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The following are needed to complete an application for international admission:

International Student Application:

The International Student Application is available online. Apply Now! This application must be received no later than May 1, for Fall Term 2008 consideration.  To be certain that there is enough time for processing international student applications, please make sure your application and credentials are completed 60 days before the beginning of the term (deadline: June 26, 2008).  Classes begin on August 26, 2008.

Secondary Academic Records:

Please send all secondary school records in English to:

Scott J. Goplin
Tri-State University
1 University Avenue
Angola, IN   46703
USA

Your records should include courses taken, grades received, and degrees or certificates earned.  Please also provide an explanation of your school’s coding system used to evaluate your work.

Post Secondary Records:

Please send all post secondary records that were achieved in and out side of the Unites States if available.  Only classes with a “C” grade or better will be considered for transfer credits.

Test Requirements:

International students who are seeking a degree must provide a score from the TOEFL (code is 1811), ACT (code is 1250), or SAT (code is 1811).  A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper test, 213 on the computerized version, or 79-80 on the iBT is required.  The TOEFL can be substituted by the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 6.0 overall and a 5.5 minimum on any one test section.  SAT and ACT minimum scores depend on the academic programs you plan to pursue.
There is also the English as a Second Language Program (ESL) provided at Tri-State to help international students with skills necessary to read, write, speak, and understand English before beginning a degree program.

Financial Statement:

The United States Department of Homeland Security regulations require international students to demonstrate the ability to finance their four-year education prior to the official release of an I-20 AB form.  Acceptable documents include a bank statement with an official signature, stock account statements, and the International Student Certification of Finances form (upon request).  ESL students will need to document the availability totaling the minimum of $17,300 U.S. dollars.  Undergraduate students will need to document the availability totaling the minimum of $28,750 dollars.

• International Student Certification of Finances
• Estimated Expenses

Student Fee:

You will be requested to submit a one-time fee of $1,500 (U.S. dollars) plus a $150 Housing Damage Deposit before receiving you I20 AB form.  The International Student Fee will be used to cover expenses bedding/towel supplies, food during holiday breaks, transportation, etc. (these will only be provided if you live ON-campus).  Please note that TSU has no control over the approval of an F-1 Visa, which sometimes can be denied depending on your visa.  Please click here to deposit $1500 for the international fee and $150 for the housing deposit.