International Students

JWCC Welcomes International Students
from Across the World!

John Wood Community College welcomes qualified students from any country. Our high academic standards and affordability make our college an excellent choice for international students!

Currently, international students from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Venezuela, and Vietnam are part of the JWCC community.

The past two years have been some of the most exciting years of my life. I learned so many new things not only in the classroom but also in life. I got to meet so many genuine people here at John Wood. Being an international student was not a problem, because I could always rely on the help of my teammates, coaches, staff, and faculty. John Wood was a great first step in my college career and I’m happy and blessed to continue my studies and athletic career.
Jonathan Deck
Steinen, Germany

Admissions Process for International Students

Documents which are required for admission as an international student:

A copy of your passport.
Evidence of financial support to cover annual tuition and living expenses.
Financial Affidavit
- The student’s financial affidavit will need to show the exact amount in US Dollars accompanied by 3-month bank statement or a quarterly bank statement. We will also accept a letter from the bank.
- Please keep in mind the financial affidavit signee needs to be the same person who provides the bank statements. You may have multiple financial affidavits, but that requires a 3 month or a quarterly bank statement from each signee.
- Financial International Affidavit of Support Form
Transcripts which document high school graduation or completion date, as well as official transcripts of any colleges or universities previously attended. All transcripts must be translated into English.
Evidence of English proficiency by submitting English test scores to JWCC Admissions. English tests accepted: TOEFL iBT – 75 or Duolingo – 100. If you have questions about testing or meeting English proficiency, contact international@jwcc.edu.

Fill out our International Admissions Application

There is also an international student application fee. Contact the Business Office (217.641.4211, businessoffice@jwcc.edu) to pay the $150 application fee with card payment.

Financial Support

Estimated costs

Estimated cost of JUST tuition – $10,440

Out-of-district cost of tuition per credit hour for blended and in-person classes is $320
Out-of-district cost of tuition per credit hour for online classes is $190
In-district cost of tuition per credit hour is $190
16 credits per semester x 190/320
- Please keep in mind that most students will take 16-18 credit hours. 16 is an estimated average.
- Please keep in mind the cost if you fail a class, add or drop past the grace period and having to pay out of pocket if that happens, as well as summer classes.

SEVIS Estimated Cost to Show as an overall total Tuition and Living Expenses is $21,000

Annual Tuition (16 hours per semester at $320 cost per credit hour = $8960
Fees & Lab/Program Fees (estimated) = $200
Total Tuition and Fees = $10,440
Living Expenses (Rent, utilities, food) = $6900
Books and Supplies =$1170
Other Expenses (Personal, Transportation) = $2,490
Overall Total Cost = $21,000

Scholarships

Scholarships only cover in-district rates.

If you receive an athletic scholarship, it is only applied as an in-district rate ($190 per credit hour)
If you receive one of the following, that deduction will be applied to the specific line-item total.
Examples:
- If you were given a 100% athletic scholarship, your deduction would be $6,080 from the $10,440
- If you were given a 50% athletic scholarship, your deduction would be $3,030 from the $10,440
- If you were given a 25% athletic scholarship, your deduction would be $1,520 from the $10,440
If you have a shared living deduction situation, you will get a $2,400 deduction applied to your overall total in SEVIS. That is deducted from the $21,000.
The student will receive a John Wood Financial form stating this exact breakdown once you’ve applied to the school.
- Please keep in mind the overall total amount you will need to show based on SEVIS is the $21,000. If you are awarded an athletic scholarship, you will have deductions from that $21,000 as well as shared living deduction.

Important Info for When You Arrive on Campus

When You Arrive

Please do the following no later than 1 week after you arrive to campus:

Fill out a W9 tax identification form (you will fill this form out in person on JWCC’s campus)
U.S. address change
- Please go to the pathways office and see the front desk attendant. She will help you fill out the change of address card.
- If you move at any point during your education term at Please notify your DSO of the address change. You can email kthompson@jwcc.edu.
Copy of Visa

Traveling: Winter & Summer Break Obligations

If you are going to be staying at another address for longer than 1 week, please let your DSO know your temporary address/location. if you are traveling home, also let us know. At any point and time if we are asked, we should be able to provide your address/location.

If you are traveling back home for winter break, you MUST be back by the time classes start. Cheaper flights are not an excuse and your SEVIS will be terminated.
- Excused Absences (all absences must show proof of these excused reasons.)
  - Delayed flight
  - Family Emergency
  - SEVIS issues/Custom issues

OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL
- BEFORE you leave the country at any point, you must have your I-20 signed by your DSO – Kristen Ritterbusch. You will not be able to RE-ENTER the US without updated signatures on the travel endorsements section of the I-20. Bring your I-20 to the Pathway Department for a signature.