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| International Student Admissions |
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| Aquinas College welcomes all qualified International Students to apply for admission into the College. Please read through all of the following information carefully before submitting a completed application for admission. |
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| Admission Requirements |
| International Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for admission to Aquinas College: |
| 1) Submit a completed application for admission along with $25 (U.S.) application fee. |
| 2) Must
show the financial ability to pay for the education. Generally
speaking students must have access to approximately $30,000
(U.S.) per academic school year. This amount will cover tuition,
housing, meals, books, expected health insurance, and enrollment
deposit. This will not cover the cost of personal expenses or
travel expenses. |
| NOTE: Students that do not have the appropriate funds should not submit an application for admission. |
| 3) Submit certified transcripts from secondary school. Transcripts must list the courses taken as well as grades awarded. Transcripts must be in English. The Admissions Committee will be looking for high academic performance across all subject areas. |
| 4) Demonstrate proficiency in English. This requires taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an equivalent proficiency test. Students must score 550 or higher on the TOEFL exam (213 on computer based test) in order to be eligible for admission. The TOEFL requirement can only be waived if a student is a resident of a country where English is the official language. |
| 5) Submit a personal statement/essay. This is explained further in the application packet. |
| 6) Provide letters of recommendation. This is also explained further in the application packet. |
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| Costs and Scholarships |
| The following is a breakdown of the estimated expenses per year to attend Aquinas College. Yearly increases are anticipated. |
| Tuition |
$22,314 |
| Room (double-occupancy) & Board (meal) |
$7,014 |
| Books |
$700 |
| Health Insurance (required) |
$700 |
| Enrollment Deposit |
$200 |
| Total Estimated Expenses |
$30,298 |
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Qualified International Students who are accepted for admission will receive an International Student Scholarship, up to the amount of $12,000 per academic school year. This scholarship will help in reducing the costs listed above. International students are not eligible for any other forms of financial aid. |
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| Apply for Admission |
| Qualified students can now download the Application for Admission* packet on-line.Once the packet is downloaded, it must be printed out and mailed to the Admissions Office.** If you would like an application packet sent you in the mail, please e-mail the admissions office at admissions@aquinas.edu. Please DO NOT request application information unless you meet ALL of the admission requirements. Please make sure all required materials are submitted along with the application before sending it to Aquinas College. |
| *Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF files. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: If you are a resident alien or green card holder and currently live in the United States you are not considered an International Student and should fill out the traditional student application. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions about your residency status. |
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| ** Completed application materials can be sent to the following address: |
Aquinas College
Office of International Admissions
1607 Robinson Road S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
U.S.A. |
