International Admissions

Q. How long will it take to get an I-20?
A. First, apply to an SEVP-approved school in the United States, such as Broward College. After the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrollment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.

Broward College will issue you a Form I-20. After you receive the Form I-20 and register in SEVIS, you may apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a student (F or M) visa.The time period depends on how quickly we receive the official document.

Q. What is an Financial Affidavit of Support?
A. A Financial Affidavit of Support  is This online Dynamic Form is used by international student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) to provide proof of financial support for their studies at Broward College. Applicants will state if they have a financial sponsor(s) or if they are using personal funds. Applicants who have more than one source of financial sponsorship will need to submit a Financial Affidavit of Support for each sponsor. The sponsor’s bank statement or letter MUST be attached to the Financial Affidavit.

The minimum required resources per academic year are estimated to be: ​

• Associate’s Degree (freshman and sophomore level classes) – $22,500 (USD)
• Associate in Science in Professional Pilot Technology – $50,000 (USD)
• Bachelor’s Degree (junior and senior level classes) – $27,500 (USD)
• Language Training program – $22,500 (USD)

An Affidavit of Support for Living Expenses is a OPTIONAL form and used by international student applicants living with a relative or family friend in South Florida. The person signing the form will be responsible for all living expenses (i.e. housing, transportation, food, etc.). When using this form, the sponsor providing the Financial Affidavit of Support can deduct the following amounts from the total funds required: (1) $12,500 (USD) for the student and (2) $7,000 (USD) for each dependent, if applicable.

Q. What is an F-1 visa and how can I get one?
A. There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

• A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.
• You must have a student visa to study in the United States.
• Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend determine whether you need an F visa or an M visa.
• The F-1 visa is a visa type for degree-seeking International students in academic institutions.
• With this specific visa, International students are allowed to study full time in a degree or a language training program at academic institutions in the United States.

1. The first step is to apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States such as Broward College.
2. After the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrollment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
3. Broward College will issue you a Form I-20. After you receive the Form I-20 and register in SEVIS, you may apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a student (F or M) visa.
4. You must present the Form I-20 to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview.

Q. Do I have to have my international transcripts translated and/or evaluated?
A.  International students who attended colleges/universities outside of the United States, the transcripts must be translated to English by an American Translators Association (ATA) certified translator, if they are not already in English.If the student would like to potentially receive transfer university credit from that school to Broward College, then a commercial evaluation of the transcript from a current certified member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) will be required. Students can visit the NACES website for the list of the current certified members (https://www.naces.org/members). The evaluation must be course by course with upper-division courses identified and the grade point average (GPA) listed.

BC Website for reference: https://www.broward.edu/international/students/foreign-university-transcripts.html

For the admissions process, copies of the official university transcript, and the ATA English translation of the official transcript commercial evaluation must be attached to the supplemental application. Official copies of the university transcript will also need to be sent directly to the Registrar’s Office at:

Broward College Registrar’s Office
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332

International students must show the original documents to ISSO in person before they can register for classes.

If the high school and/or college/university is an international school with U.S. accreditation, only an official transcript sent directly from the school to the Registrar’s Office is required.

Q. Where can I find current F-1 or M-1 status students’ information?
A. The International Student Services Office (ISSO) keeps records of all international students at Broward College and they will have the record when a student is keeping his/her F1 status.

To contact your Designated School Officials (DSO)/International Student Success Coach at ISSO, please use:

Email: ISSO@broward.edu

QLESS: Monday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (ET)

ORWebsite: www.broward.edu/isso

Q. What is the contact information for the International Admissions Office?
A. In order to be serviced by the International Student Services Offices (i.e.: Admissions Office), you must meet very specific criteria. You must have one of these: F1 visa, M1 visa, B2 via or be applying for an 1-20 Form.

Noted exception: If you have an F1 visa but are a transient/guest/visiting student, you will be serviced by the traditional Admissions Office. All other student types should contact the traditional Admissions Office for assistance.International Student Services Office (ISSO)

Broward College – Central Campus 
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Building 27
Davie, FL 33314
CLICK HERE for campus maps and directions

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
QLESS Hours:
Monday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Q. What are the steps for an international student to apply for admission? Is there a deadline?
A. Detailed steps and deadlines for International Admission are available at www.broward.edu/international/students.