International Student Services

The dollar figures below include the approximate costs of one academic year of study (two semesters, 9 months) at Galveston College.  Tuition and fee costs are estimated for enrollment in 12 semester credit hours each semester.

 

FALL & SPRING 9 MONTH ESTIMATED COST

 

ADDITIONAL FEES

International Students must be able to financially support themselves throughout their enrollment.  The Confirmation of Financial Support and Sponsor Statement forms are included in the application packet. 

The following is required sponsor documentation for financial support:

 

 

 

Students who are supporting their own financial obligations are required to submit a Letter from the Bank showing the balance of the full two-year cost of $29,200 (+additional family member cost that applies). Please review the requirements above for information needed on the Letter from the Bank. 

Students who are receiving an athletic scholarship are required to show proof of financial resources for all tuition/fees not covered by the scholarship.  A copy of the Scholarship Contract must be submitted along with the Confirmation of Financial Support. 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the only exam accepted to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirements.  For information on where the TOEFL test is being offered in your area, exam dates, and score reporting, visit the TOEFL website.  

Our institution code for the TOEFL is 6255.  This code ensures that the scores will be sent directly to Galveston College.  Your test fee includes 4 free official TOEFL reports, so make sure to submit our code when registering for the TOEFL.  If you request the scores to be sent after testing, there will be additional charges.

Scores received directly from the TOEFL testing site are considered official or must be submitted with your Application Packet in a sealed envelope from the TOEFL testing center.  

Note: Downloaded PDF Scores Reports will not be accepted as official. 

 

Minimum Scores for Admission

 

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Exemptions

Students whose native language is English are exempt from the TOEFL exam. The following countries/regions have been determined by Galveston College to be exempt from the TOEFL exam:

Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, the British Isles, Cameroon, English-speaking Canadian provinces, the Cayman Islands, the Fiji Island, Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tobago, Trinidad, United Kingdom, the Virgin Islands, the West Indies, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Official transcripts or certified transcripts are required to be submitted as well as an official evaluation from one of our approved agencies  for schooling outside the U.S. (See Evaluation of Transcripts)

Requirements For Transcripts Outside The U.S.

We require all an official transcript or certified copy from all colleges that you have attended.  If you have not earned an associate degree or higher, then an official high school transcript is also required.

Requirements For Transcripts within the U.S.

Have official transcripts sent directly from the institution.

We accept official transcripts via:

• From an approved electronic transcript system such as TREx, Parchment, Escript/Credentials, National Clearinghouse, etc.
• Hand Carried by the student in a Sealed Envelope from the institution
• Mailed directly from the institution to:

Galveston College
Office of Admissions & Records
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, Texas 77550

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of our approved agencies, we accept an evaluation from any member of NACES (www.naces.org).  The only waiver or exception for submitting an evaluation of transcript is for High School transcripts from Canada except for Quebec Province.

 

GC requires only a General Document-by-Document Evaluation, we are looking for the U.S. equivalency of your credential and verification of the authenticity of your documents.   Your evaluation must be sent directly to GC from the agency or in a sealed envelope from the agency if delivered with your application packet.

 

Recommended Foreign Credential Agencies

World Evaluation Services, Inc.

Global Credential Evaluations

For Countries that do not re-issue official transcripts, the original is required to be submitted in person.  Copies of originals will not be accepted unless they are certified copies.

Students are responsible for making their arrangements for any transportation from arrival and throughout their schooling at GC. Campus Housing is available for all students.  Visit the Campus Housing page for general information and the application process.  Please note that acceptance to GC does not guarantee acceptance to Campus Housing.