International Student Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Hennepin Technical College (HTC)! HTC welcomes international students and would like to support you in achieving your educational and career goals. This web page contains important information about the international admission process for F-1 Student visas, and the steps you must complete when applying to our school. Please read every page carefully and carry out each step completely to ensure that your admission process is quick and efficient.
Once you have completed all the steps listed in this packet, please review the instructions one last time to make sure everything has been completed correctly and thoroughly. Finally, send all application materials to HTC at the same time so that your application may be processed at once.
HTC has two campuses, Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie. Please send your materials to the campus you hope to attend:
| Brooklyn Park
Campus: International Students Office |
Eden Prairie
Campus: International Students Office |
CHECK-LIST:
Below is a check-list of what you must send in order to apply to HTC. All of these materials must be submitted before a decision can be made regarding your acceptance to our college. Please note that these documents will not be returned once they are submitted.
Transfer F-1 Students must also include:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
International applicants must submit all required materials by a certain date to allow time for HTC to process the application and issue an I-20 Form, and time for you to obtain a student visa from the U.S. Embassy in your home country and make your travel arrangements. It is advisable that you submit all your application materials early, in case of postal delays or incomplete application materials. Keep in mind that many of our programs may only have a Fall start date.
If applying from outside the country:
for FALL semester, apply by May 1st for SPRING semester, apply by October 1St
If applying from within the country (also Transfer Students):
for FALL semester apply, by June 1St for SPRING semester apply, by November 1st
ADMISSION NOTIFICATION:
Upon satisfactory evaluation of all application materials, HTC will notify you of your admission status. We will determine your admission based on the criteria listed in this packet. If HTC offers you admission to the school, we will send you a letter of acceptance, instructions for enrollment, information regarding important travel documents, and an I-20 Form. You will need to show the I-20 Form in order to obtain a student visa from the US Embassy in your home country. Please note that receiving an I-20 from HTC does not guarantee visa approval from the U.S. Embassy.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This section will explain each step in the application process. Please read all the instructions before, during, and after completing each step in order to make sure everything is done correctly.
1. International Student Application Form (included as a link): Fill out the entire form with the correct and complete information in each space. The information asked for in this application is needed before HTC can accept you to the college and issue you an I-20 Form. Please print legibly and do not use cursive writing or abbreviations.
2. $20 (U.S. Dollars) Application Fee: This $20 fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee that is used to cover administrative and processing costs. Every applicant must pay the fee when he/she applies to HTC.
3. Original Academic Records: All international applicants must have a high school diploma, and must obtain an official academic record from the high school which they attended. The record should list the subjects studied along with the grade, mark, or other evidence that each subject was completed satisfactorily. A cumulative grade average of C or higher is required for consideration for admission to HTC. Photo copies of the record are not acceptable. The record must be certified by the school authorities. HTC reserves the right to determine the validity of the certification. If the academic record is not in English, a certified literal translation must accompany the record.
NOTE: It is advisable that you obtain TWO official academic records, as the U.S. Embassy in your home country may also require one before issuing you a student visa.
4. Proof of English Proficiency: Most applicants must show proof of English proficiency in order to be admitted to HTC. The most common form of proof is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL must be passed with a minimum score of 500 using the paper format, or 173 using the computer-based format. Applicants from English-speaking and some Anglophone countries are NOT required to show this proof. Please see below for a list of these countries, as well as a list of other acceptable means of proving English proficiency. HTC cannot change this policy for any student, due to U.S. government regulations for international students.
TOEFL Testing Information can be found at:
Corporate Headquarters TOEFL testing center in
Minnesota
Educational Testing Service University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
Rosedale Road 192 Pillsbury Drive, Southeast
Princeton, NJ 08541 USA 9 Eddy Hall
(609) 921-9000 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
FAX: 609-734-5410 612-624-5520
5. Notarized Statement of Financial Guarantee: International applicants must provide official documentation proving sponsorship and sufficient funding for all educational and living expenses that will be incurred during their enrollment at HTC. Please see the last for a chart showing the various page expenses and approximate costs. This guarantee can be shown in one of two ways:
a) A notarized Affidavit of Support from the sponsor AND an official bank statement from the sponsor’s bank. The account must show a minimum of $17,300 (U.S. Dollars) to pay for all expenses during the first year at HTC, and must be dated within the last 6 months. Photo copies are not acceptable.
