International Student I-20 Application

This is the online form for applying for an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. To attend as an international student, you must obtain an F-1 visa (to earn a degree). A Form I-20 is the immigration document required to apply for these visa types.

Make sure that you have all required documents ready to upload. See the full list. Partial completion will not allow the form to submit.

For questions related to this application, email the PPSC International Office, international@pikespeak.edu.

Full program information is available on the International Students webpage.

Transfer Credits

Do you wish to transfer credits from another college to PPSC? Required

Student Biographical Information

S# Required

Personal Email Address Required

Last Name (Surname) Required

First Name Required

Middle Name

Date of Birth Required

Age Required

SexRequired

Female Male

Country of Birth Required

City of Birth Required

Country of Citizenship Required

Country of Legal Residency Required

Permanent International Address

Required - cannot be US

Address Required

Address

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Country Required

Phone (include country code)

Local US Address (if applicable)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Local US Phone Number

Intended Program Information

Note: AES, Bachelor, Certificate, and ESL programs are currently not eligible for F-1 visa applicants at PPSC. Please contact our office for more details.

Semester & Year You Are Applying For Required

Intended Program Type Required

Program of Study/Major(s) Required

Immigration Record Information

Are you currently residing in the US on a non-immigrant visa?Required

Yes No

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact 1

If possible, this person should be able to speak English and relay information to your family.

Name Required

Phone Number Required

Email Address Required

Relationship to Student Required

Emergency Contact 2

Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Relationship to Student

Application Items

Copy of Passport Information Page Required

Academic Records

High School Name

High School Location (address, city, country)

College Name (if applicable)

Program of Study/Major (if applicable)

Degree or Certificate Achieved

Transcript or other record of courses taken (diploma, high school equivalency exam, etc.) Required

Additional transcript or other record of courses taken (diploma, high school equivalency exam, etc.)

Certified English translation, if the documents are not in English

Will you bring a dependent?Required

Yes No

Dependent Information

Relationship to Student	Surname	Given Name	Middle Name(s)	Date of Birth	City & Country of Birth	Country of Citizenship	Country of Legal Residency	Copy of Passport
DepRelationship to Student	Last Name (Surname)	Given Name	Middle Name(s)	Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)	City and Country of Birth	Country of Citizenship	Country of Legal Permanent Residency	Upload a passport copy delete this row add a row after this one

Important: Submit a passport copy for each dependent. If a dependent does not have a passport yet, print the name exactly as it will appear on the passport, and send a copy of the passport once it is received. Inconsistency in the way names are shown on official documents may result in visa denial or inability to obtain a driver's license. Note: additional funds must be documented for each dependent. See the Financial Documentation section below for more details.

Course Placement Testing

All international students must take Math and English placement tests. Follow the instructions in this handout to complete the testing required for your major.

Math results Required

English results Required

Are you from Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, or United Kingdom?Required

Yes No

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Provide one of the following:

Duolingo English Test: Minimum Score of 110
TOEFL (IBT): Minimum Score of 80 (Note: PPSC’s institution code for TOEFL is 4291)
IELTS: Minimum Score of 6.5
TOEIC: Minimum Score of 750
Proof of successful completion of an intensive English as a Second Language program
Proof of passing (grade "C" or better) a college-level English course in the U.S.
Transcript from an accredited US institution showing completion of at least 12 credit hours (not ESL program) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Proof of Coursework Completion with following credentials:
- Gambia - WAEC/WASSC (Grade of C4 or higher on the English Exam)
- UK and UK-style schools: Cambridge GCSE/IGCSE/O-Levels: Grade of C or higher on the English exam (old/letter grading scale) or 4 or higher on the English exam (new/numerical grading scale)
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: Grade of B- or higher on the English exam
- South Africa: National Senior Certificate: Grade of 60% or higher on the English Home Language exam or National Benchmark Test: Grade of 69 or higher on the English-version Academic Literacy portion

Attention: Pikes Peak State is not issuing I-20's for the ESL program at this time. English proficiency scores must meet the requirement for degree courses without supplemental ESL courses. However, ESL courses can be taken in addition to the degree program as long as all requirements of the F-1 visa are met. Please contact your Pikes Peak State international representative for more information.

Upload proof of English Language Proficiency

Financial Documentation

U.S. funds required for at least one academic year

Student living independently

$40,744 for tuition and fees, housing/living expenses, and books

Housing sponsored student

$31,681 for tuition and fees, living expenses, and books

Additional funds for dependents

$5,000 for a spouse, and $5,000 for each child

Health insurance

$900 (not required but highly recommended)

*These amounts are estimates, and your actual expenses may be higher or lower. We encourage you to research housing options early in the admission process to get an accurate understanding of current living costs.

Financial documents will only be considered official if they:

Are original documents
If the document is not in English, the original document must be submitted with the official translation
Include the account holder's name
Are printed on professional letterhead stationery and contain the bank’s official stamp or seal
Show the type of account (e.g., checking). It must be a liquid asset that can be easily withdrawn.
State the type of currency and the specific amount that is currently available in the account or state the amount of funds on deposit
Are dated within 6 months of your visa interview, or within 6 months of your I-20 being issued if you already have a visa.
Are accompanied by each sponsor’s affidavit of support if documented funds are not in the student’s name
The combination of all funds (personal and/or sponsors) must be equal to or greater than the funds required for one academic year at PPSC

PPSC will not accept the following documents as proof of financial support:

Wage statements
Retirement funds
Investment accounts
Copy-and-pasted screenshot of bank statements
Any non-liquidated sources of funds

Will you be using personal funds to fund your studies?Required

Yes No

Do you have a financial sponsor?Required

Yes No

Do you have a housing sponsor?Required

Yes No

Are you a transfer student (already attending a U.S. college on an F-1 visa)?Required

Yes No

Application Confirmation

By submitting and signing this application, I agree to the following:

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information I have given on this form is correct and can be verified. I have not withheld any information that would affect my I-20 application.
I understand that only complete applications will be considered. I understand that applications are due before the deadline posted on the International Students webpage.
I understand that completion of this application does not guarantee issuance of an I-20.
If I do not pay all tuition and fees on time, my classes may be cancelled, and my visa status will be terminated. If this happens, I must leave the U.S. immediately.
If my sponsor can no longer sponsor me financially, I am required to self-pay to remain enrolled.
Students in F-1 status may not become a financial burden to the U.S. or its institutions.
I will need to provide new financial documents if:
- I must update my application to a later semester
- Extra time is needed on my I-20 for me to complete my current program of study
- If I pursue another program of study (example: ESL to Associates)
I authorize PPSC to release my I-20 documents to the issuing authorities for verification (for example, verify a bank statement with the issuing bank).
I can be expelled from the college for providing false information on my application or related materials.

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International Student I-20 Application

Transfer Credits

Student Biographical Information

Permanent International Address

Local US Address (if applicable)

Intended Program Information

Immigration Record Information

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact 1

Emergency Contact 2

Application Items

Academic Records

Dependent Information

Course Placement Testing

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Financial Documentation

For Transfer Students Only

Application Confirmation