International Admissions Requirements

To be considered for enrollment at WHBC international applicants must:

• Meet application requirements same as US applicants.
  
  
• Submit all necessary documents listed below in addition to Application Requirements:

Official Application and Deadline Dates
Application must be completed in English

Applications must be submitted by deadline dates in order to be considered for enrollment. However, because immigration paperwork might take extra time, we recommend that you apply early. Application must be filled out, signed and dated.

Application Deadlines
Fall semester (begins in August) July 15th
Spring semester (begins in January) November 15th

All applicants are required to submit a $75 non-refundable application fee in U.S. currency in the form of international money order or a cashier's check made payable to World Harvest Bible College and bear a name of the applicant on it. The application fee should be sent (preferably with the application) to World Harvest Bible College/Office of Admissions/PO Box 32901/Columbus/OH/43232-0901.

Official transcripts from High School and all post secondary schools and colleges/universities, previously or currently attended (translated into English; translated notarized copies must be accompanied by official transcripts in your native language) should be sent to WHBC admissions office. We require a record of the courses completed and the marks attained for each class.

Photocopies of original documents must have the signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. The signature and the seal must be original and separate from the photographic image.

World Harvest Bible College does not provide any kind of financial aid or scholarships. It is necessary that international applicants show proof of financial support. Applicants are required to submit Notarized Affidavit of Sponsorship with a bank statement from their finance institution and other proof of income if required (refer to Finance Requirements Section). Affidavit of Sponsorship is a part of the application process and is required before I-20 A-B is issued. Affidavit of Sponsorship provides us with information of the student's sponsor and includes bank verification of funds. For details refer for Financial Requirements section.

When all application forms are submitted and Financial Requirements are met and we have sufficient proof of your financial stability your file will be reviewed. If you are accepted you will need to pay for one full academic year of tuition and fees (see Finance Requirements section). Upon receiving your payment International Student Advisor will mail you I-20 forms, required for receiving the Visa.

Note: Please use your name consistently. Use your complete name when filling out application and other forms. Inconsistent use of names (example: rotation of your first and last names) may prevent proper process of I-20 and applications.

English Requirements-TOEFL

It is required that all WHBC applicants are proficient in the English language. Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from taking TOEFL exam. Below is a list of recognized English speaking countries.

Antigua
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Barbuda
Belize
Bermuda
Canada (unless from Quebec)
Dominica
Fiji
Grand Cayman Islands
Grenada
Irish Republic
Jamaica
Malawi
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
St. Kitt & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & Grenadines
United Kingdom
Virgin Islands

Note: Students from Puerto Rico need to submit TOEFL scores.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to pass Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before they can be considered for admissions. To find out information about test times and locations you can contact:

TOEFL Educational Testing Service
Box 6154
Princeton, NJ, 08541-6154
U.S.A.
Phone: 609-771-7760
Fax: 609-771-7765

You can also visit official TOEFL web-site at < http://www.toefl.org.

Required Score for admission is 550 (paper test) or 213 (computerized test). Results of the exam must be sent to WHBC Admissions Office.

Note: All of the forms must be submitted before your application will be reviewed.

 

Additional Documents for International Transfer Students within U.S.:

Students transferring from another college within the U.S. must submit the above materials as well as the following:

Copies of I-20 and I-94
All transfer students must submit copies of all previous I-20 and I-94 forms.

International Student Advisor Report

Transfer students need to submit International Student Advisor Report form from previous college, which will verify your current immigration status (please contact WHBC International Admissions office for the form).

Enrollment/Academic Requirements

• WHBC does not provide any type of financial assistance or scholarships. International students are ineligible to work off-campus while studying in the U.S. On-campus employment is limited to 20 hours a week. Employment is not guaranteed. On-campus employment may not be used as a source of income when filling out Affidavit of Sponsorship/Financial Certification Form. Spouses of international students are not permitted to hold any type of employment while in the U.S. Hence, all international applicants must show proof of financial support for each year of enrollment at World Harvest Bible College.
  
