The ECTC International Student Office is dedicated to providing admissions assistance to F-1 immigration students. An F-1 student is someone who has been granted permission from the U.S. federal government to enter and remain in the United States temporarily as a full-time student. F-1 students must follow special regulations to maintain their visa status.

Here are just a few of these important regulations, International Students:

• must remain a full-time student except during school vacation
• will be charged tuition according to the non-resident rates
• must have a valid passport
• must have documented proof of financial support
• must follow specific procedures for transferring schools, traveling, and reporting changes to personal and financial information
• will not be eligible for employment off-campus without special permission from the immigration service

International students interested in attending ECTC will need to complete the Form I-20 in order to obtain an F-1 Student Visa. In order to obtain the Form I-20, please submit all of the following documentation to the International Student Office:

• An ECTC Application for Admission or complete the Online Application for Admission
• Complete the Application for the I-20 Form
• Original or certified copies of secondary school and college transcripts, (must be in English)
• Official scores for TOEFL® Test (Computer-Based Minimum Score – 173, Internet-Based Minimum Score – 61)
• Placement test scores: ACT or COMPASS
• Proof of paid-up health insurance policy for 1st year (must provide proof of renewal after 1st year)
• Complete the Financial Certification Forms
• Proof of means of financial support for at least one year (bank statement or official letter from bank). A minimum of $25,800 for the first academic year. Identify where money for the 2nd year will come from.
• A statement from a private sponsor in the United States certifying they will assist student while enrolled as an International Student at ECTC
• A photocopy of the student's visa for individuals already in the United States

Contact Information:

• International Student Office
  Contact: Mindi Campbell
  Building: ATB, Room:102
  Phone: (270) 706-8472
  Email: mindi.campbell@kctcs.edu

• Shortcut to Links on this page:
  • Application for Admission
  • Application for I-20 Form
  • TOEFL® Test
  • ACT and COMPASS Information
  • Financial Certification Forms