International Students

---

Thank you for your interest in Labette Community College (LCC). Students wishing to gain admission to Labette Community College who are not U.S. citizens or Resident Aliens must satisfy the following requirements to be fully admitted as International Students.

International Student Checklist

1. Submit the International Student Admissions Application

   • The application must be submitted at least three months before the start of the semester in which the student wishes to enroll
   • Students transferring from another institution from within the United States must submit the application at least one month before the start of the semester in which the student wishes to enroll
   
   

2. Submit an official copy of High School/Secondary School academic transcripts

   • An English translation of the grades and grading scale is required. Translations may be accepted from an official equivalent translation company. Contact the LCC Registrar’s Office for a list of approved transcript evaluation companies.
   • If student attended a high school in the United States, an official copy of the high school transcript must be mailed to LCC or sent through an electronic exchange such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
   
   

3. English Proficiency Requirements: Submit evidence of English language proficiency

   • If English is not the primary language of the applicant’s country of origin, one of the English language requirement(s) listed below must be met:
     • Record of successful completion of high school (2.0 Cumulative GPA or higher) in which the language of instruction was English
     • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 70 internet-based (iBT)
     • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6 or higher
     • Duolingo English Test score of 100 or higher
     • EIKEN scores of Pre-1 and 1
     • Completion of Bridge’s Academic English Level 5
     • Completion of ELS Language Centers level 112
     • Completion of an Intensive English Program at an accredited four year university.
     • Pearson PTE Academic score of 48 or higher
   • Applicants who are unable to demonstrate English language proficiency by one of the means listed above may follow the appeal procedure as described below
   
   

4. Complete the Financial Support Form with all required proof of funds

   • If the student’s country of origin is paying for the student’s education, a letter from the country must be provided verifying that the student will be receiving a scholarship/funding prior to enrollment
   
   

5. Submit proof of health insurance

   • Provide a photocopy of your health insurance card
   • If the student does not currently have health insurance, the student will need to purchase and provide evidence of new coverage on or before arrival at LCC
   • Although we do not endorse certain insurance companies, the following list of companies have proven to be very reliable for students:
     • ISO Insurance
     • Compass Benefit Group
     • International Student Insurance
     • BETiNS
     • iNext International Insurance
   
   
6. Submit proof of negative TB test
   • Students entering LCC who are from countries listed in the World Health Organization’s most recent Global Tuberculosis Report as having a high TB burden must have a Tuberculosis 2 Step Test or QuantiFERON Blood Test completed in the U.S. or Canada
   
   
7. Transfer International Students (those who have previously attended another US college) must also
   • Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended
   • Submit the Transfer Request Form.

After the above requirements are met, the applicant will be considered for admission. If the applicant is accepted, an I-20 form will be issued.

I-20 Information:
The I-20 is a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status for those who wish to study in the U.S. The I-20 form must be taken to the American Embassy or Consulate when you apply for a Visa. More info can be found on the SEVIS website.

You may Scan and email or mail these items to:

Labette Community College International Office
200 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
United States of America

April Bolinger, Director of Advising
Email: aprilb@labette.edu 
Phone: (620) 820-1194
Fax: 620-421-8284