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ISSO holds webinars for interested students to learn more about Broward College and how to apply as an F1 visa international student. Hit the Sign Up button below to see a list of, and register for upcoming webinars.
ISSO QLESS Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ISSO reviews applications in the order they are received once all supporting documents and test scores are complete. THEREFORE, the earlier you apply and submit all required documents and test scores, the earlier you will receive your acceptance.
Term | Session 1 | Application Deadline Outside the U.S.* | Application Deadline for F1 transfers in the U.S. and new applicants from Canada & Bermuda* |
---|---|---|---|
FALL | mid-August to mid-December (16 weeks) |
June 25 | July 15 |
SPRING | early-January to early-May (16 weeks) |
October 15 | November 15 |
SUMMER | mid-May to early-August (12 weeks) |
March 15 | April 15 |
* The application deadline, is the date, the online application AND all supporting documentation (including required test scores) must be received. |
Before an applicant can be fully accepted as an international student and receive the Form I-20, used to apply for the F1 student visa, the application steps below need to be completed.
Programs not available to international students: International F1/M1 students are NOT eligible to enroll in certain programs, including, but not limited to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); the Paramedic Technical Certificate; the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI); Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Automotive Service Management Technology & Marine Engineering Management; Associate of Science (AS) degrees in Applied Technology Management - Construction, Building Construction, Early Childhood Education, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Human Services, Paralegal Studies, Applied Technology Management - Management*, Culinary Arts Management*, Medical Laboratory Technology*, Medical Assisting*, or any programs for which the majority of classes are not available on-campus (face-to-face) as required by federal regulations for F1 international students.
* Students who have completed the required articulated courses for the Medical Lab Tech, Culinary Arts, or Medical Assisting programs at an authorized technical school, may apply to the programs.
Students whose primary language is not English and who wish to enroll in a degree program must provide proof of English proficiency in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (PDF) Level 3 classes or above. Students with language placement scores at Level 3 or 4 will be admissible to an academic program and required to take additional language training classes. A student placed in the Language Training program will be eligible to continue with a college degree without reapplying or getting a new visa upon program completion.
Pre-Application Steps:
Application Steps:
Begin or complete the online application: Apply to Broward College
For Application Steps 2, 3, and 4 you must use the online Dynamic Forms to submit the required documents electronically.
Note for filling out Dynamic Forms: You must create a username and password using your personal email. Your Broward College (BC) email will not be active until you are enrolled. You can only use the BC username to log in to your student portal, myBC.
International Student Supplemental Application: This online Dynamic Form is used by international student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) to provide the personal information required during the application process to Broward College.
Documents to be attached to the Supplemental Application:
For Application Steps 2, 3, and 4 you must use the online Dynamic Forms to submit required documents electronically.
Note for filling out Dynamic Forms: You must create a username and password using your personal email. Your Broward College (BC) email will not be active until after you are enrolled. You can only use the BC username to log in to your student portal, myBC.
Use the Placement Test Form*: to either attach a placement test result (TOELF, IELTS, SAT, ACT, etc.) or to request a Broward College placement test (see below). This is a requirement for admission.
Test Location and Cost: If you are currently in South Florida, you can request to take a Broward College test on campus. If you are not in South Florida, you need to request a remote test. There are testing and proctoring fees for remote tests.
Students from English-speaking countries: must take an ACCUPLACER Next Generation (NG) test unless they have valid SAT or ACT scores or postsecondary transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited institution that waives them from testing.
Students from Non-English-Speaking Countries: must take the Levels of English Proficiency ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) test, unless they can submit a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or another valid test listed on the EAP Placement Test Table. Students from non-English speaking countries with valid college-level SAT or ACT scores in English and Reading, do not need further testing.
Applicants from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, showing high school transcripts with the following English grades are eligible to take the ACCUPLACER NG. However, if the applicant does not place at the college level for reading and English, the applicant must take the LOEP.
For Application Steps 2, 3, and 4 you must use the online Dynamic Forms to submit required documents electronically.
Note for filling out Dynamic Forms: You must create a username and password using your personal email. Your Broward College (BC) email will not be active until after you are enrolled. You can only use the BC username to log in to your student portal, myBC.
Note for sponsors filling out Dynamic Forms: The Financial Affidavit of Support is a Dynamic form. If you are using a sponsor other than yourself, you will need an email for your sponsor that is different from yours. You should inform your sponsor(s) that they will need to create a username and password before being able to complete and electronically sign the form.
Financial Affidavit of Support: This online Dynamic Form is used by international student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) to provide proof of financial support for their studies at Broward College. Applicants will state if they have a financial sponsor(s) or if they are using personal funds. Applicants who have more than one source of financial sponsorship will need to submit a Financial Affidavit of Support for each sponsor. The sponsor's bank statement or letter MUST be attached to the Financial Affidavit.
Most recent bank letter/statement: The account holder must be the same as the sponsor listed on the financial affidavit. If using a bank statement, you only need to submit the summary page showing the bank name, account holder, date of the statement, available account balance, and currency. If the currency is not shown on the bank statement or letter, ISSO will calculate conversion to USD based on the currency of the country where the bank is located. We do not accept 401K plans or other retirement accounts, life insurance policies, tax return documents, paystubs, or other payroll documents.
