International Students Information

RDS is used to determine the tuition rate a student will pay to attend a North Carolina college or university. As an F1 student, the state of North Carolina requires us to apply out of state tuition rates.

• Residency Interview
• Guide for completing residency interview (pdf)

• Craven General Admissions Application
• Once completed Email International Students.

In order to attend Craven Community College, a student must provide proof that they have completed a secondary school that is equivalent to a high school education within the United States. Students can also submit their post-secondary transcripts to receive transfer credit and waive any placement test requirements.

High school or secondary transcript (required for all students)

• Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the institution, or it can be delivered in person as long as we received it in a sealed envelope.
• Transcripts not written in English must include a certified English translation.
• All transcripts must include a definitive graduation date.

Post-secondary transcripts

• All transcripts must be evaluated by one of the following agencies listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website.
• The evaluating agency must send their results directly to our school, or they can be delivered in person in a sealed envelope.

A student must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

• Transferable English Composition Course: must be completed at a US college or university with a minimum grade of “C” or better grade.
• Native English Speaker: Must be documented by high school or college transcript.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 59-60 TOEFL iBT for academic admission.

Applicants must be financially self-supporting while studying in the United States. A student may choose to use a sponsor, or study as an independent student. A student is considered to be independent if they are using their own income to provide 100% of their support while staying within the United States. This includes room and boarding expenses.

Applicants who are staying with a sponsor must complete the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) form, and attach an original letter(s) from each sponsor’s bank. All letter(s) must be printed on bank stationary and reflect that their current account balance is at least $16,400. If other dependents will accompany the F1 student, they must include an additional $5,000 for the student’s spouse, and $2,000 per child. Scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of attendance. The agency providing the scholarship must provide proof of funding directly to Craven Community College. Furthermore, a letter from the sponsor’s employer showing their annual salary can be used as a means of support. This will be reviewed on a case by case basis. View Sample Letter.

An Affidavit of Support is not required if a student is planning on supporting themselves, however, the student is required to provide an original letter from their bank showing a current account balance of $28,000. Applicants who are sponsoring dependents must include an additional $5,000 for their spouse, and $2,000 per child. Scholarship and grant funding can be used as a source of income for the requirements listed above. The agency must provide proof of funding directly to Craven Community College.

Cost of Attendance (Independent)

Expense	Fall	Spring	Summer (Optional)	Total (Fall/Spring)
Tuition and Fees	$4,608	$4,608	$2,304	$9,2016
Books and Supplies	$650	$650	$650	$1,300
International Student Fee	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$100
Personal Expenses	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$3,000
Transportation	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$2,500
Room and Board	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$11,592
SEVIS Fee	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$350
Total				$28,058

Cost of Attendance (Dependent)

Expense	Fall	Spring	Summer (Optional)	Total (Fall/Spring)
Tuition and Fees	$4,608	$4,608	$2,304	$9,2016
Books and Supplies	$650	$650	$650	$1,300
International Student Fee	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$100
Personal Expenses	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$3,000
Transportation	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$2,500
SEVIS Fee	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	Yearly Cost	$350
Total				$16,466

Housing

Because Craven Community College is a commuter campus with no on-campus housing available, international students are expected to make their own housing arrangements. Students can begin apartment searching through the following resources:

• Apartment Finder
• Apartment Guide
• ABODO Apartments
• ApartmentList.com for New Bern
• ApartmentList.com for Havelock
• Hotpads – New Bern
• Hotpads – Havelock
• Zillow – New Bern
• Zillow – Havelock

Employment

Employment opportunities for international students are very limited. The single source of employment initially is restricted to on-campus employment. There are very few jobs available on-campus. You cannot work off-campus in any capacity without specific authorization from the International Student Advisor and Department of Homeland Security. This permission is withheld until you have completed your first year of college work. Applicants cannot assume that monies from employment will be available to them in the US. Working without approval means immediately the student is “out-of-status” with no opportunity for reinstatement. You will be ineligible for any other benefits of your status.

Medical Insurance Providers (Not affiliated with Craven Community College)

• BETiNS
• Cultural Insurance Services International
• eStudent Insurance
• iNext
• GeoBlue
• ISO Student Health Insurance
• International Services Inc
• The Harbour Group
• USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services

All documentation must be submitted prior to issuing I-20.

Methods of I-2O Delivery

• Option 1: Regular postal mail to a foreign address. Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive the I-20 packet.
• Option 2: Express mail through eShip Global to a foreign address. Please allow 3-5 business days to receive the I-20 packet.
• Option 3: Regular postal mail to the local contact address. Please allow up to 3 business days for the local contact to receive the I-20 packet. Please note the local contact will express mail the I-20 packet to you.
• Option 4: Pick up. The student must be in the U.S. to pick up the I-20. Due to the immigration regulation, the I-20 cannot be given to a third party.

eShip Global Instructions

1. Visit eShip Global
2. Under “For Students/Scholars, click “Student sign up”
3. Complete the registration form and click “register”
4. Check your email account for the verification email and click the proper link in your email to activate your eShip account
5. Log in with the email address and password you created on the registration form.
6. Click “To receive documents from the university”
7. Key “Craven Community College” in the university search box
8. Select International Student Office at Craven Community College and click continue
9. Complete the receiver’s address form and click continue
10. Choose a delivery option and click continue
11. Choose a payment option, complete the payment form, and confirm the payment

Visit the Study in the States website for additional recommendations.