International Students

The College participates in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program and is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) students. Please note the application process for international students is not need blind; in addition to demonstrating an interest and readiness to fully participate in the academic and community life of the college, international students must have the financial resources to live and study in the United States.

In addition to meeting the admission criteria noted above, individuals seeking entry as non-immigrant students must also provide the following prior to enrollment to the college:

• International Credential Evaluation: Education acquired outside of any state of the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or any territory or possession of the U.S. must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Students are responsible for the cost of evaluating and translating international transcripts. Fees are paid directly to the credential evaluation service.
• Demonstration of English-language Proficiency: Non-immigrant students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate an appropriately high English proficiency as a condition of admittance to Antioch College. Antioch College accepts the items listed below as demonstrations of appropriate English proficiency, provided the tests were completed within the last two calendar years. Visit antiochcollege.edu/international for the most recent score requirements.
• Financial Ability to Pay: Prospective F-1 students must have the financial resources to live and study in the United States. This includes being able to cover the cost of tuition, books, living expenses and travel. Antioch College is required to collect evidence of the student’s financial ability before issuing a Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Evidence of financial ability includes but is not limited to:
  • Family bank statements
  • Documentation from a sponsor
  • Financial aid letters
  • Scholarship letters
  • Letter from an employer showing annual salary