Financial Deposit Requirement

Over the past few years, Seattle Central Community College has experienced difficulties with applicants from certain countries who have either not had adequate finances to cover their expenses in the United States, or who have failed to report to the college after entering the United States as an F-1 student. In an effort to prevent similar problems from occurring, SCCC will require an advance deposit of US $4500.00 to ensure that applicants with sponsor's from these countries are financially prepared to study in the United States, and that applicants intend to enroll as international students. Following is a list of countries affected by this policy:

Acceptance materials (including an I-20 form) will not be issued until the deposit is received. Exception: students who are sponsored by a United States citizen or resident will not be required to make this deposit.

If a student who has paid the deposit is unable to obtain an F-1 student visa, s/he will be eligible to defer to a later quarter. Deferment can only occur once. If the student is still unable to obtain an F-1 visa, the original I-20 form, as well the original letter from the United States Embassy showing proof of the visa denial, must be mailed directly to SCCC in order to get a refund of the deposit. The student will then be refunded the deposit, minus any applicable bank charges. The application and processing fee ($50) is not refundable.

For more information about wire transfers of funds, contact International Education Programs at 206-587-3893 or iepsccc@sccd.ctc.edu.