International Students

ANNOUNCEMENT:

F-1 students who have questions should contact the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, Audra Talley at international [at] grayson [dot] edu

Students applying as an F-1 international student must get their application and documents turned in by the deadline in order to be issued an I-20 before the following term date:

Out of Country Applicants must apply and turn in all documents by June 15 for Fall term and November 15 for Spring Term.
Transfer students must apply and turn in all documents by July 15 for Fall term and December 15 for Spring term.

Current International students are encouraged to register for classes as soon as possible.

International students wishing to study at Grayson College as an F-1 student must complete the following procedures to be considered for admission.

Step 1: English Language Proficiency

All tests must be sent directly to Grayson College. Students must submit a passing TOEFL or IELTS score, or must have completed ENG 1301 or its equivalent at another institution to qualify for admission to credit courses at GC. Passing TOEFL scores are: paper: 500; Internet-based TOEFL: 61. The IELTS minimum academic band score required is 5.0.

Step 2: Application

Apply to Grayson College
After you have submitted your online application, you will receive an email with a list of documents which you will need to submit.

Step 3: Submit documents

Mail the listed documents all together in one envelope to the address below or send a scanned copy to international [at] grayson [dot] edu

Grayson College
Department of International Students
6101 Grayson Drive, Hwy 691
Denison, TX 75020-8299

Documents must be sent together in a single envelope. Failure to send materials in a single envelope may result in the denial of a student's application.

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Evidence of $16,500 USD (U.S. currency) available per 9 month term is required. It is imperative that adequate financial support be prearranged. Original financial statements dated within 3 months of semester start date, or an original letter from the bank on official bank letter head dated within the last 3 months. The name of the sponsor and currency should be included. If the bank statement/ letter is in a language other than English, an official, notarized translation must be attached to it. Note: Additional proof of $3,000 (U.S. currency) is required for each dependent.
Affidavit of Support: Based on the sponsor, complete the Affidavit of Support (PDF Download) to accompany the bank statements. Original forms are required.

Step 4: Notification and visa

You will be notified by e-mail whether you have been accepted to GC. Once accepted, you will need to obtain an F-1 visa and plan your travel to the United States. Your acceptance letter will include additional information and requirements.

Step 5: Submit proof of health insurance

Provide a photocopy of your health insurance card (This can be provided once you arrive at Grayson College)
If you do not have health insurance you will need to purchase and provide evidence of new coverage on or before arrival at Grayson College
Although we do not endorse certain insurance companies, the following list of companies have proven to be very reliable for students:

Transfer Students - Additional Requirements

International students transferring from another U.S. college or university must submit a current passport, I-94 card, I-20 form, and transfer clearance form. These documents are required in addition to those that will be emailed after the online application is submitted.

Note: The Transfer Clearance Form must be completed by your current institution's Designated School Official (DSO) by the end of the semester.

For additional information or inquiries email international [at] grayson [dot] edu