International Students

International Support Services (ISS) provides international students with the support and assistance necessary to achieve their educational goals and to ensure institutional compliance with government immigration regulations. It provides the documents required for international students to obtain and maintain their legal status. ISS strives to create an environment conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience. ISS focuses support mainly for F1, F2, M1, and M2 students but is available to offer general guidance and support for other visa types.

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Application Requirements to Receive I-20

International Student Information Form

This form helps us gather essential details about your background, contact information, and academic goals that are specific to international students’ needs. The information collected will assist ISS in providing you with targeted support, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and helping you navigate your academic journey at ICC successfully.

International Student Information Form

Bank Verification & Affidavit of Support

• You must submit a bank certification or letter verifying that you and/or your sponsor has at least $35,236 USD to provide for your first year of tuition, fees, and living expenses (must be dated within the last six months).
• An applicant can have more than one sponsor.
• Funds can be from the U.S. or another country, or both.
• The U.S. State Department requires sponsors to show verification of assets to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. See Estimated Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 (also included in Affidavit of Support Form).

Affidavit of Support Form

Educational Background Documents

• You must include proof of your high school completion (secondary education) with your application.
• Your diploma or certificate of general education must be translated into English.  Diplomas and certificates MUST also be officially evaluated using World Education Services (WES) or SpanTran. Transcripts that have not been evaluated using one of these two credential evaluations will not be accepted.
• Copy of Passport (and printed Form I-94, if already in the U.S.)
• We require a copy of your passport  (the page with your photograph and identifying information).
• If you currently reside in the U.S., we need a copy of your U.S. visa stamp and your printed Form I-94 record from cbp.gov/i94. Choose the “Get I-94 Now” link from the right side of the web page.

Proof of English Proficiency

To determine English proficiency, all international F-1 applicants must submit proof of English proficiency by submitting their results from the TOEFL iBT or the IELTS or complete Illinois Central College’s Next Gen Accuplacer.

Submit Scores (only one required):

• TOEFL iBT – 79 (Fall 25)
• IELTS – 6.5 (Fall 25)
• ICC’s Next Gen Accuplacer: 259-300

Dependents

You will need to provide the citizenship, country of birth, date of birth, and gender information for all dependents (spouse and/or children) and provide a copy of each family member’s passport, visa, and I-94 card (if appropriate).

Transfer Students

Provide the following items:

• A transcript from your current school
• A printed copy of your Form I-94 record from cbp.gov/i94
• Copy of your current Form I-20

After you have been accepted to Illinois Central College, you must contact your current school to request that your SEVIS record be transferred to Illinois Central College; School Code CHI214F04810000.

Health Insurance (Optional)

Health insurance is NOT mandatory but strongly recommended for all Illinois Central College international students. To learn more, check out international student insurance explained.

For additional information and support, check out the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) website.

View AILA website

2025-26 Estimate Cost of Attendance

Independent Full-time Student