Here is what you need to do to get started at Â鶹AV as an international student. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the Admissions Office.
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After you have applied, you will receive an email with your student ID number, Lakehawk email address and password. Use your Lakehawk email and password to log into . This is your student portal and the gateway to your experience at LSSC.
You must have the equivalent of a United States of America high school diploma. International students must arrange to have complete transcripts from all institutions outside the United States of America evaluated by an evaluation agency at their expense.Ìý Records must carry the official seal of the educational institution. We highly suggest you use one of the evaluation agencies listed on our website hereÌý
If English is not your native language, then you must submit acceptable TOEFL scores, which are as follows:
- Computer based test: 213 or higher
- Internet-based test: 79-80
- Written-based test: 550 or higher
Send in a financial statement showing your financial support in U.S. Dollars to the Admissions and Records Office. If you have a U.S. sponsor (U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien) helping you for a portion of the support or all of the financial support, a U.S. immigration form (I-134 Affidavit of Support) is required along with a bank statement from a financial institution.Ìý
- Complete the I-901 SEVIS Fee
- All international students must complete the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) SEVIS I-901 Fee and pay the required fee. The payment receipt for the I-901 Fee is required for an interview at a U.S. embassy. This fee is an addition to the normal fees the embassy may charge.
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- Provide proof of health and accident insuranceÌý
- This proof is required before registering for classes. Proof of health and accident insurance should be sent to the Admissions and Records Office.
LSSC Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, you can apply for scholarships through the LSSC Foundation. Detailed information on requirements and deadlines is available here.
Outside Scholarships
For scholarships beyond LSSC, visit the "Outside Scholarships" section on the website. There you'll find links to scholarship search engines and specific opportunities for international students.