International Students
Admission Requirements and Procedures for International Students
For purposes of admission, an international student is defined as a student who is not a United States citizen or does not have permanent residency status (Green Card), or who is or will be temporarily in the U.S. in a non-immigrant status.
International Admissions Deadlines
Due to the additional processing time needed for international applicants, applications for admission and all supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, evaluations of coursework, tests, and the Financial Guarantee Statement) must be submitted by the following dates for each semester:
Fall Admission: June 15
Spring Admission: October 15
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Post-Acceptance Information
Accepted student must complete the Financial Guarantee Statement (FGS) and return to the Office of Admissions. A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued once the applicant has been found admissible to the College and the FGS has been approved.
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The College is required by immigration authorities to carefully check the financial resources of each applicant prior to issuing the Form I-20. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants are aware of the cost of attending Young Harris and have the necessary support funds for the period of enrollment. The minimum amount of financial support for study Young Harris College for the 2019-2020 academic year is US $45,590. (This amount includes $29,368 for tuition and fees, $12,622 for living expenses, $3,000 for personal expenses, travel, etc., and $1,400 for health and medical expenses.)
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All items on the FGS must be answered accurately in order to avoid unnecessary delays in processing. The Office of Admissions must receive this document, along with proof of sufficient funds, according to the deadlines stated below.
All international students must have health insurance either with Young Harris College or through a provider that has been approved by the Director of Student Health Services.
All students born on or after January 1, 1957, must submit a completed Certificate of Immunization prior to class attendance. All international students admitted to the College will receive the required health forms by email in their acceptance packet. For information on immunization requirements, please click here.
Upon acceptance, paid deposit, and verification of financial ability, a Form I-20 will be issued to the student. An enrollment deposit of US $300 is required to reserve space in the residence hall and courses.
Scholarship Information
Contact Information
Kelley Bryson
International Admissions Counselor
Young Harris College
P.O. Box 116
Young Harris, GA 30582 USA
(706) 379-5222
Fax: (706) 379-3108
kmbryson@yhc.edu