International (F-1) Students

HFC welcomes international students to its campus community. Admission of international students on a F-1 Visa is governed by all applicable federal regulations.

As an F-1 student, you may only apply for admission into associate degree programs (a link to HFC’s Associate Degree Programs or Non-Degree ELI program are provided below). Please submit all documents required for admission to HFC before the admission deadline dates.

International (F-1) Student Admission Deadline Dates:

All documents required for admission as an F-1 student at HFC must be submitted by the dates listed below:

New F-1 Student:

  • Fall: June 15
  • Winter: November 1
  • Summer: Only students currently with an F-1 visa transferring from another US institution are eligible for Summer admission.

F-1 Student transferring to HFC from another U.S. Institution:

  • Fall: July 15
  • Winter: December 1
  • Summer: March 1

Application Steps for International (F-1) Students

Apply to HFC

Complete the HFC online application:

  • Under “Citizenship” of the application, please click “No” to: “Are you a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident…”
  • Please click “Yes” to the question: “Do you plan to attend HFC on an F-1 student visa?”
  • The name on your application (and all documents) must match the name on your passport exactly

Provide Evaluated Transcripts

Evaluate your high school or college transcript. You must use an approved NACES evaluation service such Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES), or SpanTran (using this HFC customized Application).For a list of other evaluation services, go to the NACES website and click on “Membership” to view member companies. The document must be sent directly from the evaluation service to HFC, see instructions on requesting transcripts.

Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility

You must provide all of the following:

Full-time students will need to show US $30,000 annually. Additional financial requirements is US $10,000 for an accompanying spouse and US $5,000 for each child.

Show Proficiency in English

Please note that applicants from countries where English is the official language may not need to prove English proficiency, but must take the HFC English placement test upon arrival.

For admission to our English Language Institute, please provide one of the following minimum scores:

For admission to an associate degree program, please provide one of the following minimum scores:

Proficiency test results must be no more than two (2) years old. Results must be sent directly from the testing agency to HFC by mail or email. NOTE: Regardless of any proficiency test, all applicants (including those who submit English proficiency test scores for admission) must take our HFC English placement test upon arrival and abide by the results.

Student Information

You must provide both of the following:

  • Complete the Student Information Form. Please make sure your complete international address is on the student information form.
  • Copy of passport, showing name, photo, passport number, and expiration date. Your passport must be valid at least six months from your date of entry into the U.S.
  • If you are bringing a dependent with you (F-2 status/visa): For a spouse, copy of spouse passport and certified English translation of marriage license. For a child, copy of child passport and certified English translation of birth certificate.

The Form I-20 and Admission Letter will be issued after all admission documents are on file, and can be used to apply for an F-1 Student Visa. For more information, please visit the Homeland Security Website.

Please send the above documents to:

International Student Services (ISS)
Welcome Center - 210
Henry Ford College
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128

email: international@hfcc.edu

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