In order to study as a full-time international student, you must be in F-1/J-1 Student Status. You may also study on a part-time basis using the following visas and/or statuses: A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, E-2, F-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, H-1, H-4, I, K, L, N, R and V. Foreign nationals with the following visa classifications are not permitted by law to engage in full or part-time study: C-1, D-1, D-2, B-1, B-2.

Prospective Undergraduate Students

Admitted Undergraduate Students

Prospective Graduate Students

Admitted Graduate Students

Resources for Prospective or Newly Admitted Students

Prospective Undergraduate Students

Thank you for your interest at Hunter College. If you are applying to Hunter College outside of the United States, please use the following link; http://web.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/outside.html#req

Note: For information regarding admission policies/requirements, courses offered and other academic concerns, please visit the Welcome Center first:
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prospectivestudents/

The first step is to get accepted to Hunter College. Information and applications for prospective freshmen are available online at: https://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/006373.htm and http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prospectivestudents/ug_students/freshmen.shtml. Transfer undergraduate student applications are available online at: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prospectivestudents/ug_students/transfer.shtml. You can also request an application by calling City University (CUNY's) automated hotline, (212) 997-2869.

Next, submit a fee of $65.00 U.S. with your Freshmen application or $70.00 U.S. for the Transfer application.  Freshmen applicants must include photo copies of their secondary school credentials (grades) Undergraduate transfer students must request an official copy of their school transcripts from the colleges they attended.  

Prospective undergraduate students must send their official transcripts directly to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC) to the following address:

University Application Processing Center
P.O. Box 350284
Brooklyn, New York 11235-9022

UAPC will evaluate your credentials to determine your admission eligibility. On the CUNY application for undergraduate admissions, you must indicate your school of first choice. If you meet all CUNY admissions requirements, you will be admitted to the first school you indicated on your list of preferred choices.  Once you have applied and would like to check on the status of your application, you can call (212) 997-2869, email the University Admissions office at aonline@mail.cuny.edu, or visit the CUNY Admissions Office located at 1114 6th Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, New York 10038.

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Admitted Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students who have been admitted to Hunter College must be able to support themselves and/or be able to prove financial support from a sponsor. Please complete the Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) and return it with all the necessary financial documents to the International Students Office after you have received written confirmation of your acceptance to Hunter College. You must present original financial documents, which are less than six months old. Foreign currencies should be converted to U.S. equivalents. If you have a financial sponsor, he/she is legally responsible for your financial support in the U.S.  You and your sponsor must, therefore, carefully plan your anticipated educational and living expenses during your stay in the U.S. since international students are not eligible to apply for and receive federal financial aid. Applicants should be aware that Hunter College, CUNY is not liable for changes in financial circumstances after the student is enrolled. U.S. Immigration regulations regarding employment for individuals with student visas are very strict. Prospective students should not anticipate part-time employment as a form of financial support. Please Note: The Affidavit of Support, included in the application packet, must be notarized.

• We recommend that you obtain original financial support documents. