Learner Support Services

Admissions Requirements for New Students

  • $35 USD non refundable  application fee
  • Financial Form and Proof of Finances translated in English
  • Proof of high school graduation translated in English (H. S. Diploma or College transcripts)
  • Proof of English Requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Approved ELS level or College Transcripts). TOEFL Institutional Code for NorthWest Arkansas Community College is: 9754
  • TOEFL Score: Paper based-500; Computer based: 173; Internet based: 61
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing System: Score required: 5.0

 Note: All students will be required to take the COMPASS Placement test on arrival

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Proof of Immunization ( 2 MMR and Tuberculosis testing)
  • Proof of Health Insurance

An I-20 will be issued only after these requirements are met.

USCIS Documents Required for International Students

F1 students:
            Copy of valid F1 visa
            Copy of valid Passport

 Resident Alien:
             Permanent Resident: Copy of Green Card/Permanent Residency Card
            Temporary Resident: Copy of USCIS document for specific category

 Visa Holder:
            Copy of valid visa
            Copy of valid passport

         Completed Documents can be scanned and sent via e-mail to: International Programs

            OR 
Fax:   479-619-2665

Questions can also be sent to internationalprograms@nwacc.edu

Application Timeline:

 

Entry  Semester 
Semester Begins
Application Deadline
FALL AUGUSTJULY 1
SPRING JANUARYDECEMBER 1
SUMMERJUNE   MAY 1

 

Estimated Cost of Attendance:
Nine Months (2 Semesters)
 
Tuition (based on 12 hours) 
$ 5,550.00
Room and Board
9,530.00
Health Insurance  & Books
1300.00 
Total
$ 16,380.00