For the 2011-2012 academic year, one quarter tuition is $ 2,600. All students will also pay an additional $35 technology fee, $10 Environmental fee, and $35 Comprehensive and Commute Reduction fee each quarter. The technology fee grants each student access to the computer laboratory on campus. All F-1 students, who are on BC's I-20, are required to purchase BC contracted medical insurance, and it will cost $258.75 each quarter. Our students pay approximately $2,938.75 per quarter.

All ESL students are expected to pay as soon as they register for our ESL classes. Students can pay directly at the Cashier's office in the Student Services B-building by cash, personal check, money order, VISA/Master or Discover credit card, or traveler's check.

BC has no deadlines. However, for overseas applicants, we recommend you apply at least 3 - 4 months before the quarter you wish to join. BC accepts students every quarter: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (March), and Summer (June). You are welcome to apply to BC as long as you have enough time to obtain a student visa in your home country and are able to arrive at the campus in order to begin classes by the first day of the quarter you are admitted.

Submit the following documents to the International Student Admissions office at BC by mail or fax:

1. Completed and signed application form;
2. A $50 non-refundable application fee;
3. Official bank statement with a minimum balance of:
   
   • $21,025 for the ESL + College program; or
   • $20,048 for the ESL only.
   The statement must be less than six (6) months old. Add $5,000 for each dependent. If a student has a sponsor in the U.S., an I-134 form (Affidavit of Support) is required. The I-134 form can be downloaded from www.uscis.gov;
4. Official transcript in English from your previous school(s);
5. Copy of the picture page of your passport including the expiration date;
6. Copy of dependent's passport if traveling with you to the U.S.

If you are transferring from another U.S. institution to BC, you must be admitted at least two weeks before the transfer grace period ending date. Please submit the additional documents below:

7. Copies of your all I-20 forms, I-94 card, and visa.
8. Completed BC transfer eligibility form;

Download Transfer form

The minimum age requirement is 16 years old at BC. If you are between 16 to 18 years old, please submit the additional documents below:

9. Three release forms signed by the applicant, applicant's parents, and appointed legal guardian. Download three (3) release forms below;
10. Proof of high school completion for the College Credit and Bridge program applicants only. An underage student must submit proof of high school graduation BEFORE college level classes start at BC.

Download Guardianship Appoinment Form

Download Assumption Of Risk Form

Download Medical Release and Release of Liability Form

• Application form:
  
  • Download the International Student Application form and requirements list from the links below:
    • Application Requirements List    (Adobe PDF document)
    • Application Form    (Adobe PDF document)
    
    
  • Or you can:
    
    1. fill out the application via online,
    2. print out and sign , then
    3. send to us at isp@bellevuecollege.edu
    
    
  • Or you can apply online by creating your personal profile and get just information you want and need:    GET STARTED (http://getstarted.bellevuecollege.edu/s/367/start.aspx)

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Or please contact our ISP office at (425) 564-3185 or email us at isp@bellevuecollege.edu to put a request for an application package to be sent to you by mail.

All new UP students are expected to take the BC ESL Placement Test that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening on the first day of the quarter to determine at which level they should begin. Usually the tests take about 3 hours to complete.

The ISP advisors register all new and continuing UP students. Students are responsible to pay their tuition at the Cashier’s office immediately after registration. If you have any questions about your payment, class level, changes to your class schedules/level, medical insurance, etc., please come to the ISP office in H6 on the main campus. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our telephone number is 425-564-3185.

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