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International Student Application Process

Complete all steps below. Print off all forms and mail originals to:

State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred
Admissions Office - International
10 Upper College Drive
Huntington Administration Building
Alfred, NY 14802-9951 U.S.A.

Part 1 - International Application Form (pdf) - requests information on student and educational background.

Part 2 - Autobiographical Essay (pdf) - an essay, written in English, explaining why the student wishes to study at Alfred State College, including reasons for selected field of study, work and schooling experiences related to the field, and plans for the future.

Part 3 - English Proficiency Report (pdf) - requests information on English background. Also requests official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. A TOEFL score of 500 (173 on the computer exam; 61 on Internet exam) is required unless the student's native language is English. Results from the IELTS or STEP EIKEN exam may be substituted for the TOEFL exam. 

Part 4 - International Student Financial Statement (pdf) - seeks financial information. Two academic scholarships are available for students who qualify. No other financial aid is available, and, therefore, international students need to be able to cover tuition, room & board, and other costs.

The completed four-part application should be returned to the International Student Services Office with the following:

  1. Official transcripts and diplomas from all the schools you have attended (including high schools and universities). If the transcripts and the diploma are not in English, have them translated to English and notarized.
    1. International students who have completed college-level coursework outside the United States and would like to have their courses evaluated for possible transfer credit must follow the international student transfer procedures.
  2. Original bank statements as verification of the international student financial statement.
  3. A $50 USD non-refundable application fee.
  4. Official TOEFL score report (or its equivalent). A TOEFL score of 500 (173 on the Computer-Based Test; 61 on Internet-Based Test) is required unless the student's native language is English.

Once an international student is accepted, an I-20 form is mailed with the acceptance letter to allow the student to apply for a student visa.

Note: See the International Student Application Checklist for help with the application process.

You will also find the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement page helpful. It has answers to questions about applying to college, paying the SEVIS fee, and applying for a visa.