Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Maricopa County Community College District Common Policies | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 3 9 Pending Governing Board Approval, 8/27/19. For the most current information regarding common policies, log on to https://district.maricopa.edu/stewardship/maricopa-governance/common-pages/student-regulations the college may accept other proof of English language proficiency for admission purposes, such as the ASSET, ACCUPLACER, COMPASS or CELSA tests. B. Admission to an Intensive English Program Applicants for admission to an Intensive English Program are advised to check with individual colleges for their respective admission requirements. Applicants must provide evidence of at least an intermediate command of English by way of one or more of the following criteria: i. At least six years of English language instruction as shown by the applicant's school transcript(s); ii. A minimum TOEFL score of 400 (on the paper-based TOEFL) or 23 (on the internet-based test); iii. An original letter of recommendation from a teacher, school principal or headmaster/ headmistress, or the director of an English language institute attesting to the applicant's proficiency at the intermediate level; iv. Other credentials, test scores, interview results, or evidence accepted by the coordinator of an intensive English program or the college's responsible designee. Students admitted to an Intensive English Program will not be allowed to enroll in courses outside those officially designated as part of the program unless and until they have met all of the prerequisites or other course requirements. v. Foreign students under certain types of visas may need special permission to enroll and should contact the appropriate college official. C. Financial Support Evidence of financial support will be required prior to issuance of the I-20 form. The colleges have no scholarship or financial aid provisions for foreign students; therefore, students must be fully prepared to meet the necessary financial obligations for the full time they will be in the United States. The colleges estimate a student's average expenses for 10 months to be: Average Student Expenses for 10 Months Tuition and Fees $8,010 (1) Living Expenses $10,140 (2) Books $800 (3) Health Insurance $1400 (4) Total $20,350 (5) D. Dependent Financial Guarantee Evidence of financial support for dependents of F-1 and M-1 students (spouse and dependent children) is also required: $5,000 for the first dependent and $2,500 for each additional dependent. E. Health Insurance All F-1 and M-1 students who have an I-20 issued by one of the Maricopa Community Colleges are required to purchase the Maricopa Community Colleges' international student health insurance plan. Health insurance coverage for dependents of F-1 and M-1 students is highly recommended. The Maricopa Community Colleges contracts with an insurance provider annually to offer a health insurance plan for F-1 and M-1 students. For more information contact the college Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services or designated international student office. Footnotes: (1) Based on 2016-2017 tuition and fee schedule. (2) Based on estimated living expenses for two (2) semesters (10 months). (3) Based on average new and used textbook prices and Rental Rates. Assumes books are sold at the end of the semester.