In addition to fulfilling the College general admission requirements, an international applicant requesting a student visa or transferring from another U.S. college with a student visa must submit the following requirements:

Admission Requirements for NEW International Applicants 

1. TOEFL Test Score:  minimum computer-based score of 173 or paper-based score of 500. 
    

2. Documentation of Financial Support:  complete and submit Certification of Financial Support (790 Kb pdf) form indicating who will be financially responsible for you during your duration of study in U.S. 
    

3. Completed Admission Application Form and Payment of $25 Application Fee.      Note:  International applicants may not apply online.  Application and $25 fee must be faxed or mailed.
     

4. Official Transcript of High School/Secondary School Records:  if not in English, include certified translation.
    

5. Sevis Fee Requirement:  The United States Department of Homeland Security requires F-1 and J-1 visa applicants to pay a one-time fee of $100 at least 3 business days prior to applying for a visa.  For additional information or to pay online, go to:  www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/i901/index.htm
    

6. International Applicant Currently in U.S. with Valid Visa (other than F-1 Student Visa) also must Complete “Application to Change Nonimmigrant Status” Form I-539 and Submit with Applicable Fee to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).

Admission Requirements for International Students TRANSFERRING from U.S. Colleges / Universities 

1. TOEFL Test Score:  minimum computer-based score of 173 or paper-based score of 500 or submission of official transcript of grades from accredited U.S. college / university that documents completion of college-level English course with minimum grade of “C”. 
    

2. Documentation of Financial Support:  complete and submit Certification of Financial Support (790Kb pdf) form indicating who will be financially responsible for you during your duration of study.
    

3. Completed Admission Application Form and Payment of $25 Application Fee.      Note:  International applicants may not apply online.  Application and $25 fee must be faxed or mailed.
    

4. Official Transcripts of Grades from all U.S. Colleges / Universities attended.
    

5. Sevis Fee Requirement:  The United States Department of Homeland Security requires F-1 and J-1 visa applicants to pay a one-time fee of $100 at least 3 business days prior to applying for a visa.  For additional information or to pay online, go to:  www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/i901/index.htm
    

6. Request International Advisor at College/University Previously Attended or Currently Attending Transfer You in Sevis to Horry Georgetown Technical College.
    

After an international applicant is admitted to Horry-Georgetown Technical College, a two-semester tuition deposit of $4,408 must be paid. Once the tuition deposit is received, the applicant will be issued a SEVIS Form 1-20 by Horry-Georgetown Technical College. This is the form a student will need in order to request an F-1 Student Visa.  The tuition deposit may be paid by MasterCard, Visa, or Discover card or by a check or a money order payable by a U.S. bank.  The tuition deposit is refundable if the international student does not enroll in classes at Horry Georgetown Technical College.  NOTE: a tuition deposit should not be paid unless requested.
 

Housing and Transportation

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a commuter college and does not provide dormitories or housing on campus.  Students are responsible for securing their own housing.  A public transportation system is available in the area, but its schedule may not be compatible with a student’s classes or area of residence.  It is recommended that an international student consider purchasing or leasing a vehicle while a student in the United States. 

Expenses 

To help you plan financially, following is an estimated breakdown of expenses for 9 months, which includes two semesters tuition for a full-time international student:

The above cost breakdown does not cover all contingencies, and international students are not eligible for federal/state financial aid or most on-campus employment. In addition, it is strongly recommended that an international student purchase adequate health insurance while a student in the United States.

Additional questions may be addressed to:

ONE STOP Admissions Center

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

P.O. Box 261966

Conway, SC  29528-6066  USA

Phone:  843-349-7820

Fax:  843-349-7501
angelia.tyler@hgtc.edu