How to Apply as a Transfer International Student with an Active F1 Visa

Step 1: International Student Application 

 Download and print application.  Your application must be completed, signed and returned along with all required/requested information. 

• Mail all original documents to : Northwest Vista College, International Student Services,Cypress Campus Center, 3535 N. Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX , 78251  USA 

Step 2: Apply to Northwest Vista College 

• Apply to Northwest Vista College online at www.applytexas.org   
• Click here for instructions on how to apply online.  

Step 3: Financial Documentation 

• Complete the financial information in the International Student Application 
• Provide a letter from your bank stating you have the equivalent of $22,000.00 U.S. dollars. 
  • The letter should be recent, not more than 60 days old. 
  • Make sure to complete on the International Student Application, the Financial Resource Requirements. 
   
• If you are bringing your spouse or children, you will be required to prove an additional $5,000.00 per dependent. 
  • Make sure to complete on the International Student Application, Dependent Form. 
  • A copy of dependent’s Passport will also be required. 
   
• If your Financial Sponsor is a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident, you must also complete the USCIS form, I-134 at www.uscis.gov.   

  Step 4: Official Academic Records (high school and/or college) 

  All students will need to submit a transcript of the last school attended. 

   If the high school or college is not a U.S. school then you will need to have your transcript translated and evaluated. 
• Translation and Evaluation companies may be found at http://www.naces.org/members.htm 
• Northwest Vista College will only accept translated and evaluated copies from the above mentioned web site.  
• All transcripts received must be in their original envelope and sealed, no open documents will be accepted. 

Step 5: English Proficiency – TOEFL or IELTS Score  

• Official transcripts from previous college will be required to see if any further testing is needed.
• TOEFL exam score. 
 
•  TOEFL exam score. 
  • 500 Paper-Based Test 
  • 173 Computer-Based Test 
  • 61 Internet-Based Testing 
   
• IELTS exam score. 
  • 5.5 on the exam. 

   

• Make sure you have the test company send an official copy of your exam results.  An official copy is a copy sealed in an envelope. 

Step 6: Photo 

•  Send a Passport size photo with your International Student Application 
 

Step 7: Statement of Understanding 

• Sign and date the Statement of Understanding on your International Student Application 

Step 8: Processing Fee 

• $100.00 U.S. Dollars (Non-Refundable) 
• Send a Cashier Check or Money Order with your application  

Step 9: Current Immigration Documents

• A copy of Passport
• A copy of F-1 Visa
• Current copy of I-20
• A copy of I-94

DEADLINES

All documents must be received before the posted deadline.  Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.  Application deadline for a transfer student with a current F1 visa is: Fall semester deadline is July 1 and Spring semester deadline is December 1.  NVC does not admit international students for the summer semester.