International students at DACC 

Students from all origins are welcome to study at Danville Area Community College. We are authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. An international student is not a U.S. citizen.

To be admitted to DACC as an international student, the following steps must be completed:

1. Complete the equivalent of a high school (secondary) education which normally means the completion of twelve(12) years of schooling and the applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
2. Have a mastery of the English language with a score of 500 or better on the TOEFL test;
3. Complete a Preliminary Application for International Students;
4. Provide official transcripts covering all school work (high school and college) completed with English translations;
5. Provide an affidavit stipulating that adequate finances are available while studying in the United States. (See Tuition & Living Expenses Below)

International Student Information:

• International students must carry a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester. Since no scholarships are available to international students, it is essential that students from outside the United States have sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in this country.
• International students are accepted on the basis of available space in the various educational programs. Consideration is also given to selecting a diversified international student population to enhance the enrollment of citizens from numerous countries.
• Enrollment into courses will be determined by placement assessment scores and personal evaluations (if needed). Students deficient in English language skills must be enrolled in English as a Second Language classes.
• DACC does not have student housing. However, apartments and other housing are available in the Danville Area. See Student Life for more information.

Tuition & Living Expenses:

Currently, the International Student tuition rate is $200.00 per credit hour. Starting with the Summer 2005 semester it will change to $150 per credit hour. (This tuition rate is subject to change.) Students are also responsible for course fees (if applicable), textbooks, supplies, and personal living expenses. See below for a cost estimation for an academic year of 12 months:

Tuition & Fees (30 hours as of Summer 2005)	$4,500.00
Textbooks & Supplies	$700.00
Room & Board, Utilities ($300 per mo.)	$3,600.00
Personal Expenses ($175 per mo.)	$2,100.00
TOTAL	$10,900.00

* Please note the living costs are based upon a twelve (12) month academic year.