Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Help with Financial Documents

We receive more questions about financial documents than any other part of the international student application process. 


Can I have more than one sponsor? 
How much money do I have to show in the bank account?
Can my sponsor be from my home country or do they need to live in the US?
Do I have to have the bank statement translated into English?
What documents should I submit if I have a scholarship from my country's government?
Can the bank statement be in my own name or do I have to have a sponsor?
What is the F-1 Financial Statement Form and how do I fill it out?

Visit our website for answers to these questions and many more.
The requirements for financial documents are different depending on which program you apply for:
Intensive English Program
Associate's Degree Program




Friday, February 4, 2011

Why do international students choose NOVA?

Here are just a few of the reasons why international students from all over the world choose to study at Northern Virginia Community College:


NOVA has approximately 35,000 full time students. Among them, we welcome over 2,000 international students from more than 100 different countries.

Students who complete an associate’s degree at NOVA transfer to prestigious universities all across the US including University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, American University and many others.

Overseas Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: June 1
Spring Semester: November 1
Summer Sessions: April 1 and May 6
Download the Summer IEP Schedule.

Visit our website for more information on how to apply to NOVA.