OR
b) The Financial Certificate included in this packet, signed, dated, and notarized AND an official bank statement from the sponsor’s bank. The account must show a minimum of $17,300 (U.S. Dollars) to pay for all expenses during the first year at HTC, and must be dated within the last 6 months. Photo copies are not acceptable.
NOTE: If any of the documents in this Statement of Financial Guarantee are not in English, they must be accompanied by a certified, literal translation.
6. Immunization Verification Form (included in the application form): The State Legislature requires that all students attending educational institutions in Minnesota verify immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria, and Tetanus (DPT). The Immunization Verification Form included in this packet must be filled out accurately; stating the month and year you received each immunization. If it has been more than 10 years since you received the DPT shot, you will need to get an updated shot. If you have not had these specific immunizations, you will need to get them before beginning your study at HTC.
7. Copy of Birth Certificate: HTC requires a photo copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, showing the full name, date of birth, country and city of birth.
FINALLY:
HTC is not responsible for applicants missing the application deadline due to incomplete or unsatisfactory application materials. Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that all materials are correct and complete before sending them. If the materials are incomplete, HTC will notify the applicant and the admission process will be held until the situation is corrected by the applicant. In this case, the applicant may be required to wait until the next semester to come to the United States and begin coursework.
Please make sure you have read and understood all aspects of the international application process. If you have any questions, contact the International Student Advisor at the campus location you wish to attend.
Brooklyn Park Campus: 763-488-2425 Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1440
Hennepin Technical College switchboard telephone number (U.S.): 952-995-1300
ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PACKET IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AT ANY TIME
Links to required application and forms:
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International Student Application Instructions (PDF)
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International Student Application (PDF)
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Immunization Verification Form
(PDF)
Please remember that as an International Student holding F-1 visa status, you must register for a MINIMUM of 12 credits every semester, up to the final semester of your program. This is the first and foremost rule pertaining to international students.
International students are required to purchase the medical insurance offered by HTC at the beginning of every school year, before they will be allowed to register. The cost of the insurance varies from year to year, but students should be prepared to pay around $900 for each year's worth of insurance coverage.
It is against the law for F-1 visa holders to work at a job without prior authorization from the Immigration Department.
It is up to each student to maintain good status as an International Student while studying at Hennepin Technical College. HTC cannot be responsible for any mishaps regarding the breeching of student status or immigration regulations.
Citizens of the Following Countries Are NOT Required to Show Proof of English Proficiency:
Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caicos Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Grand Turks Island, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Ponape, Scotland, Seychelles, Shetland Islands, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St.Vincent, Trinidad/Tobago, Newfoundland, and Wales.
Acceptable Forms of Proof of English Proficiency:
(Not required by citizens from the English-speaking and Anglophone countries listed above)
1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score results. We require a minimum total score of 500 on the paper-based format or a minimum total score of 173 on the computer-based format
2. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 75
3. American College Test (ACT) exam with a minimum composite score of 21
4. Standardized Academic Testing (SAT) exam with a minimum composite score of 1070 of which the Verbal Section must be a minimum score of 500
5. An English Composition course taken at a college or university in the United States of America with a passing grade of C or better; or have successfully completed an English Language program at Level 109
ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR THE 2006-2007 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
|
Fall |
Spring |
Total |
|
| Tuition and Fees |
$2,950 |
$2,950 |
$5,900 |
| Books and Supplies |
500 |
500 |
1,000 |
| Room and Board |
3,000 |
3,000 |
6000 |
| Transportation & Personal |
1,750 |
1,750 |
3,500 |
| Health Insurance |
900 |
-0- |
900 |
| Totals |
$9,100 |
$ 8,200 |
$17,300 |
Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or info@hennepintech.edu
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