International Student | Jamestown Community College

Come to JCC as an international student

Jamestown Community College welcomes students from throughout the world. When you study at JCC, you earn a nationally recognized education through JCC’s membership in the State University of New York, the largest system of public higher education in the United States.

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International student application details

As an international student, you will work with our Global Learning team for admission to the college and to receive the form I-20, your Certificate of Visa Eligibility.

Submit all required documents at one time, rather than sending documents individually. Sending multiple emails with separate documents may cause delays for your application review.

Name all documents clearly. Documents not labeled with the correct document name or type will cause delays in your application review.

Admissions & I-20 application requirements:

Completed application
Valid passport
Proof of successful completion of secondary school equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma
Proof of financial resources to cover at least one academic year of study at JCC
Proof of English language proficiency

Admissions process

Read through the admission steps carefully and submit the outlined documents to avoid delays in processing your application. Submit all documents to International@sunyjcc.edu.

Once admitted, you will receive an email to access your acceptance letter in your application portal account.

1. Complete Online Application

Complete the JCC online application.

Select the international application if you are applying with any visa type or are seeking an F-1 student visa.
Permanent residents should complete the regular admission application.

2. Submit Passport

Submit a scanned copy of a valid passport.

3. Submit Secondary Education Documents

Submit an official transcript/diploma/certificate of your completed secondary education, plus translated or evaluated documents if needed.

Students may use any NACES member agency to translate or evaluate their documentation.

Documents that need to be submitted based on the student's type of diploma/transcript/certificate
If you earned:	You must submit:
High school diploma from a country outside of the U.S. where the primary language is not English	Certified English-translated transcript Original official document
Any transcript/diploma/certificate that cannot be determined as an equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma	Certified evaluated transcript Original official document
College credits from a college outside of the U.S. and want to transfer them to JCC	Original official document Certified translation if documents are in a foreign language Certified course-by-course evaluation Course descriptions in English

Form I-20 process

You must submit the following documents to be reviewed by the Global Learning team to issue you the form I-20, Certificate of Visa Eligibility. If you meet the standards for covering your educational costs and meeting English proficiency standards, Global Learning will issue you the form I-20. Submit all documents to International@sunyjcc.edu.

Once you satisfactorily meet the requirements to receive your form I-20, Certificate of Visa Eligibility, you will receive a PDF copy of the form signed by the designated school official to the email address you provided on your application.

4A. Understanding Your Total Cost at JCC

While international students are required to show a minimum proof of funding ($17,595) to receive an I-20 for the F-1 visa, your actual cost may vary based on the choices you make once enrolled.

At JCC, students have flexibility in selecting housing, meal plans, and certain billed services. As a result, your total annual cost will typically fall within a range:

Estimated lower range: $15,095
- (Double occupancy room, Basic meal plan, opting out of book bundle and SUNY health insurance*)
Estimated upper range: $20,415
- (Single room, Premium meal plan, including book bundle and SUNY health insurance)

To help keep costs affordable, JCC automatically awards international students a Housing Scholarship when living on campus while enrolled full-time. This scholarship is already reflected in the estimated cost range above.

Your final student bill each semester will reflect the specific options you choose. You can review additional information regarding Cost of Attendance, Tuition, & Fees »

*Students are automatically enrolled in the Jayhawk Book Bundle and SUNY health insurance plan. To reduce costs, students must complete the required opt-out process and secure their own books and/or insurance coverage.

4B. Amount Required for Form I-20

Estimated costs for one academic year for international students
Types of Annual International Student Bill Costs	Estimated Costs for 2026-2027
Tuition and fees *	$12,975
Double occupancy room with Basic meal plan **	$8,720
Books and medical insurance ***	$2,500
Housing scholarship ◊	-$6,600
Minimum amount required for the I-20	$17,595

* Fees are per credit (based on 15 credits); additional credits or course-specific fees may apply. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

** Housing varies by room type (single/double) and meal plan (Basic, Value, Premium); estimate shown is double with Basic plan.

*** Includes required Jayhawk Book Bundle and SUNY health insurance plan (opt-out options available).

◊ Automatically awarded to full-time international students living on campus.

4C. Submit Financial Statement & Proof of Funding

Submit the International Student Financial Statement with supporting documentation showing the required funds amount according to your start term. Signatures and contact information are required.

Each funding type requires specific documents and signatures to verify the source of funding. Financial documents including bank statements, loans, or scholarships letters, etc. must clearly show currency type and amounts. The issuing bank or agency must also provide a main point of contact name, signature, and contact information including email.

Any forms not completed with this information are automatically rejected and will not be reviewed.

JCC reserves the right to request additional documentation or verification directly from a bank, sponsor, or funder. If financial documents are unable to be verified to JCC's satisfaction, the I-20 will not be issued.

5. Submit English Language Requirements

If English is not an official language of your country, you must submit official results for one of the following assessments. Copies of assessments will not be accepted.

Previous TOEFL Scale: TOEFL IBT 61 or higher
New TOEFL Scale: TOEFL IBT 3.5 or higher
IELTS Band 6 or higher
TOEIC 500 or higher
Duolingo 90 or higher
Cambridge English 168 or higher

Meeting the minimum score requirement does not guarantee you are proficient in English. Any student scoring on the lower end of the threshold may be required to have an interview with a faculty member and additional approval to be issued the form I-20. JCC reserves the right to deny issuing the form I-20 if it is determined you do not meet the required English standard to be successful.

Application processing timeframe & deadline

Review of your application and supporting documents take time to ensure accuracy of documents. Review of your file will not begin until all required documents are submitted. After submission, acceptance and I-20s are typically issued within 10 business days.

Application processing timeline and deadline based on start term
Start Term	Application Review Starts*	Application Deadline
Fall (August)	October 1 of the Prior Calendar Year	July 1
Spring (January)	September 1 of the Prior Calendar Year	December 1

*Review of applications may start prior to these timeframes, but priority reviews are given to applicants of the upcoming start term. This could result in delays for future terms, especially when Global Learning is experiencing high volume.

Application deferrals

JCC is no longer able to defer applications. Please complete a new application if you need a later start term from when you originally applied.

Next steps

Now that you have been admitted and have your form I-20, let’s look at the next steps you will need to take to prepare for your arrival to JCC.

Next Steps for International Students