International Students

Inver Hills Community College is a great option for international (F-1) students. As a member of Minnesota State, Inver Hills provides an affordable option for an exceptional education. Our diverse student body and active campus has multiple options to choose from regarding educational programs, learning options, extracurricular involvement, and personal development.

• F-1 FAQs, frequently asked questions

NOTE: If you are interested in applying to Inver Hills Community College as an F-1 student, please know:

1. Inver Hills does not admit F-1 students for any summer semesters
2. Applicants must follow the F-1 admissions process; do not submit an online application or follow the traditional application process.

Application Steps

Step 1: Get started, complete an online application
Step 2: Submit your supplemental application documents
Step 3: Receiving your initial I-20 (after an admissions decision)
Step 4: Apply for F-1 student visa; skip if you already have one (student completes this step)
Step 5: Complete Inver Hills Community College enrollment process

Change of Status Information

Looking to apply for a change of status to an F-1 visa? Please read these resources to help you better understand the change of status application process.

• Change of Status Information
• Information for B-1/B-2 visitor visa holders

NOTE: Current B visa (visitor) holders can apply for change of status while currently in the USA, but are NOT eligible to enroll in college courses with a B visa and must wait if/when their change of status to F-1 is approved. Due to current processing time of B to F-1 change of status requests, it is highly recommended that B visa holders leave the USA and apply for an F-1 visa through an embassy in their home country.

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