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International students are important members of the Morningside College Family. We greatly appreciate the many ways in which international students enrich our college community. Students who have lived abroad add richness to the campus, bringing with them backgrounds and experiences of other cultures.
Students who are considered "international" for admission and financial aid purposes are defined as non-immigrants, meaning they do not have the intention to immigrate to the United States of America.
Students who have strong academic backgrounds, are fluent in English, and are searching for an excellent liberal arts education are encouraged to apply. We are fortunate to have scholarships for international students, although they are limited.
We are pleased that you want to apply to Morningside College.
We encourage you to apply online to ensure your application is processed quickly and correctly.
The College evaluates all applications based on the student's academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and recommendations from teachers and counselors. The fact that students are coming from a different background and environment is also a consideration in the decision process. We strive to admit students from all parts of the world.
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The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required for students who are studying at English-speaking colleges and universities and whose native language is other than English.
ACT or SAT scores may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL scores. A minimum paper TOEFL score of 500 (173 computer-based, 61 internet-based) is required for admittance.
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Qualified students should not hesitate to apply to Morningside College, regardless of their finances. Because of its commitment to a diverse student body, Morningside College provides financial assistance to international students. However, this assistance is limited and competitive. If admitted, international students are awarded financial aid according to the College's policies which determine a student's financial need.
International students are eligible for scholarships. The College awards scholarships during the admission process. The international students do not need to apply separately for these scholarships. Morningside College offers a limited number of $10,000 scholarships to qualified international students. Among other criteria, the student receiving this full amount must be a residential student on our campus.
In order to apply for financial aid, families of international students must fill out the Morningside College financial aid form and send that completed form to the Office of Admission, Morningside College, 1501 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106.
Before students are able to receive their immigration documents, they must prove that they have available funding to enroll at the College and must fill out an "Ability to Pay" form or "Certificate of Finances". These forms should include the financial aid award amount for those students with aid packages.
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The Office of Residence Life has compiled information that will assist you with the transition to life on campus. You will find important information about the various residence halls, belongings that you may bring to campus, and answers to other frequently-asked questions here.
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International students interested in attending Morningside College should consult the current catalog and the Office of Admissions for admission requirements. In addition, if an international student is interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics, he/she should contact the Athletic Department and/or the head coach for eligibility requirements. Beginning with the 2011 Fall Semester, all new student athletes must submit information to the NAIA Eligibility Center to be processed and certified.
All international students seeking admission and/or athletic eligibility must submit the information listed below:
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS:
1. Final, official high school transcript in original language.
2. Official, certified English translation of the final high school transcript. The translation should include conversion of grades into U.S. grade equivalencies on a 4.0 scale.
3. Proof of high school graduation.
TRANSFER STUDENTS:
1. Final, official high school and all college transcripts in original language.
2. Official, certified English translation of all final transcripts (high school and college). The translation should include conversion of all grades into U.S. grade equivalencies on a 4.0 scale. The translation of the college(s) transcript(s) should include conversion into U.S. credit equivalencies (semester hours), broken down by semester.
3. Proof of high school graduation.
4. Verification that each college attended is accredited.
All of the above information must be provided by the student. All costs incurred must be paid by the student.
This listing is provided for the convenience of the student. There may be other transcript evaluation agencies you may choose to contact. However, Morningside College will accept evaluations only from agencies that are current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
FOREIGN CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS AGENCIES
Education Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3470
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax: 414-289-3411
Email: eval@ece.org.
http://www.ece.org |
Educational International, Inc.
29 Denton Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: 781-235-7425
Fax: 781-235-6831
Email: edint@gis.net
http://www.educationinternational.org |
Educational Perspectives, nfp.
P.O. Box 618056
Chicago, IL 60661-8056
Phone: 312-421-9300
Fax: 312-421-9353
Email: info@edperspective.org
http://www.edperspective.org |
Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
601 University Avenue, Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: 916-921-0790
Fax: 916-921-0793
Email: edu@eres.com
http://www.eres.com |
Evaluation Service, Inc.
333 W. North Ave., #284
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 847-477-8569
Fax: 312-587-3068
Email: info@evaluationservice.net
http://evaluationservice.net |
Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 400
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Phone: 618-656-5291
Fax: 618-656-5292
Email: admin@facsusa.com
http://www.facsusa.com |
Foundation for International Services, Inc.
14926 35th Avenue West, Suite 210
Lynwood, WA 98087
Phone: 425-248-2255
Fax: 425-248-2262
Email: info@fis-web.com
http://www.fis-web.com |
International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
P.O. Box 8629
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: 215-222-8454. ext. 603
Fax: 215-349-0026
Email: icd@icdeval.com
http://icdeval.com |
International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
Phone: 310-258-9451
Fax: 310-342-7086
Email: information@ierf.org
http://www.ierf.org |
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
7101 S.W. 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: 305-273-1616
Fax: 305-273-1338
Email: info@jsilny.com
http://www.jsilny.com |
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-739-6100
Email: info@wes.org
http://www.wes.org |
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