Apply as an International Student

Apply and Scholarships


Steps to Apply (F-1 Visa Applicants Only)
  • $100 Application Fee (please complete form and scan/upload to online application form.)
  • Signed Affidavit of Support form.
  • An original bank letter or scholarship letter from the financial sponsor (bank letter or scholarship letter must be less than 6 months old at time of application.)
  • Copy of your passport ID and expiration page, or government issued photo ID.
  • Copy of all US Visas, I-94s, I-20s, DS-2019s, or other legal documents if you are currently in the US (Transfer or Change of Status applicants.)
  • Transfer Authorization Form completed by your current DSO/Advisor in a US School (Transfer Applicants only.)
Steps to Apply (F-1 Visa Applicants Only)
  • $100 Application Fee (please complete form and scan/upload to online application form.)
  • Signed Affidavit of Support form.
  • An original bank letter or scholarship letter from the financial sponsor (bank letter or scholarship letter must be less than 6 months old at time of application.)
  • Copy of your passport ID and expiration page, or government issued photo ID.
  • Copy of all US Visas, I-94s, I-20s, DS-2019s, or other legal documents if you are currently in the US (Transfer or Change of Status applicants.)
  • Official copies of transcripts from all high schools/colleges attended inside and outside the US, with certified English translation (if necessary). Foreign transcripts may be uploaded to the online application. US transcripts must be sent directly to the International Student Center.
  • Personal letter from you explaining what you want to study at Mission College and your educational goals.
  • Transfer Authorization Form completed by your current DSO/Advisor in a US School (Transfer Applicants only.)
Steps to Apply (F-1 Visa Applicants Only)
  • $100 Application Fee (please complete form and scan/upload to online application form.)
  • Signed Affidavit of Support form.
  • An original bank letter or scholarship letter from the financial sponsor (bank letter or scholarship letter must be less than 6 months old at time of application.)
  • Copy of your passport ID and expiration page, or government issued photo ID.
  • Copy of all US Visas, I-94s, I-20s, DS-2019s, or other legal documents if you are currently in the US (Transfer or Change of Status applicants.)
  • Official copies of transcripts from all high schools/colleges attended inside and outside the US, with certified English translation (if necessary). Foreign transcripts may be uploaded to the online application. US transcripts must be sent directly to the International Student Center.
  • Personal letter from you explaining what you want to study at Mission College and your educational goals.
  • Proof of English Proficiency.
  • Transfer Authorization Form completed by your current DSO/Advisor in a US School (Transfer Applicants only.)

Female student laughs and drums on a djembe held by an instructor in traditional African clothing. They are seated outside at an event on campus for International Day.

F1 Application to Registration Process

After you complete your International Student Application, it will be reviewed and processed within 10 business days. There are several steps to processing your application.

F-1 Apply

Apply With Printed Application

Mail your paper application to the following address.

Mission College
International Student Center
Student Engagement Center 111
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, California 95054-1897, USA

Download Mission College Application Packet (PDF)