Every year, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) welcomes students from around the world! If your home is outside the United States and you are interested in attending NIACC, please send us the following information:
- Application for Admission
- A $50 (U. S.) non-refundable application fee
- A personal information form
- An official copy of your high school transcript (sent directly from your high school). If you have attended college, you must have official college transcript(s) sent directly from your college. All such transcripts must be translated and notarized if in other than the English language
- A bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one year's expenses OR an affidavit of support from a third party legally responsible for all payment;
- Official TOEFL results indicating a score of at least 500 (or 173 on the computerized version).
The above information should be sent to:
Dr. Karen Pierson
North Iowa Area Community college
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
USA
When all of the above items have been received, your application will be evaluated. This process takes approximately three (3) months. If you are granted admission, you will receive Form I-20 A-B to be completed and presented to the American Consular Office at the time of your visa application and to the Immigration Office upon your arrival in the United States.
Upon admittance to the College you are required to show proof of health insurance coverage and must be able to pay all direct costs at the beginning of each semester.
BUDGET - Two Semesters (9 months) |
|
| COLLEGE FEES - Payable to NIACC | |
| College Application Fee (non-refundable) | $50.00 |
| Tuition and Fees (15 semester hours - two semesters) | $ 4,861.50 |
| Student Housing (room & board and application/prepayment) | $ 4,355.00 |
| Total Payable to NIACC | $9,266.50 |
| OTHER ESTIMATED EXPENSES | |
| Books and Supplies (approximate) | $650.00 |
| Health Insurance | $300.00 |
| Clothing, Entertainment, Extra Food (approximate) | $3,000.00 |
| Total Other Expenses | $3,950.00 |
| Grand Total ( Two Semesters) | $13,216.50 |
For more information, please contact
Dr. Karen Pierson at pierskar@niacc.edu
or
1-888-466-4222, extension 4276.
International students who will be enrolled in online classes only at North
Iowa Area Community College will not be required to complete the
international student admissions packet, submit their TOEFL score or pay the
$50.00 application fee. Any international student who will be taking a
combination of online and on-campus classes will need to follow the
international student admissions packet.
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