International students

International student admissions

Welcome international students! Thank you for your interest in M State. We are excited to help you navigate the admissions process. If you have questions, please contact a member of the admissions team. 

Applicants

Minnesota State Community and Technical College accepts:

• International students who are in-status (applicants with a valid F-1 or M-1 visa transferring from a school within the United States), and
• People who wish to change their nonimmigrant status who are already in the United States on a valid nonimmigrant visa or are from Canada

According to M State admissions, an international student is someone who is not a U.S. citizen or immigrant and is seeking admission to the college. Permanent residents, refugees and political asylees must complete only the general admissions process, not the international student admissions process.

 Canadian students do not need a visa to study; however, they do need to obtain an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. 

Application deadlines

All documents needed for acceptance must be received by M State by these deadlines:

• Must apply by Dec. 1 to start spring semester 
• Must apply by Aug. 1 to start fall semester 

*International students are not admitted to summer semester.

How to apply

Students transferring from a school within the United States and Canadian students:

1. Complete the application 
2. Complete the International Student Requirements Packet (sent via email after application has been reviewed) and submit all required documents by the deadline 

Application and admission

• Minnesota State Community and Technical College will only be accepting international students who are in-status (applicants with a valid F-1 visa transferring from a school within the United States) and Canadian students. 
• I-20 forms will be issued when all admission requirements have been met. When transferring to M State from another institution, the transfer institution will work with the student on a release date for their SEVIS record. The DSO will create a new Form I-20 once the SEVIS record is received. 
• All international students are required to have insurance coverage throughout the duration of their attendance at M State. The college will procure the policy on their behalf, and the cost will show on their M State bill. The cost is approximately $2,200 for the academic year. 
• International students may not arrive more than 30 days prior to the start date listed on their I-20. 
• Before classes begin, international students should complete the course placement process and register for classes. 
• Federal financial aid is not available to international students.