  
• All international students must be full-time (12+ credit hours per semester). The amounts listed below are subject to change without notice.
  
  
• Medical Insurance is required. The cost listed is approximate and may vary with each individual student.

 

Single Applicants

Note: All single applicants age 23 and younger are required to stay in the Residence Halls during their first year of enrollment.

Cost to attend one year

Paying Tuition and Fees

All accepted international applicants are required to pay tuition and fees for one academic year. All students who are required to live in the Residence Halls are required to pay tuition, fees and rent for one academic year. No exceptions will be made. I-20 form will not be issued until payment has been made.

Residence Hall students will need to pay $4,241 ($2,000-tuition, $216-fees, $300 security deposit, $1,725-rent).
Non-Residence Hall students will need to pay $2,186 ($2,000-tuition, $186-fees).

All payments must be submitted in a form of an international money order, cashier's check made payable to World Harvest Bible College, or a credit card.

The I-20 form, which is required for Visa, will be mailed only upon receipt of a full payment.

 

Married Applicants

Family of two for one year (one spouse enrolled)

If you are married and have dependent children, you must show a proof of additional $2,000 per each child under 12 years old, and $4,000 for each dependent child 12 years and older. Additional funds will be required for each child's health insurance.

Note: World Harvest Bible College requires that all married students relocate with their spouses and dependent children. No exceptions will be made.

Completing Affidavit of Sponsorship/Financial Certification Form

All applicants must fill out Financial Certification Form (Click here to download forms).

If the student is supporting him/herself, he/she must submit Financial Certification Form and bank statement(s) (in student's name). Funds in bank must be sufficient for ALL years of study.

If the student is being sponsored, the student must submit Financial Certification Form. The student's sponsor(s) must submit Affidavit of Sponsorship form with appropriate documents. The sponsor may be an organization, a relative, church or government, or a combination of these. If an applicant has more than one sponsor, each person providing financial support needs to provide a separate Affidavit of Sponsorship.

Affidavit of Sponsorship must be completely filled out and notarized. Please pay attention to the instruction page and follow directions thoroughly. If the forms are not properly filled out when submitted they will be returned to the applicant.

Make sure to provide ALL of the supporting financial information for the Affidavit of Support as indicated in instructions, i.e. bank statement(s), employment letter(s), etc. Do not leave any spaces blank. Both Affidavit of Support and bank statement(s) must indicate that you have the required amount ($13,686 for single students, $25,336 for married students with no children, etc.) available for each year of enrollment at WHBC. All forms must be in English and U.S. currency.

Paying Tuition and Fees

All accepted international applicants are required to pay tuition and fees for one academic year. All students who are required to live in the Residence Halls are required to pay tuition, fees and rent for one academic year. No exceptions will be made. I-20 form will not be issued until payment has been made.

Residence Hall students will need to pay $4,241 ($2,000-tuition, $216-fees, $300 security deposit, $1,725-rent).
Non-Residence Hall students will need to pay $2,186 ($2,000-tuition, $186-fees).

All payments must be submitted in a form of an international money order, cashier's check made payable to World Harvest Bible College, or a credit card.

The I-20 form, which is required for Visa, will be mailed only upon receipt of a full payment.

Enrollment/Academic Requirements

• All international students must be enrolled full-time, which is 12 or more credit hours per semester.
  
  
• All international students are required to carry health insurance at ALL times while attending WHBC. Students must purchase insurance first week of registration or provide proof of medical coverage through another source.
  
  
• All international students must be in good standing with U.S. Immigration at all times during enrollment at WHBC. Students are required to have a valid passport and I-20 form throughout their studies at WHBC.
  
  
• All international student will need to maintain their status. No off-campus employment is allowed. On-campus employment is limited to part-time only. Spouses of international students are not allowed to hold any type of employment during their duration of stay in the U.S.
  
  
• If you have any further questions in regards to International Admissions process, you can e-mail our International Admissions Office at admissions@worldharvestbiblecollege.org.
  

The costs given above represent the intent of WHBC at this time. WHBC reserves the right to change, without notice, the costs of tuition and fees.