Catalog 2010 - Naugatuck Valley Community College - Connecticut ...

Admissions informAtion
forms and documentation needed for form i-20
International students who are in F-1 visa status, or who need
F-1 visa status, must work with the international student advisor
to obtain the Form I-20. In order to receive the Form I-20,
international students must prove that they have the funds
available to pay for the first year of tuition and living expenses.
To apply for the I-20, students must submit the forms and
documentation listed below.
1. International Student information sheet.
2. Certification of Finances: This form contains a summary
of the student’s financial resources and ability to pay for
tuition, fees, and living expenses.
3. Promise of Cash Support signed by the sponsor and notarized:
This form states that the sponsor will assume some
or all responsibility for the student’s expenses during his/
her stay in the U.S. The form must be supplemented by
bank documentation proving availability of the promised
funds.
4. Promise of Free Room and Board: This form is necessary if
a local sponsor is providing the student's housing and food.
5. Copy of passport identity pages.
6. Students who are already in the U.S. should provide copies of
the I-94 and visa stamp. Students applying from outside the
U.S. will need to bring these documents to the international
student advisor upon arrival.
The Form I-20 will not be issued until all of the above items
have been received and the applicant has been admitted. Students
will then be advised on how to pay the $200 SEVIS fee
required by the Department of Homeland Security. Please
contact the International Student Advisor with any questions
or concerns: (203) 575-8010.
Housing
There are no dormitories on campus. International students
must arrange for their own housing.
transportation
NVCC is a commuter college and students are expected to
make arrangements for transportation to and from the college.
Public transportation is limited in this area and international
students may not be immediately eligible for a Connecticut
driver's license.
Estimated tuition, fees and living Expenses for 2010-2011
Tuition and fees* 9,560
(Based on 12 credits per term)
Books and supplies 1,200
Room and board 10,500
Transportation 540
Personal expenses 1,425
Health insurance (optional) 575
total: $23,800
* Subject to change.
out-of-state fees
The above is only an estimate. Many students take 15-18 credits
each term to complete their degrees sooner. International
students with families need to add $1500 per dependent accompanying
them.
All holders of temporary visas (e.g. F, J, and H) will be charged
the out-of-state tuition rate, unless and until they present evidence
of an approved or pending change to permanent residency, as
well as evidence that establishes Connecticut residency in accordance
with state law.
transferring in for international students
If you are transferring to Naugatuck Valley from another school
in the United States you must follow these steps:
1. Provide a copy of your current I-20
2. Notify the DSO (Designated School Official) at your
current school that you plan to transfer to NVCC and
ask him/her to:
a. Enter into the SEVIS information system your
"intent to transfer."
b. Enter into SEVIS a “transfer release date.”
c. Complete the bottom portion of the Transfer
Verification Form (available from the NVCC
International Student Advisor).
non-dEgrEE studEnts
Students who are interested in enrolling in individual credit courses,
but who are not interested in pursuing a degree or certificate
program, may elect to enroll as a non-degree seeking student.
Non-degree students complete an Application Form at the time of
registration and pay the one-time $20.00 Application Fee. In some
cases, non-degree students may be required to take academic skills
assessment tests in English or mathematics and/or provide proof
that prerequisites for specific courses have been met. Non-degree
students are not eligible for financial aid but may take advantage
of the Connecticut Tuition Payment Plan.
undErAgE studEnts
All students under the age of 18 must complete the following
prior to registering for classes: application and fee, Secondary
Education Validation Form and the ACCUPLACER® Assessment
Test before their interview with the Director of Admissions. The
interview is mandatory. Students who will be turning 18 years
of age during their year of graduation from high school do not
need to complete the Secondary Education form or meet with
the Director. At Naugatuck Valley Community College, Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rights belong to the
student, regardless of age. A “student” is a person who attends
an educational institution that maintains educational records or
personally identifiable information. Parents of community college
students do not have a right to access their children’s student
records. In accordance with this regulation, students’ college
records will be released to parents only with the observed written
consent of the student.
sEnior citizEns
The application fee and all general fees are waived for any Connecticut
resident 62 years of age or older who has been accepted
for admission. Tuition is waived for Connecticut residents 62 years
of age or over on a space available basis. Special fees other than
the application fee must still be paid.
VEtErAns
In addition to completing the basic application procedures, veterans
should contact the Veterans' Affairs Office at the College prior
to registering for classes. Once registered, the Veterans' Affairs
Office will certify enrollment to the Veterans' Administration. To
expedite the process of applying for benefits, the veteran should
bring a DD214 (separation papers).
According to the Dependent Educational Assistance Act,
wives and children of totally disabled veterans, widows and
children of deceased veterans, and 100 percent totally disabled
veterans are eligible to receive educational assistance while attending
school. To expedite the process of applying for benefits,
supporting documentation such as a marriage or birth certificate
should be brought to the Veterans' Affairs Office. Veterans who
served on active duty during specific periods of conflict may be
eligible for tuition waivers. For more information, call Veterans'
Affairs.
NVCC Office of Veteran Afairs offers a Veterans' Room where
they can meet, network, and share experiences. The Veterans'
Oasis is located in S411.
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