International financial support form
Credit (Academic) Program is for international students who plan to take credit classes for one (or more) of the following academic goals:
- Obtaining a Certificate of Achievement/Accomplishment
- Obtaining an Associate's Degree
- Transferring to a 4-Year University for a Bachelor's Degree
- Completing prerequisite courses for a Master's or Doctorate Program at a university
Note: Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score) is required to be considered for admission into the Credit (Academic) Program. A minimum score or better is required on one of the following exams: TOEFL IBT (56), ITP (483); IELTS (5.5); or Duolingo (85). English Language School Certificates or English Language School Diplomas are not accepted in place of this requirement.
Per current F-1 student regulations from the U.S. government, Credit (Academic) F-1 students must take at least 12 units every semester to maintain their F-1 status. Of these 12 units, at least 9 units must be in-person or hybrid.
Admitted change-of-status students holding J-1 visas (or any other U.S. nonimmigrant status enabling enrollment) must maintain valid and active status throughout the entire semester to be eligible for enrollment.
Degrees and Certificates Offered: Click Here
Fees Information (Credit/Academic Program): Click Here and look under "Fees". Minimum of 12 units/credits per semester is required to maintain F-1 status. Students can study up to 17 units per semester.
Application Deadlines for the Credit (Academic) Program
The Fall 2024 application period has ended and we will no longer accept new application for F-1 status international student.
The Spring 2025 application period will start on July 1, 2024, and the application portal will open starting that day.
- New Student Applicant Deadline: The Spring 2025 deadline to submit your application, payment, and documents is October 1, 2024 (for new students applying for the F-1 visa in their home country).
- Transfer-in Student Applicant Deadline: The Spring 2025 deadline to submit your application, payment, and documents is November 1, 2024 (for transfer-in students who are already in the U.S. with an active I-20 and F-1 status).
- Change-of-Status Applicant Deadline: The Spring 2025 deadline to submit your application, payment, and documents is November 1, 2024 (for applicants who are already in the U.S. with an active non F-1 status and want to change to F-1 status). Admitted change-of-status students holding J-1 visas (or any other U.S. nonimmigrant status enabling enrollment) must maintain valid and active status throughout the entire semester to be eligible for enrollment.
- CCSF Active OPT Returning Student Applicant Deadline: The Spring 2025 deadline to submit your application, payment, and documents is November 1, 2024 (for previously graduated CCSF students on active OPT status who wish to return for additional education to help achieve their career goals.).
Steps to Apply and Required Documents - Credit (Academic) Program
Steps to Apply
Step 1:
Submit an online international application via OpenCCC (click here).
(If you are currently outside of the United States, and need to apply for an F-1 visa, please do not submit an application after May 1, 2024 for Fall 2024 semester. Your application will not be processed and you will be charged the $50 application fee. Spring 2025 semester admission will start on July 1st, 2024.)
You will then receive an automated "Welcome to City College of San Francisco" email with your CCSF ID number and the links/instructions to pay the $50 application fee, and to upload your required documents online.
Note: Make sure to check your junk/spam email inbox as it can get filtered into there. You will also receive a separate email with instructions to set up your CCSF email address.
Note: You will also receive an email about holds in your account. Please disregard this email. The holds are there until you have completed the admission process and orientation procedure, if you are accepted to CCSF as a future F-1 status student. The holds will be removed once you have completed all the process.
Step 2
Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee online from your CCSF myRAM portal as stated in the "Welcome to City College of San Francisco" email. Please allow 2 - 3 hours before you create/log-in your myRAM portal for the first time after you received the Welcome email for our system to update your information. Birthday should only be 6-digits (MMDDYY, M = month, D = day, Y = year).
Step 3
Submit required documents online using the link provided in the "Welcome to City College of San Francisco" email. (see "Required Documents" section below).
Step 4
Wait up to 3 weeks for our office to review your application, payment and documents. We will email you once our review is complete. You may be required to submit additional information and/or documents.
If you are admitted, you will be required to go through the enrollment steps for new students (online orientation, English/Math assessment, counseling, and purchasing of the F-1 health insurance). This information will be shared with you through emails.
Required Documents
You must use the link provided in the "Welcome to City College of San Francisco" email to upload your documents, please do not email your documents to our office.
Below is a checklist of documents you will be required to submit using the link. Make sure to have a clear PDF version for each document:
- Copy of your valid Passport (biographic page only)
- Official TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo score report (click here for more information)
- Completed and signed Financial Support Form (click here to download the form)
- Official Bank Statement or Bank Letter with a minimum balance of $32,000 USD or equivalent (click here for more information)
- Official High School or College/University Transcript (click here for more information)
- Additional documents for certain applicants:
