International Student Admissions

Submit your official transcripts of all secondary school and university academic records. Scanned, photocopied, or faxed transcripts cannot be accepted. If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official, notarized translation.

If you’re seeking transfer credit from college coursework completed outside the U.S., you have to provide a course-by-course degree credential evaluation. A list of credential evaluation services can be found at the National Association for Credential Evaluation Services. 

You have to be proficient in English. If your native language is not English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. You will need one of the following scores:

• 500 or better on the paper-based test
• 173 or better on the computer-based test
• 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL

Visit the TOEFL website for information on where to take TOEFL in your country. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the testing site to the NHTI Admissions office.

If you earn a score lower than those listed above, you may be evaluated for language study.

• If you score between 380-499 on the paper-based exam, 83-172 computer-based, or 26/27-61 internet-based, you may apply for the General Studies program and will need to take a minimum of 9 credits of preparatory ESOL coursework for your first two semesters.
• If you score below a 380, we cannot admit you into the college or a program at NHTI.

International students already in the U.S. may complete an on-campus Institutional Language Assessment to determine their English proficiency.  NHTI also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test in place of the TOEFL exam. Students must receive an overall score of 6 or higher for admission into a major. Students who score between 4.5-6 may begin in the General Studies program and take preparatory coursework.

You’ll need a letter of support from the person(s) who will be financially responsible for your education and living expenses while studying at NHTI. This letter must be in English and include:

• Your name
• Your intent to attend NHTI – Concord’s Community College
• Your sponsor’s relation to you
• The amount of money your sponsor has available for your expenses
• Your sponsor’s name and contact information
• The signature or your sponsor and the date on which they signed

You’ll need to submit the original letter; no scans or photocopies will be accepted. You’ll need more than one original document, so request multiple copies.

You’ll need a letter or bank statement from the financial institution that holds funds of the person(s) financially responsible for you as a student. This statement must be on the institution’s official letterhead, indicate the sponsor’s name, detail the funds currently available stated in U.S. dollars, and be in English.

Dollar amounts promised by the sponsor and available in the sponsor’s bank account need to cover a minimum of one year of education and living expenses. You can download an estimated cost of attendance for International Students here.

If you are planning to request an F-2 visa for dependents, you must also submit copies of the dependent’s current passport and immigration documents and include the cost for the dependent’s expenses in your financial support documents (an additional $9,900 for the first dependent, $3,500 for each additional dependent). You’ll need to submit a letter the dependent’s documents, specifying the dependent’s name, date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship, and relationship to you.

We require copies of current passport and any additional immigration documents such as your current visa, I-20, etc.

You have to submit a one-time International Student Admissions fee of $100. You can pay this either with a check or money order sent with your application documents, or you can contact our Bursar’s Office at 603 230-4012 to pay with a credit card. Please note a 2.75% convenience fee will be charged for credit card payments.

If you are an international student currently in the U.S. with an F-1 visa at another college, you need to meet with the designated school official (DSO) at your current college and complete the International Student Transfer Form. The form is available from the Admissions Office, or you can download it here.

Healthcare in the U.S. is expensive. You’re required to submit proof of health insurance to the Health Services Department prior to registration. This information is not required with your applications. You can download a list of U.S.-based insurance companies here. This is just a sample of companies that provide insurance services. 

Once accepted to NHTI, you will receive your letter of acceptance and your form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility), which is needed to apply for an F-1 student visa at a US Consulate or Embassy. The I-20 shows your eligibility for student status, and a valid I-20 must be kept at all times during your period of study in the US. You can review information about the student visa application process on the Study in the States website at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students.

Before scheduling your visa appointment, you will need to pay your I-901 SEVIS fee, and will need to present your passport, valid I-20, acceptance letter, proof of your SEVIS fee payment, and documentation of your financial support as part of your visa interview.

International Students may arrive in the US no more than 30 days prior to the program start date listed in your I-20. You need to report your arrival to the college’s PDSO (Principle Designated School Official) and submit items such as copies of your F-1 visa, proof of health insurance, and verification of your physical US address and contact information no later than the first week of the semester. 

Change of Status Students: If you are currently in the United States and are requesting to change to your current visa to F-1 status, your I-20 should indicate this. Be sure to notify the Admissions Office of your intent to apply for a Change of Status as soon as you submit your application. Please note that the processing time for a change of status application varies, and those in certain visa categories (such as a B Visitor visa) may not begin classes until the change has been approved by USCIS. You may view more on the process to change status at https://www.uscis.gov/visit-united-states/change-my-nonimmigrant-status-category/change-my-nonimmigrant-status.