The first year fees and expenses total $19,966. This figure is an estimate and is subject to change. The affidavit should indicate that the sponsor has at least this amount available. Additional funds are required if the student plans to bring a spouse or dependent into the country.

5. Submit a tuberculosis immunization certificate from a licensed physician or other qualified medical authority.

6. Submit a copy of the I-20 or I-94 form, if applicable.

7. Take the internal placement tests, including ESL testing, upon completion of the previous 6 requirements.

8. Purchase health insurance through the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. The student will not be allowed to register for classes until the insurance has been purchased even if the student has some other form of coverage.

Other Degree-Seeking International Students

Students holding visas besides F or M, and permanent residents of the United States, must complete the following steps for admission.

1. Submit a completed application form with a $10.00 non-refundable application fee.

2. Submit official copies of academic records from secondary schools and higher education institutions, showing graduation dates or completion dates if applicable. Transcripts or records which are not in English should be accompanied by certified or notarized translations. In addition, students wishing to receive transfer credit for courses taken outside the United States may be required to submit course descriptions, or have their educational credentials assessed by an evaluation service.

3. Submit a photocopy of both sides of the permanent resident card (also know as the Form 1-551 or "green card"), visa, or other immigration authorization. A PASSPORT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE IMMIGRATION AUTHORIZATION.

4. Take the internal English placement tests given by the Counseling and Testing Center. Students who wish to take classes other than ESL must have taken the TOEFL and scored a minimum of 500, or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL, or scored a minimum of 72 on the MELAB in order to enroll in classes other than ESL. LANGUAGE TESTING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS WHOSE NATIVE TONGUE IS ENGLISH.

5. Take required placement tests.

Admission of a Special Student

A special student is one who has not met the credential requirements for admission as a regular degree student and is not officially working toward a degree.

Auditor

Persons who are not enrolled for credit courses may register to audit courses with the approval of the Director Records and Registration upon the recommendation of the division chairperson. They will be required to complete an application and submit a $10.00 application fee. Fees for audits will be assessed on the same basis as fees for credit courses. Auditors are not required to prepare lessons or papers, or take examinations. They do not receive a grade. They are not required to take part in class discussions or laboratory or field work.

Senior Citizens

Persons 60 years of age and over who are residents of Tennessee may audit classes at no maintenance charge, providing there is space available and sufficient fee enrollment after official registration is completed. Special or lab fees may be charged where required. Senior citizens will be required to submit an application for admission to the College, but are not required to pay the $10.00 application fee. Persons 65 years of age and over who are domiciled in Tennessee may take classes for credit at a reduced fee of 50% per credit hour with a maximum fee of $75.00 providing there is space available and sufficient fee enrollment. All admissions requirements must be met and the $10.00 application fee will be charged. Senior citizens must verify their birth date, either with their driver's license or birth certificate.

Special Undergraduates

A graduate of an accredited college or university (or one who has more than 64 semester hours from another institution) who desires to take only a limited number of courses and who indicates that he/ she is not presently working toward a degree at Volunteer State Community College may be admitted as a special undergraduate, subject to the following provisions:

1. Students must submit an application for admission and a $10.00 application fee.

2. Students must have the college or university from which they graduated send to the Office of Admissions a statement giving the name of the degree that was earned and the date it was earned (or a statementof class standing if a degree has not been earned.)

3. Special undergraduate students who have not previously completed a math or English course at the college level with a grade of “C” or better will be required to take the placement test when registering for a math or English course.