INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS

Welcome to Cayuga

One of 64 schools in the SUNY (State University of New York) system, Cayuga Community College embraces international students as they pursue their education in the United States. Located in the central New York region, we are one college with two campuses: Auburn and Fulton, NY.

We are a small college, which allows for a low average class size and an ideal learning environment for students to connect with faculty and peers and maximize their learning experience.

ARE YOU AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?

An international applicant is a student who holds or expects to hold a student visa and who wishes to attend school in the United States.

You are not an international student if you are a Permanent Resident with a Form I-551 / Green Card, an undocumented immigrant, or a refugee.

If you are an International student complete and submit the Admissions Application and indicate you are an International applicant when prompted.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

The Admissions Process section contains very important information regarding your admission to the College. Read all the information carefully, including the necessary forms and paperwork that must be submitted prior to the issuance of the form I-20. Once all required documents have been received, the I-20 will be completed within 4 weeks. Please adhere to term deadline.

Term Deadline Date
Fall: August-December July 1
Spring: January-May November 1

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS

ACADEMIC RECORDS

F-1 Visa Applicant Students may be admitted to the College for fall or spring term. Basic requirements shall include the following:

  • Applicant must be a high school graduate. Students with foreign high school credentials must submit an official evaluation of their high school transcript and diploma. Evaluations are accepted only by NACES Members (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Applicants must complete all applications and correspondence in English.
  • Transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transfer credit for previous college level coursework completed outside of the USA, should be evaluated by an approved NACES member or any other organization recognized by the College Registrar, and sent directly to Cayuga Community College. All transfer applicants must complete and submit an International Student Transfer Form.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

International Students must provide a copy of an official government-issued form of identification, such as a passport, to confirm identity.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency. At this time, Cayuga Community College does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

English language proficiency must be demonstrated by students whose native language is not English through compliance with official minimum scores, as indicated in the chart below.

Exam/Transcript Required Score
TOEFL (Internet Based)   Cayuga TOEFL Code: 2010 Minimum 71
IELTS 6.0
CEFR B2
Duolingo 100
IB English H Level A1 4
IGCSE First Language English C
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) 180
AP English Language/Comp or Literature/Comp 3
A-Levels (English) C
ACT English 19
SAT English 480

FOREIGN STUDENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT

REQUIRED FOR F-1 STUDENTS

F-1 visa applicants are required to demonstrate that they have financial resources to cover all of their educational expenses while attending Cayuga Community College.

The Foreign Student Financial Statement must be completed and accompanied by current notarized bank statements supporting the information reported on the form. Applicants must demonstrate the financial resources to support themselves during their stay in the United States, as well as transportation expenses to return to their home country.

Your proof of funding documents will depend on sponsor type.

  1. Personal or Family Sponsor: Bank statements for each sponsor showing at least 6 months of balances and activity. A letter from the bank or a single balance statement IS NOT sufficient.
  2. Business Funds:
    1. If you are receiving funds from a business account, you must provide the business registration, which states the name(s) of the business owner(s).
    2. Also provide a Profit/Loss statement, usually included in the business tax documents.
  3. Government or Employer Sponsor: If you are receiving funding from a government or employer, please provide a letter from that source stating the amount awarded to you and the duration of support.
  4. Loans: Official letter from credit institution indicating approval of loan and amount approved.

NOTE: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Cayuga Community College has NO financial aid or scholarships available for international students. Students must demonstrate ability to pay for their total educational and living expenses for their entire enrollment at Cayuga.

ESTIMATED COST OF INTERNATIONAL ATTENDANCE

NOTE: The first semester’s tuition and fees are due after registering for classes, in accordance with the published semester payment deadline. Students may pay with cash, wire transfer, (Flywire – tuition payment process which allows students to pay from any country and any bank) or a valid Visa or MasterCard.

Estimated cost of International Student attending Cayuga Community College
Cost Item Academic Year
(9 Months)
Housing (room and board) * $ 5,000
Mandatory Fees (estimated) $ 1,326
Tuition (estimated) ** $ 10,272
Personal Expenses $ 1,412
Transportation *** $ 1,968
Books & Supplies $ 1,600
Mandatory International Student Health Insurance **** $ 2,138
TOTALS $ 23,716

Additional expenses for remaining in the US and taking courses in the Summer will be calculated separately.
* Based upon 2023-2024 area housing rental costs
** Tuition and fees are based on 2023-2024 costs, additional fees may apply, subject to change
*** Local bus transportation to and from college is free to Cayuga students, estimated costs include one plane ticket home at the end of the term
**** See detailed information in the text below
This amount must be reflected in your Bank Statement and the Foreign Student Financial Statement

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

It is the policy of Cayuga Community College that all International students (F-1) carry mandatory comprehensive health insurance coverage. All F-1 students will be automatically enrolled in the required UnitedHealthcare international student health insurance set forth by the State University of New York.

If you have questions about the health insurance for F-1 students, contact Kelly Diego, DSO, at kelly.diego@cayuga-cc.edu.

International Student Health Insurance
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Cost
Fall August 15, 2024 – January 14, 2025 $ 1,066.67
Spring January 15, 2025 – June 14, 2025 $ 1,052.73
Spring/Summer January 15, 2025 – August 14, 2025 $ 1,478.01
Summer/Short-Term May 15, 2025 – August 14, 2025 $ 641.40

ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR F1 STUDENTS

F-1 STUDENT VISA

International students who wish to enroll in Cayuga Community College are required to obtain an F-1 visa. If the applicant meets all the necessary requirements above, an official letter of acceptance will be e-mailed to the applicant. The letter of acceptance and the I-20 must be presented to the United States Consulate or Embassy with a valid passport and all other required materials in order to obtain an F-1 student visa, which will allow the student to enter the United States.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

WHILE NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSIONS, IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET FOR ENROLLMENT.

Health records must be sent directly to the College Nurse, Suzanne Wilson, at wilson@cayuga-cc.edu.

New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires all college students born after 1965 and taking 6 credit hours or more during a semester, to provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella.

New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires colleges to distribute information about meningococcal disease and vaccinations to all students taking 6 credit hours or more, whether they live on or off-campus.

For more information on what you will need to provide, see Immunization Requirements.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

FIRST SEMESTER TUITION DEPOSIT

NOTE: The first semester’s tuition and fees are due after registering for classes, in accordance with the published semester payment deadline. Students may pay with cash, wire transfer, (Flywire – tuition payment process which allows students to pay from any country and any bank) or a valid Visa or MasterCard.

FLYWIRE – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PAYMENTS

Cayuga Community College has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition payment process. Flywire allows you to pay from any country and any bank. They offer excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases). Students can track the progress of their payment throughout the transfer process via a student dashboard and be notified via email when their payment is received.

Students need their Student ID (your C #) to submit payment to Flywire.

PLACEMENT TESTING

Once accepted for Admission, you will be notified if you need placement testing. Most students require placement testing to determine the level of math and/or English they will begin with at our institution.

If this is the case, you will take the placement test prior to registration. Placement testing is free of charge and is available in online or in person/on-campus format. See our “Placement Testing” page for more information.