- International students must submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service. The minimum TOEFL score is 550 for the standard test, 213 for the computerized test and 80 for the internet based exam. Columbia College Hollywood’s TOEFL code is 7213.
- Students transferring from international colleges and universities must have all transcripts submitted in English or in official English translation.
- International students must also submit a statement of financial support, also called a Sponsor Affidavit form, to the CCH Admissions Office. The statement must show that you are fully supported — school fees and living expenses — for a complete academic year by funds from outside the U.S. You must secure scholarship funds, if necessary, before leaving your native country. Financial aid is not available from either the U.S. government or the government of any state including California.
- International students must enroll for three consecutive quarters before taking a quarter off, and they must enroll full-time, taking at least 12 credits in each quarter.
- International students may not be employed off-campus without written approval by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Columbia College Hollywood will send you a Certification of Eligibility for Student Visa (I-20 AB) when the following process is complete:
- We have received a complete application, including all the support material described above;
- We have sent you an official letter of acceptance;
- We have received an advance payment of tuition for three quarters totaling $17,685.00, production insurance fees totaling $225.00 and a one-time registration fee of $95.00, for a grand total of $18,005.
Standardized Tests
TOEFL (Required IF ENGLISH IS NOT YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE)
www.toefl.org (CCH code 7213)
The minimum TOEFL score is 550 for the standard test, 213 for the computerized test and 80 for the internet based exam.
