International Students

Once you have your supporting documents together, it's time to apply to WNCC!

You can purchase your books online at our Cougar Bookstore.

Deadlines for admission:

Fall 2024 – Applications accepted from January 3, 2024 to June 15, 2024

Spring 2025 – Applications accepted from September 1, 2024 to November 1, 2024

*Your complete application and all supporting documents must be received by the final date of application acceptance. We will not be able to accept any documents past the final date of acceptance.*

All students are required to have health insurance while attending college in the United States. You may choose or provide your own insurance, or you can use International Student Insurance. You will  be required to show proof of insurance upon arrival at WNCC.

We highly encourage new students, and particularly international students, to live on campus in our residence halls. To reserve your room, you’ll need to complete the WNCC Housing Application. You’ll receive more information on housing when you receive your acceptance letter from WNCC. For more information on housing, please email housing@wncc.edu.

After you are accepted for admission to WNCC, you still need to be approved by the United States Government. To be considered, you will need to:

• Pay your SEVIS fee
• Apply for an F-1 visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate

You can pay for your tuition and fees online through your portal, and can establish a payment plan through Nelnet at mycollegepaymentplan.com/wncc.

When applying for admission, you’ll need to have the following supporting documents readily available:

• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your secondary school transcripts, diploma, or exit exam
• Copy of a bank statement showing at least $16,186 USD or equivalent available
• Sponsor Statement from owner of bank account, if applicable
• Proof of English proficiency if English is not your first language. Accepted tests include the TOEFL, IELTS, and iTEP. Depending on your English proficiency, you may be placed in certain courses to help improve your English speaking, writing, or reading.

A placement test score will be required prior to the issuance of an I-20. The following placement tests are accepted. 

• SAT 
• ACT
• Accuplacer

If you do not have a placement score, once you are accepted to WNCC, an International Team MEmber will contact you to provide information on how to take the Accuplacer at no charge to you.

Totals below are based on a full academic year at a full-time, 15 credit hours per semester, rate.

• Tuition and Fees: $4,410
• Books, Transportation, and Insurance: $3,300
• Living Expenses/Room and Board: $8,674
• International Fee: $300
• Incidentals: $500

Total Cost Estimate: $17,184
*Costs may be subject to change*

Please visit our Tuition & Fees page for more information. 

If your spouse and/or children will be traveling with you, you must show an additional $8,674 for each person.

We do offer some scholarships for international students at WNCC, but only after you have been accepted for admission.

There may also be some employment opportunities at college available. However, scholarships and employment are not guaranteed, so you are required to prove you have sufficient funds to cover one year of study before being accepted into WNCC.

EducationUSA is a U.S. Government program with offices around the world to help you become a student.

NAFSA for Students has some guidance and information on financial aid.

You’ll find plenty of answers to your questions about studying in the United States at studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students.

• International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center
• International Student Loan Center
• International Scholarships
• eduPASS: The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the U.S.
• eduPASS: Loans for International Students
• Study Abroad Loans
• International Education Financial Aid
• Sallie Mae Student Loans