Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL): A TOFEL score is required of all
applicants who are not native speakers of English (despite the language of ...
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS APPLICATION PROCEDURE An application for admission to Savannah State University must include educational credentials, transcripts, standardized test scores, and financial documentation. A $25.00 non-refundable application fee (must be paid in U.S. Dollars) must be sent with the application. Application Deadlines Most students start during the fall term, which begins in August. However, students may apply for admission for any of the terms of the academic year. International students, however, should follow the application schedule below for the terms specified. (FILES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THESE DEADLINES): Spring- October 1st
Fall- May 15th
Assistantship deadlines follow the same schedule. Assistantships are granted based on academic merit and exam scores. Financial documentation: It is necessary that you prove your ability to finance your education at Savannah State University. This information is required in order for our office to issue the INS Form I-20 to you. Enclosed is the “Affidavit of Financial Support” which you should use to provide such evidence. The applicant will be required to send original documents, affidavits, or bank letters to support the affidavit. This office must receive the financial documentation before the deadline date and before we can mail an I-20. No financial document may be dated earlier than one year before the date of enrollment at the university. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL): A TOFEL score is required of all applicants who are not native speakers of English (despite the language of instruction in the home country). Exceptions to this rule are students who have completed a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. college or university. The information bulletin may be ordered from TOEFL/TSE Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151,USA (phone #609-771-7100). Our college code is (5609). Be sure that you request “the overseas edition.” You must earn a minimum TOFEL score of 550 on the paper version of the TOEFL or score of 240 on the computerized version or 96 on internet version of test. Scores must be recent and must be mailed directly from ETS. Information on the TOFEL can be found at http://www.ets.or/toefl. Standardized exam: All graduate, applicants must provide an acceptable score on a standardized exam score (Graduate Record Exam, Graduate Management Admission Test, Miller Analogies Test or Law School Admission Test). Please see the requirements of the program to which you are applying to determine which standardized exam is required. International applicants who have been previously enrolled in a graduate program at another university, regardless of the system in which they have been educated, are required to take a standardized exam. Transcripts of University/College Records: Transcripts submitted must be official copies and not photo copies. They must be mailed from the institution in the original envelope. Transcripts must be in English and on a 4.0 grading system. If not, your transcripts must be translated/evaluated by a professional agency. Have your university/college send one copy of your official academic records to Savannah State University and the additional copy to a professional evaluation agency. The following agencies are recommended. Josef Silny & Associates PO Box 248233 Coral Gables, FL 33124 Tel: (305) 273-1616 Fax: (305) 273-1338 e-mail:
[email protected] website: http://www.jsilny.com/
World Education Services P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station New York, NY 10113-0745 Tel: (800) 937-3895 Fax: (212) 966-6311 e-mail:
[email protected] website: http://www.wes.org/
COST TO ATTEND SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY All costs listed are for the 2008-2009 academic year. Add 6% to the cost of attendance for subsequent years. Make sure that your “Affidavit of Financial Support” list dollar amounts available to the student in U.S. dollars.
Cost for 9 Months 2008-2009 (two semesters) Tuition and fees Books and Supplies (estimated) Living expenses (on campus) Mandatory Insurance Total
$ 14,178.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,336.00 $ 950.00 $ 25,464.00
The cost for dependents (spouse and children) will vary based on the number of children. The cost to bring a spouse will add an additional $4000.00 to the total cost for the student. The cost for a spouse and one child is approximately $6,900.00 U.S. dollars. Savannah State University does not provide housing for students with dependents. The applicant must send notarized copies of birth records/certificates and marriage licenses to include dependents on your I20. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH. IF DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, THE ORIGINAL MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH AN OFFICIAL TRANSLATION. We do not accept faxed copies of documents. You may write to Office of Graduate Studies, Savannah State University, Box 20243, Savannah, GA 31404 USA or call (912) 356-2244.
