International Student Defined:

A foreign student who wishes to attend LSCC while in the United States.

International students must meet the following admissions requirements: 

Requirements: 

• Present a minimum score of 500 (173 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  The TOEFL score may be waived for students from the following countries:  Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada (verify from transcript), England, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Scotland, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Belize, Dominica, Malawi, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Nevis, Nigeria, Tanzania, the Gambia, Tobago, Trinidad, and Virgin Islands. All other waivers must be submitted to the Chancellor for approval and substantial documentation.

• Satisfy the requirements for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and complete forms necessary for attendance at Lawson State Community College.

• Present an F-1 Visa from another institution (for full-time status)..

• Purchase  and  maintain  medical insurance  coverage equivalent to  $50,000 in U.S. currency per  injury or illness, including repatriation.  (Premiums to be paid in the Business Affairs Office at registration).

• Provide notarized medical report from a physician attesting to good health of the international applicant.

• Provide an F-2 Visa and meet admissions requirements. (All documentation must be translated into English).

• Provide an F-1 Visa for transient status.  The transient status will only be in effect for one semester under the following conditions:

• The Visa MUST be presented in advance (before enrollment).

• A letter must be received from the institution recommending and approving specific courses.

• F1 Visa holders are required to be enrolled full-time (12 semester hours) and should be progressing satisfactorily toward a degree.

• Tuition for international students is two (2) times that of residents of the state of Alabama.

• Lawson State Community College does not provide on campus residential housing; therefore, all international applicants must secure private housing.

• The Dean of Students will make the final decision for acceptance of international students, who have met the preceding conditions. 

• Applicants are responsible for all consulting costs incurred in processing immigration forms.

• Applicants MUST take the COMPASS exam before being admitted to Lawson State and register for the appropriate

• English and reading courses  during  the   first  semester  and each successive semester until all  requirements are met.