New International Student

How to Apply

Step 1: International Student Application

• Download and print application. Your application must be completed, signed and returned along with all required/requested information.
• Mail all original documents to: Northwest Vista College, International Student Services, Desert Willow Welcome Center Rm 202, 3535 N. Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251

Step 2: Apply to Northwest Vista College

• Apply to Northwest Vista College online at https://goapplytexas.org/.
• Click here for instructions on how to apply online.

Step 3: Financial Documentation

• Complete the financial information in the International Student Application.
• Provide a letter from your bank stating you have the equivalent of $25,000.00 U.S. dollars.
  • The letter must be dated within 60 days and must be in English.
  • Make sure to complete on the International Student Application, the Financial Resource Requirements.
   
If you are bringing your spouse or children, you will be required to prove an additional $5,000.00 per dependent.
• Make sure to complete on the International Student Application, Dependent Form.
• A copy of dependent’s Passport will also be required.
 

Step 4: Official Academic Records (high school and/or college)

• All students will need to submit a transcript of the last school attended.
• If the high school or college is not a U.S. school, then transcript must be translated and evaluated.
• Translation and Evaluation companies may be found at http://www.naces.org/members.html
• Northwest Vista College will only accept translated and evaluated copies from the above mentioned web site. 
• All transcripts received must be in their original envelope and sealed, no open documents will be accepted.

Step 5: English Proficiency – TOEFL or IELTS Score

• TOEFL exam score.
  • 500 Paper-Based Test
  • 173 Computer-Based Test
  • 61 Internet-Based Testing
   
• IELTS exam score.
  • 5.5 on the exam.
   
• Make sure to request the test company send an official copy of the exam results. An official copy is a copy sealed in an envelope.

Step 6: Photo

• Send a Passport size photo with your International Student Application

Step 7: Statement of Understanding

• Sign and date the Statement of Understanding on your International Student Application

Step 8: Processing Fee

• $100.00 U.S. Dollars (Non-Refundable)
• Two Options for submitting $100 Processing fee:
  • Send a Cashier Check or Money Order with your application
  • Pay by Credit Card 
    • If you pay by Credit Card, please forward your payment receipt to nvc-international@alamo.edu 

DEADLINES

All documents must be received before the posted deadline.  Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. 

Application deadline for a New Student Seeking an F-1 Visa is:

• Fall Semester is May 15
• Spring Semester is October 1

  Application deadlines for a transfer student, with college credits, and a current F1 visa: 

• Fall semester is June 15
  
• Spring semester is November 1

    Students with an active F-1 visa and non-college credits (ex. ESL) deadline:

• Fall semester is May 15
  
• Spring semester is October 1

   NVC does not admit international students for the summer semester.