Associate in Science in Cardiovascular Technology in Costa Mesa, CA United States | Orange Coast College

The online application system will display the specific documents required based on each applicant’s situation. However, the following items are typically required for most international applicants:

• Application Fee 
  A non-refundable fee of $55 is required at the time of application submission.
• Sponsorship Form 
  Must be signed and dated by both the student and the financial sponsor. Physical signatures (not digital or typed signatures) are required, and the form must be signed within the last 5 months.
• Financial Documents (one of the following may be required):
  • Bank Statement 
    A recent bank statement (dated within 5 months of the application submission) showing a minimum balance of $29,327 USD or the equivalent in local currency. The statement must be from a checking or savings account belonging to the financial sponsor.
  • If you have a dependent(s), you must provide proof of funds of at least an additional $6,000 USD per dependent.
  • Financial Guarantee Letter (if applicable) 
    An official letter may be submitted in place of a bank statement if the applicant is sponsored by their home country’s government.
  • If the financial sponsor is a corporate entity, we require a letter that meets these requirements:
    • Must be on company letterhead
    • Must be signed by a legal representative or owner
    • Must state the name of the student
    • Must state that the company will meet the costs of the student's expenses while at Orange Coast College
• Copies of Unofficial Transcripts 
  From all educational institutions previously attended (transcripts need not be official)
• Proof of English Proficiency: 
  Acceptable documentation includes test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or other recognized assessments.
• Copy of Passport Biographical Page 
  A clear scan of the page showing the applicant’s name, photo, and passport details.
• Copies of All Previous Forms I-20 (if applicable) 
  Required if the applicant has previously studied in the U.S. as an F-1 international student.
• Copy of F-1 Visa (if applicable) 
  Include a copy if the applicant currently holds or has previously held an F-1 visa for another institution. If the applicant previously did a change of status (COS), please upload proof of your successful COS application to F-1 visa status.
• Copy of Form I-94 (if applicable) 
  Submit a copy of your Form I-94 which contains the details of your entry into the U.S. If you need help locating your I-94, you can search for it on the CBP website: CLICK HERE
• Dependent Spouse: Copy of Passport Biographical Page + Marriage Certificate with English Translation (if applicable)
• Dependent Child: Copy of Passport Biographical Page + Birth Certificate with English Translation (if applicable)