International Student Admissions
Northampton Community College

To begin your journey to NCC, you must first fill out our online application. The online application is easy and straightforward..

Once you have completed the online application, a staff member from NCC’s International Student Services Office will email you to request that you upload your passport and other documentation for review. The personal information you submit helps us verify your SEVIS Form I-20.

The certification of finance form confirms that you have sufficient funds to cover your educational expenses as a full-time student. You must have $30,040.00 available in checking, savings, or money market accounts.

To confirm your financial status, please:

• Complete the certification of finance form
• Submit bank statements or bank letters verifying your funds.

Your next step is to submit a $300 non-refundable deposit before the I-20 document is reviewed and issued. You can make your deposit online using the following methods:

• Use Flywire to make payments from outside the United States.
• Use Cashnet and select “International Payments/Deposits” to make payments from inside the United States.

As an F1 visa applicant, you must complete placement exams or provide proof of English proficiency before receiving a Form I-20 and registering for courses.

If you are a candidate from a country where English is a native or primary language, you do not need to submit proof of English proficiency; however, you must complete placement testing.

All non-native English speakers are required to pass an English proficiency exam to enroll in NCC’s English 101 and other academic classes.

If you are from a non-English-speaking country and cannot take placement exams or provide proof of English proficiency, you will receive a Form I-20 indicating English as a Second Language as your program of study. Once you successfully complete level four of the ESL program at NCC, you may enroll in English 101 and other academic classes.

For more information, please review our placement policy.

Proof of English Proficiency:

• A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT and a minimum score of 105 on the Duolingo English exam, or
• A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS and a minimum score of 105 on the Duolingo English exam

As an international student studying in the U.S., you must have a Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, from your designated school official. This document ensures you are legally enrolled in a program of study in the United States.

Once you have completed the online application, submitted your passport and certification of finance, and paid your deposit, the International Student Services Office will review your materials for accuracy and issue your I-20.

1. To secure your F-1 student visa, please follow these simple steps:
2. Once you have received your acceptance package and Form I-20 in the mail, please read the materials carefully and review all documents for accuracy.
3. Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee. For detailed instructions, visit the Study in the States website.
4. Apply for your student visa. This process requires you to submit an online application and schedule a visa interview. The U.S. Department of State’s Student Visa page provides detailed instructions for applying for an F-1 Visa.
5. Once you have received your visa, please review it for accuracy and notify International Student Services via email at international@northampton.edu.

1. Plan your arrival date so that you arrive in the United States after the “Earliest Admission Date” listed on your Form I-20.
2. Keep your original immigration documents with you while traveling to enter the United States, including your passport, student visa, I-20 or DS-2019, NCC acceptance letter, and financial information showing proof of necessary funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
3. Upon your arrival, present your original immigration documents to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent. Having all immigration documentation and being prepared to enter the U.S. can help you avoid a secondary inspection.
4. If you are admitted to the United States, you will receive an admission stamp in your passport.