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Jefferson Community College is a member of the State University of New York and is officially designated a full opportunity college. Admission to Jefferson is determined without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation of the applicant.

For International Students

If you are not a citizen of the United States, you must study at the College under an F-1 non-immigrant student visa. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you are not considered an international student and you may follow the normal admissions procedures.

As an international student, you should complete admissions materials from Jefferson Community College at least 2 months prior to the start of the semester for which you wish to enroll. You must complete all steps listed below before your application can be reviewed and an admission decision can be made.

Upon acceptance, an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for non-immigrant (F-1) students will be issued concurrent with an acceptance letter to the College.

International Student Admissions Checklist:

1. Complete the free JCC Application for Admission (online or print PDF, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader )
   
2. Complete the International Student Supplemental Application (ISSA) which includes:
   1. English Proficiency Report*
   2. Confidential Financial Statement
   3. Autobiographical Essay
      
3. Provide a copy of your TOEFL scores. Scores of 500 or higher / 173 or higher (if computer-based test) are required for admission.*
   
4. Submit a translated copy of all your academic records including any post-secondary courses.
   
5. Provide a letter of support from an individual living in Jefferson County, New York (local sponsor).
   
6. Send all documents to the JCC Admissions Office:
   
   email: admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
   Fax: 315-786-2459
   Mail: room 6-007, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
   
   *not required for Canadian applicants.

For additional information: Visit www.suny.edu.

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Cost of Attendance Estimate for International Student 2007-08

Tuition & Fees $5965
Room & Board $5184
Books & Supplies $1150
Transportation $1164
Miscellaneous $ 936
TOTAL $14,399