Students who start in Summer or Spring will need to expect first-year tuition costs of $15,000 to $20,000. See Estimated Cost of Attendance for additional information.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Affidavit of Support for Living Expenses: This form is OPTIONAL and used by international student applicants living with a relative or family friend in South Florida. The person signing the form will be responsible for all living expenses (i.e. housing, transportation, food, etc.). When using this form, the sponsor providing the Financial Affidavit of Support can deduct the following amounts from the total funds required: (1) $12,500 (USD) for the student and (2) $7,000 (USD) for each dependent, if applicable.
Disclaimer: Students who use the Affidavit of Support for Living Expenses may be required to present Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) to the embassy when applying for the F-1 student visa. Students must contact the American Embassy, before going for the interview, to make sure he/she is bringing all the necessary financial documents. The I-134 is presented to the embassy, not Broward College.
Applications are reviewed once all online forms with the required supporting documents and test scores are received and approved by ISSO. The estimated review period is 5 to 10 business days (Monday through Friday excluding holidays). Two weeks before and after the application deadline, it may take up to 15 business days for review, and priority is given to applications for the immediate upcoming term.
ISSO will notify accepted applicants by email.
F1 applicants transferring the Form I-20 from another school to Broward College must submit the F1 Transfer Form.
The Form I-20 will be processed as follows:
Students must review all acceptance documents to understand their next steps, including but not limited to, paying the SEVIS fee, providing proof of health insurance coverage, and registering for classes.
Before you can register for classes, you need to demonstrate that you have adequate international student health insurance coverage, which must include coverage for medical expenses, medical evacuation, and medical repatriation.
The coverage MUST be for a full academic year (An academic year runs from mid-August to mid-August of the next year), and it must be renewed each year without gaps. This is a requirement for an international student to be able to register for classes at Broward College.
Health insurance coverage is required for the duration of your studies at Broward College including, but not limited to annual vacations, school breaks, and Optional Practical Training (OPT). Students on OPT must contact their international student health insurance agent regarding policy requirements before buying the insurance since not all policies cover students on OPT.
COVERAGE PERIOD (students must make sure there are no gaps in coverage)
Students arriving prior to the effective date of their insurance policy must also buy travel insurance to avoid gaps in coverage.
To show proof of health insurance coverage, use the Health Insurance Coverage Form or send your policy's visa or coverage letter to idocs@broward.edu.
* Note for the application fee: the term displayed is always for the current term even if you applied for a future term. Do not worry, the application fee is applied to you regardless of the term displayed. This is a one-time, non-refundable fee.
Homeland Security's regulation requires all prospective F1 and M1 students to pay the I-901 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee. Dependents (accompanying spouse and/or child under 21) applying for F2 and M2 visas are NOT REQUIRED to pay for the I-901 SEVIS fee.
Resources:
Estimated cost of tuition for one academic year (at least 24 credits and 30 weeks) at $373 per credit hour: $8,952
Estimated cost for laboratory fees and books: $1048
Estimated annual cost of living expenses:* $12,500
Total estimated annual cost of attendance: $22,500
Total estimated annual cost of attendance for Associate of Science in Professional Pilot Technology: $50,000 ($22,500 + $27,500 flight training costs)
* The estimated annual cost of living expenses is $12,500. Broward College does not provide housing.
Note: Students and/or their sponsor(s) must show $22,500 to be admitted to Broward College and to show the embassy to get their F1 visa. However, there are additional expenses of which students need to be aware:
Estimated cost of tuition for one academic year (at least 24 credits and 30 weeks) at $589.45 per credit hour: $14,146.80
Estimated cost for laboratory fees and books: $853.20
Estimated annual cost of living expenses:* $12,500
Total estimated annual cost of attendance: $27,500
*The estimated annual cost of living expenses is $12,500. Broward College does not provide housing.
Note: Students and/or their sponsor(s) must show $27,500 to be admitted to Broward College and to show the embassy to get their F1 visa. However, there are additional expenses of which students need to be aware:
Please note: Broward College reserves the right to increase fees at any time with the Board of Directors' approval.
For questions about application status, email isso@broward.edu (include name and BC student ID).
For general F1/I-20 questions, contact ISSO during regular business hours by email, phone, remote queue, or in person.
Office Location
Broward College Central Campus
Building 27
3501 Davie Road
Davie, FL 33314
Office Hours
On-campus
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Remote QLESS
Monday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Email: isso@broward.edu
Phone: 954-201-7228
Designated School Official (DSO) at ISSO (For students who have already been admitted)
You can schedule in-person or remote meetings with your DSO by sending an email. Please allow up to 48 business hours for a response.
F1/M1 students with last names A - L
Evelyn Ruiz
eruiz@broward.edu
F1/M1 students with last names M - Z
Jennifer Brandsma
jbrandsm@broward.edu
All F1/M1 students
Giovana Guevara - Academic Advisor
gguevara@broward.edu
Campus - Designated School Officials (DSOs)
Designated School Officials (DSOs) in campus Student Services Offices can give general information on maintaining the F1 status and signing the Form I-20 for travel.
Current students who have specific questions about their immigration status, changing their program, or extending or terminating their I-20 should contact their assigned DSO. (Last name A-L – Evelyn Ruiz; last name M-Z – Jennifer Brandsma)
Central Campus
Hiromi Ninomiya
hninomiy@broward.edu
Kobitta Chopra
kchopra@broward.edu
North Campus
Claudia Forero
cforero@broward.edu
South Campus
Henry Duperval
hduperva@broward.edu
Visit one of our offices or request info online.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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