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.

Application Information

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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Testing

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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Financial Aid for International Students

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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Housing Information

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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Athletic Eligibility for International Students

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

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Complete an international student interest form.

Complete the international student financial statement.

Click here to complete an International Student Application.

Click here for a map of campus.

Click here for fast facts about the college.

Click here for the college fact book.

Check out the International Student Association Web site for
additional resources and information for the international student!