International Admissions

Apply early!

Prospective international students should start the admissions process as early as possible. Our staff recommend starting the application process at least three months before the start of the term in which you intend to enroll. Your application, application fee payment and all supporting documents must be received by the Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application for the term in which you intend to start. International application deadlines for each term are available in PBSC's academic calendars. 
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Step 1: Submit the application

• Please complete the online application: Admission Application for International Students

 

• Students may also request a printable application from the Office of International Admissions and Recruitment by emailing international@pbsc.edu. Print, complete and mail the application to:
  
  Office of International Admissions and Recruitment
  Palm Beach State College PG 126/127
  4200 Congress Avenue
  Lake Worth, Florida 33461
  USA
   

Step 2: Pay the $75 application fee

• Once the application is processed, you will receive an email with instructions regarding how to submit the $75 non-refundable application fee payment. Applications and supporting documents will not be reviewed until the fee has been paid in full.

 

Step 3: Submit all supporting documents

Once your application and fee payment have been processed, please submit all applicable items on the list of Required Supporting Admissions Documents. Please be sure to provide translations if necessary and submit your documents as . 

• Translations: Any document written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation that includes an attestation signed by the translator indicating they are fluent in both English and the original language of the document and competent to render a true and accurate translation. Please review the information below about high school diplomas carefully to determine whether your diploma is exempt from this requirement.
• Ways to submit:
  • Email: international@pbsc.edu (or the email addresses noted in the instructions below)
  • In person: Room 126/127, PG building, Lake Worth campus 
  • Mail: Office of International Admissions and Recruitment
    Palm Beach State College PG 126/127
    4200 Congress Avenue
    Lake Worth, Florida 33461
    USA

 

Required Supporting Admissions Documents

1. High School (Secondary Education) Records

• Submit your original high school diploma or leaving certificate to demonstrate successful completion of secondary education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
• PBSC only accepts original documents (which will be copied and returned upon request) or certified copies submitted in person or by mail.
• High school diplomas do not have to be translated into English except for documents in character-based languages: Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, etc. These diplomas must be accompanied by a certified English translation that includes an attestation signed by a translator indicating that they are fluent in both English and the original language of the document and competent to render a true and accurate translation.
• Uncertified copies submitted in person, by mail or by emailing international@pbsc.edu, must be accompanied by a document-by-document evaluation from a NACES-approved agency.
• Evaluations can be emailed to admissions@pbsc.edu or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to PBSC's Office of International Admissions and Recruitment.
• Students from British-based systems must submit certificates such as GCE, CXC, BGCSE, WAEC, WASC or HKCE with at least five (5) academic passes.

2. University (College) Transcripts

• Submit official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. Applicants transferring from any postsecondary institutions must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be in lawful immigration status, and in good academic standing.
• For international university transcripts, a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency is required to transfer credits.
• Evaluations must be sent directly to transcriptevaluation@pbsc.edu or delivered in a sealed envelope.
• If you do not wish to transfer credits from outside the United States, you may omit listing the institution on your application. If you already listed the institution(s) on your application, you must request a waiver for the submission of transcripts and commercial evaluations. Please email your request to international@pbsc.edu.

3. I-20 Request Form

• Complete the I-20 Request Form.

4. Proof of Financial Support

• Submit a bank letter showing a minimum balance of $24,000 USD for admissions for fall or spring terms and $28,875.00 USD for the summer semester.
• If you plan to have a financial sponsor, please submit a notarized Affidavit of Financial Support Form and a bank letter from the sponsor’s financial institution or a bank statement to confirm the indicated balance.
• For more information regarding the cost for an international student to attend Palm Beach State College for one academic year, please see the list of estimated expenses for international students. 

5. Proof of English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers who have completed their education in languages other than English must provide one of the following test results:
  • TOEFL: 500 (paper), 173 (computer) or 61 (iBT) 
  • IELTS: 5.5 or higher
  • COMPASS/ESL: 69 or higher
  • Accuplacer ESL: 86 or higher composite score in reading, English, listening and speaking

• Need to take a test? View options below.
  • PBSC's Testing and Certification Center administers the ACCUPLACER ESL online and on campus.Register to take the ACCUPLACER ESL test via PBSC 
  • The TOEFL iBT at Home Solution test may be taken online. Use PBSC code 5531. Register for the TOEFL iBT at Home Solution test

6. Copy of Passport Bio Page and Visa (if available)

7. Copy of I-94 and Previous I-20 (if currently in the U.S.)

• Submit a copy of your I-94.

8. SEVIS Transfer Eligibility Form (for students transferring from another SEVIS-approved institution)

• Submit the completed SEVIS Transfer Eligibility Form. It must be signed by your current Designated School Official (DSO).

9. SEVIS Record Release (for students transferring from another SEVIS-approved institution)

• Please work with the institution you're transferring from to release your SEVIS record to Palm Beach State College. 

 

Acceptance Confirmation

Once all the admissions requirements are satisfied, the applicant will receive an acceptance packet, which includes the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) to apply for the F-1 visa in the home country, apply for a change of immigration status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or enroll in classes at Palm Beach State College as a transfer student. 

Which programs are available to international students? 

Palm Beach State College welcomes international students to apply to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Supervision and Management program. The program offers flexible course delivery options, including year-round on-campus, hybrid and online classes. International B.A.S. students may choose to specialize in one of the following concentrations:

• General Management
• Health Management

Due to federal regulations, this is the only bachelor's program offered for PBSC international students at this time. 

Who is Eligible?

International students must first complete an associate degree—either at Palm Beach State College or another accredited institution—before applying to a bachelor’s program. If you have not yet earned an associate or higher degree, please refer to the PBSC Application Guide for International (F-1) Students. 

How to Apply 

Step 1: Contact Bachelor's Degree Program Directors
Before applying, international applicants must contact the bachelor's degree program directors directly to receive detailed information about admission requirements. Visit PBSC's bachelor's degree webpage for more information.

Step 2: Contact the Office of International Admissions
Once accepted into a bachelor’s program, applicants must submit the following documents to the Office of International Admissions and Recruitment by the deadline for their intended semester:

• Official proof of acceptance into the bachelor’s degree program
• Completed I-20 Request Form (print and fill out)
• Proof of financial support:
• A letter from a financial institution showing a minimum balance of:
  • $28,700 USD for Fall/Spring admission
  • $35,925 USD for Summer admission
  • If sponsored, a notarized Affidavit of Financial Support and a letter from the sponsor’s financial institution showing the required balance. (See the Estimated Expenses List for full cost details.)
• Copy of passport (bio page and F-1 visa)
• Copy of I-94 (front and back)
• Transfer students (already in the U.S.): Completed International Student Transfer Form
• Copy of previous Certificate of Eligibility (I-20)

Once all documents are received and requirements are met, a new Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued to the admitted student.