International (F-1) Students

HFC welcomes international students to its campus community. Admission of international students on a F-1 Visa is governed by all applicable federal regulations.

As an F-1 student, you may be eligible for admission to an associate degree program or the English Language Institute.

International (F-1) Student Admission Deadline Dates:

All required documents for F-1 admission to HFC must be submitted by the deadlines listed below:

New F-1 Student:

  • Fall: June 15
  • Winter: November 1
  • Summer: Summer admission is limited to F-1 students transferring from another U.S. institution.

Application Steps for International (F-1) Students

Apply to HFC

Complete the HFC online application:

  • In the “Demographics” section, select “No” for both the U.S. citizen and Green Card holder questions.
  • Select “Yes” for the question: “Do you plan to attend HFC on an F-1 student visa?”
  • The name on your application and all supporting documents must match the name on your passport exactly

Show Proficiency in English

Please note that applicants from countries where English is the official language may not need to provide proof of English proficiency, but must take the HFC English placement test upon arrival.

For admission to our English Language Institute, please provide one of the following minimum scores:

For admission to an associate degree program, please provide one of the following minimum scores:

Proficiency test results must be no more than two (2) years old. Results must be sent directly from the testing agency to HFC by mail or email. Note: Regardless of any proficiency test submitted for admission, all applicants must take the HFC English placement test upon arrival and abide by the results.

Provide Evaluated Transcripts

International high school or college transcripts must be evaluated by an approved NACES evaluation service, such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE - use this HFC customized application), World Education Services (WES), or The Evaluation Company (TEC - use this HFC customized application). For a list of additional approved services, visit the NACES members directory.

The evaluation report must be sent directly from the evaluation service to HFC. See the instructions for requesting a transcript evaluation.

Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility

You must provide all of the following:

Full-time students must show at least US $30,000 annually. You must also show an additional US $10,000 for an accompanying spouse and US $5,000 for each child.

Student Information

You must provide both of the following:

  • Completed Student Information Form. Please ensure your full international address is included on the form.
  • Copy of passport, showing your name, photo, passport number, and expiration date. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your your date of entry into the U.S.

If you are bringing a dependent with you (F-2 visa/status):

  • For a spouse: copy of spouse's passport and copy of marriage certificate, with certified English translation if applicable.
  • For a child: copy of child passport and a copy of birth certificate, with certified English translation if applicable.
  • Additional financial requirements apply for dependents. See the Financial Responsibility section for more information.

The Form I-20 and Admission Letter will be issued after all admission documents are on file, and can be used to apply for an F-1 Student Visa. For more information, please visit the Homeland Security Website.

Please send the above documents to:

Email: international@hfcc.edu

Mail: International Student Services (ISS)
Welcome Center - 210
Henry Ford College
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128