the United States for educational purposes, will be issued when all admission requirements are met and applicants have been accepted.

International applicants must:

Complete and sign the M State International Student Application for Admission Form.
Send a $20 non-refundable application fee.
Submit a transcript of high school grades. All records must be officially certified. Records must be in English, listing subjects taken and interpretation of grades received in comparable U.S. units.
Submit a detailed financial statement.
Submit proof of sufficient funds to cover all costs for an entire academic year. Applicants should not rely upon financial aid from the college or from other employment in the United States as a source of income. As a rule, neither financial aid nor permission to be employed is available.
Provide documentation demonstrating English proficiency. There are two ways to be admitted to M State as an international student.
The first is undergraduate admission. A student who submits one of the following documents of English proficiency will be admitted as an undergraduate degree seeking student: TOEFL Score of 550 or higher (paper test), 213 or higher (computer test) or 79-80 or higher (Internet based test) or completion of a college-level composition course with a grade of "C" or better from a United States college or university.

Students wishing to seek admission in the M State English Immersion program (where students will complete one semester of English as a second language (ESL) courses prior to undergraduate admission must send the following English profieciency measurement: TOEFL score of: 400 or higher (paper test), 97 or higher (computer based test) or 32 or higher (Internet based test).

Provide a health form. The applicant may submit a copy of a passport physical. An international student enrolled at Minnesota State Community and Technical College is required to carry personal health insurance.

(120 KB) Helpful tips for International Students [PDF]
(272 KB) International Student Application [PDF]

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Campus Locations

M State has four campuses located within 90 miles of each other. Each campus and community has unique services, a proud history, programs and housing options for international students. Click here to learn more about the campus locations.

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