How to Apply

Applying for Admission Application Form (Paper or Online) Application Fee Transcript Financial Certification and Bank Statement Health Insurance, Release and Liability Waiver form

University Transfer, High School Completion, Professional/Technical and ESL students should follow the instructions below. Please submit the following documents:

 

1. A completed application

Submit either the paper or online application. Please make sure you complete all required sections:

• Applicant Information
• Education information
• Financial Certification
• Health Insurance, Release and Liability Waiver form

 

2. $50 Application Fee (non-refundable)

Any application submitted without the application fee will not be processed.There are four ways to pay the

application fee* (and the optional $35 Express Mail fee).  

 

3. Transcripts (Academic records) - Please submit a copy of one of the following:

• If you have completed high school, please submit a document(s) that shows proof of completion and your grades.
• If you have not completed high school, please provide a transcript of your most recent year of high school.
• If you have also attended college/university for more than one year and taken college-level courses, please submit a copy of your university transcript (You do not need to provide your high school transcript in this case).

Note: 

1. We accept photocopies. However, please be ready to provide originals if asked.
2. All records should be in English when possible. If your transcript is in another language, please provide a copy of the original transcript and an English translation. Translations should be prepared by the school or by another certified professional translating service.
3. If you have attended a college/university prior to Shoreline may be eligible to transfer some or all of their credits for use towards a Shoreline degree. Requests for evaluation of such credits may be made after you start your program at Shoreline.

 

4.  Bank Statement

Schools are legally required to verify funding information before issuing an I-20. Please submit a bank letter or balance statement issued within the last 6 months showing that there is a minimum balance of $17,922 to fund your tuition and living expenses for at least the first year.

 

5. Transfer Status Verification Form (only for applicants already studying in the United States)

Transfer Status Verification Form is on the last page of the application. Please have it completed by an international student advisor at your current school in the United States and returned to Shoreline.

 

6. $35 International Express Mail Fee (non-refundable)

Please include an additional $35 if you would like us to send your acceptance packet by express mail. This method is very convenient because it is quick and trackable. There are four ways to pay the express mail fee.

 

NOTE:  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CAUSE DELAYS. If you have questions, we recommend you email us at international@shoreline.edu to get a quick response. Please maintain a valid email account during the entire application process.

 

After Your Application is Received

After we receive all of the above items, we will review your application and notify you of our decision by email. Application materials will not be returned.

 

Students who are accepted will be sent an I-20 form and an official acceptance packet. This I-20 form is the immigration document that you will need to apply for a student visa at your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The acceptance letter and other materials will give you detailed instructions on what you need to do to complete your enrollment at Shoreline Community College.

 

TOEFL is not required. After admission to the College, you will take our ESL placement test to determine your English proficiency. The test is held during International Student Orientation each quarter.

 

However, IF you have taken the TOEFL, IELTS, or Step Eiken test in the past two years and received a high score, you may be eligible for academic placement. See details here.

 

 

*Part of the application fee will cover refreshment costs and retention activities available during your enrollment at Shoreline.

**Copies of financial documents are acceptable. However, we reserve the option of asking for originals or additional documents if necessary. The accountholder on the bank statement MUST be the person who will actually support the student financially. Applicants submitting fraudulent documents will be disqualified from receiving an I-20 document or admission as an F-1 student.