We are here to help you every step of the way!
Applying to a school in another country can be a daunting task, but we are here to help you every step of the way. If at any point you have a question, you can always reach out to our International Admissions Team for help.
- You must show proof of English proficiency. You may submit a TOEFL iBT test score of 75 or higher, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 or higher, or a Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher. If your scores do not meet the requirement, please contact the international admissions counselor for more information about our English proficiency waiver.
- Your high school GPA equivalent must meet or exceed 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. Students who are transferring from a post-secondary institution must meet or exceed a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Students are not required to take the SAT or ACT, but it is recommended.
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Transcripts & English Proficiency
Step 2.1: Submit Transcripts
Step 2.2: Take English Proficiency Exam
Step 3: Scholarships & Financial Aid
Step 3.1: Explore Scholarship Opportunities
Step 3.2: Receive and Review Your Financial Aid Offer
Step 3.3: Send Proof of Funds
Step 4: Make Your Deposit
Step 5: Obtain I-20 Certificate of Eligibility and F1 Student Visa
Step 5.1 - Fill out the I-20 Information Form
Step 5.2 - Start Your F-1 Visa Process
Step 6: Complete HU Forms for Campus Life
Step 7: Make Your Travel Arrangements
Submit your Official Transcript for evaluation to one of these sites:
Transcript Evaluation Service | Evaluation Type | Cost | Student Population |
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Basic High School Evaluation | $95 for initial application $45 to update | Any student-athlete who has not completed post-secondary coursework. | |
Course-by-Course Evaluation | $190 for initial application $80 to update | Any student-athlete who has completed post-secondary coursework. | |
WES Basic Course-by-Course Evaluation | $170 | Students who are not athletes and either have or have not completed post-secondary coursework. | |
ECE General with GPA Report | $130 | Students who are not athletes and have not completed any post-secondary coursework. | |
ECE Course-by-Course | $195 | Students who are not athletes and have completed post-secondary coursework. |
Take one English Proficiency Exam and submit your score:
English Proficiency Service | Type | Cost | Requirement |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language | $180-$200 | Score required: 75 or above | |
International English Language Testing System | Varies | Score required: 6.0 or above | |
Language App | Around $50 | Score required: 105 or above | |
Standardized test used in the USA | Around $60 | English score of 500 or above |
Scholarship Opportunities
Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for USA government, state, or county scholarships. But there are a number of scholarship opportunities you have the possibility of receiving from HU*:
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS | Varies | Recruited student athletes. |
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI GRANT | $1,500 | Student must be a dependent of a Huntington University/Huntington College graduate. |
MATCHING CHURCH GRANT | Up to $1,000 | HU will match up to $1,000 in scholarship from the student’s local church. Scholarship commitment must be submitted by August 1. View the Matching Church Grant PDF for more details. |
CHURCH SERVICE GRANT | $1,000 | Student is a dependent of a full-time minister or missionary. |
INTERNATIONAL GRANT | Up to $5,000 | Must complete International Grant application and demonstrate need. |
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY UNITED BRETHREN GRANT | $4,000 | Student regularly attends and is involved with a United Brethren in Christ Church. |
UNITED BRETHREN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP | Full Tuition | International students who would like to apply for this scholarship should complete and submit the scholarship application form by March 1st. |
PERFORMANCE AWARDS | Varies | Based upon recommendation of art, communication, digital media arts, english, music, or theatre faculty. Visit the Department and Performance Awards page for more details. |
Find applications and additional details at huntington.edu/HU-Aid. |
*Not all scholarships/grants stack on one another. The financial aid office determines final financial aid packets.
Financial Offer
Upon review of the scholarships and grants you qualify for, our Financial Aid Office will create your Financial Aid Offer. In this offer, you will find an estimated cost for your academic year. Take time to review your Financial Aid Offer, and contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions.
Call: (260) 359-4326 or Email: finaid@huntington.edu
Proof of Funds
At the beginning of each semester, you are required to pay what you owe in full for the semester. Knowing this, we require proof of funding from you to determine if you can financially cover the cost of attending HU.
It can be multiple outlets, but the point is to demonstrate your ability to pay the tuition cost. This can be done by emailing us your bank statement, which needs to be from within the past six months, certifying the amount in the account is enough to cover tuition and living costs for the year.
Add a copy of your passport and a copy of your bank statement to the I-20 form. Remember that the proof of funds needs to be from the past six months showing that the available amount in the account is equal or higher to cover tuition and living costs for the year.
Since wait times vary greatly and even change weekly, ensure you know the estimated wait time at the U.S. Embassy near you! Here is a link to check the wait times. The following links will help you through the Visa process:
Complete the online DS-160 Nonimmigrant VISA Application (Be sure to have your I-20 form and passport with you.)
Schedule your F-1 Visa interview at the U.S. embassy closest to you. For your interview, be sure to take the following documents with you:
Passport
I-20 (Official)
SEVIS fee receipt
Acceptance Letter from HU
Bank Statements for your studies
Proof of documentation that you will return to your country after you finish your program.
* If you are a transfer student from a US college or university, you do not need to schedule any appointment or go through an interview for a new visa. You must contact the DSO at your current school and request that they release your current SEVIS Record. Keep in mind that you need to be inside the United States to make the transfer of your SEVIS record. If you are outside the US while the transfer is being made, you will need to pay the SEVIS record again.
** When visiting the above websites, be sure to use the information relevant to your home country for a smooth Visa process.