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International Student Services

Admission Information

Please send the following documents to apply to Edmonds CC:

A completed international student application form:  Application PDF Download
Please double check all signature areas that apply to you.
The minimum age of any Edmonds CC student is 16 years of age at the time of arrival. If you are under the age of 18, please review and sign the waiver of liability and consent to medical care sections on the application form. Plus you will need to submit a signed guardianship statement as well: Guardianship Statement PDF Download

Current official bank statement with a minimum balance of $15,570(US dollars).
The statement must be in English and issued within the past 6 months.

$50 (US Dollars) non-refundable application fee.
There are three (3) ways to pay your application fee:

1. Personal Check (USA)/Bank Check (International)
2. Money Order (USA, International)
3. Wire Transfer (International)
4. Credit Card PDF Download of Credit Card Authorization Form

The following information must be used for wiring money to Edmonds Community College:

• Beneficiary:  Edmonds Community College
• Account # 153 5011 418 47
• Bank:  U.S.Bank James Village Branch
• ABA: 125 000 105
• Address:  19420 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98036  USA
• Student Information:  Student full name & student I.D. number (if you have one already)

If you are applying for the High School Completion Program
Please also include your official high school transcripts for equivalent grades 9, 10, 11 & 12. Transcripts must be a certified copy in English.

If you are currently attending another school in the U.S.
Please send a Transfer Release form: Transfer Eligibility Form PDF Download

Is your spouse and/or child coming with you?
If you are applying for a F2 visa(s) for a spouse or child(ren), please include the dependent form with your application. An additional $4,500 (US Dollars) per person must be added to your bank statement

English Proficiency
Students must be proficient in English to enter the High School Completion Program and College Program. No TOEFL required. Instead students take the Edmonds English Placement assessment upon arrival and are assigned appropriate classes.

How can I send my application materials?

By fax:  (425) 774-0455

By email:  issadmissions@edcc.edu

By mail to:   Edmonds Community College
International Student Services
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036   USA

Costs 2008-2009

Effective Dates: September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009

Total Costs For One Academic Year (September – June)
Tuition	$7,944
Living Expenses (housing, food and Miscellaneous)	$5,250
Books/Supplies	$1,800
Health Insurance	$576
Approximate Annual Total	$15,570.00

Refund Policies

IESL Classes:  If a student notifies ISS in writing before the first day of the quarter, a refund of paid tuition will be processed.  There are no refunds after the first day of the quarter.

College or High School Credit Classes: A refund of tuition and fees is made only when a student officially withdraws from a class.

• 100%- First five instructional days of the quarter
• 50%- First 20 calendar days of the quarter
• No refunds of tuition after the first 20 calendar days of the quarter.
• No refund of tuition may be made for any purpose beyond the current quarter.

College Tuition

Number of Credits	College Tuition	Number of Credits	College Tuition
1 Cr	$247.50	13 Cr	$2,578.80
2 Cr	$495.00	14 Cr	$2,613.40
3 Cr	$742.50	15 Cr	$2,648.00
4 Cr	$990.00	16 Cr	$2,682.60
5 Cr	$1,237.50	17 Cr	$2,717.20
6 Cr	$1,485.00	18 Cr	$2,751.80
7 Cr	$1,732.50	19 Cr	$2,991.70
8 Cr	$1,980.00	20 Cr	$3,231.60
9 Cr	$2,227.50	21 Cr	$3,471.50
10 Cr	$2,475.00	22 Cr	$3,711.40
11 Cr	$2,509.60	23 Cr	$3,951.30
12 Cr	$2,544.20	24 Cr	$4,191.20

2008-2009 IESL PART-TIME FEES

FULL ACADEMIC QUARTER
1 Class	$662.00
2 Classes	$1,324.00
3 Classes	$1,986.00
4 Classes	$2,648.00

WEEKLY FEES
1 Class	$87.50
2 Classes	$175.00
3 Classes	$1,986.00
4 Classes	$2,648.00

Please note:

• Grammar class has an added Lab fee of $18.75
• All students are required to pay, one time only, a nonrefundable $50.00 application fee and a $50.00 orientation/testing fee.  Please check with an advisor for the exact amount.
• All of the above fees do not include the cost of books and housing.
• All of the above fees are subject to change.

What’s next

1. Receive your I-20, Acceptance Letter, Housing and Airport Pick-up form (Only if you are staying with a host family), and Orientation Calendar.
2. Apply for your STUDENT VISA at the United States Embassy or Consulate closest to your home (bring passport and bank statement and/or sponsorship papers). The U.S. Embassy/Consulate will require that you show proof of payment for the SEVIS fee (I-901) of $100.00. For more information regarding this fee please refer to http://www.ice.gov/sevis
3. Purchase health insurance. If you don’t have insurance already, medical and dental insurance will be available for purchase after you arrive at Edmonds Community College.
4. Make flight arrangements.
5. Complete and return HOUSING and AIRPORT PICKUP form to Edmonds Housing Office by fax at (425) 640-1057 (Only if you are staying in the dormitory or with a host family).
6. Receive confirmation of housing placement from HOUSING OFFICE (Only if you are staying in the dormitory or with a host family).
7. Travel to the United States and arrive at Edmonds Community College.
8. Report to the International Student Services office and meet your International Student adviser through Orientation. You will be given the Orientation Calendar.
9. Attend orientation week activities.
10. Registration
    • For ESL students - Take PLACEMENT TEST and pick up CLASS SCHEDULE (Tuition will be due this day).
    • For college students - Receive placement test scores and meet with your adviser to register for classes.
11. Attend the first day of class.