Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

• Certification of Finances (COF) form: evidence of possessing financial resources to complete the
academic program (minimum funds vary by program, contact the Office of Admissions for current
amounts);
• Original financial support documents (bank documents) showing proof of possession of adequate funds;
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): applicants for whom English is not a native language must
submit an official copy of their TOEFL score. Testing information may be obtained at www.toefl.org or by
writing to TOEFL, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08504. For all degree programs, the minimum required TOEFL
score is 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), or 61 (internet based);
• Proof of health insurance: a valid and unexpired policy which provides coverage in the United States;
• A copy of a valid passport, including name, date of birth, passport number, expiration date, photo, and
signature.
Please submit all supporting documentation, preferably six months prior to expected enrollment and no later
than sixty (60) days prior to the start of the term.
All foreign academic transcripts are to be evaluated by World Educational Services (WES), with an original of the
evaluation and copy of transcripts forwarded directly to the Office of Admission.
The Office of Admissions will evaluate the application materials, and if accepted, will issue a Form I-20,
“Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status –For Academic and Language Students.” The
Form I-20 is necessary for applying for a nonimmigrant visa. Please allow for at least four weeks to apply for a
visa.
International students must comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS).
Financial Aid
Southern California University of Health Sciences assists students and their families as fully as possible to afford
their education. Financial aid is money awarded to supplement what a student’s family can provide. All students
admitted to a degree or certificate program may apply for financial aid. All student financial aid (institutional
and federal aid) is administered by and coordinated through the Financial Aid Office, located in OneStop
Enrollment Services, Building B. For assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office at (562) 947-8755 ext. 766 or visit
www.SCU.edu/financial-aid/.
Federal Financial Aid
U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens (see https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/glossary) are required to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year they seek financial aid (direct loan, federal workstudy,
and/or grants). The information provided is used to create an analysis of each student’s financial ability to
contribute toward his or her educational costs. Students may complete the FAFSA application at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. The SCU FAFSA code is 001229. The Financial Aid Office may require forms in addition the
FAFSA. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance in determining the appropriate financial aid forms.
While there is no deadline to apply for financial aid, and students are allowed to apply throughout the academic
year, resources are limited and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Students are encouraged to apply
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