Welcome to Craven Community College
What is an International Student?
Craven Community College defines an international student as a non-United States (U.S.) citizen residing or intending to reside as a non-immigrant in the United States for the purposes of obtaining an academic degree conferred by the college; i.e. those seeking an F1 student visa.
Deadlines
Applicant | Fall Semester (August) | Spring Semester (January) | Summer Semester (May) |
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Applying outside US | April 15 | September 15 | February 15 |
Arrival Date into US | July 15 | November 15 | April 15 |
Transfer Active I-20 | July 15 | December 1 | April 15 |
Applying Outside US
This is a student who resides outside the United States. The student wants to apply to receive an I-20. With this I-20, the student will apply for an F-1 student visa to come to Craven Community College and study as a full-time student.
Transfer Active I-20
This is a student who is currently in the United States studying at an institution with a current I-20. The student wants to apply to Craven Community College to transfer his or her I-20 to study as a full-time student.
Change of Status
This is a student who is currently in the United States with an immigration status, however, the student wants to apply to receive an I-20. With this I-20, the student will apply with US Customs and Immigration Services for a change of status from his or her current status to F-1 student visa. If the change is approved, the student plans to study at Craven Community College as a full-time student. We do not have an application deadline for an applicant to receive an I-20 to apply for a change of status.
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status: I-539 Form
How to Apply
+ Step 1: Complete Residency Determination Service (RDS) interview process
+ Step 2: Complete General Admissions Application
- Craven General Admissions Application
- Once completed Email International Students.
+ Step 3: Provide Official Transcripts
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.
+ Step 4: English Proficiency
- 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.
+ Step 5: Finances
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) |
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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.
+ Step 6: Provide Proof of Medical Insurance
+ Step 7: Complete I-20 Application
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
- Visit eShip Global
- Under “For Students/Scholars, click “Student sign up”
- Complete the registration form and click “register”
- Check your email account for the verification email and click the proper link in your email to activate your eShip account
- Log in with the email address and password you created on the registration form.
- Click “To receive documents from the university”
- Key “Craven Community College” in the university search box
- Select International Student Office at Craven Community College and click continue
- Complete the receiver’s address form and click continue
- Choose a delivery option and click continue
- Choose a payment option, complete the payment form, and confirm the payment
+ Step 8: Check-in
Contact Us
Nathaniel Stout
Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
Craven Community College
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252)638-5289
Email International Students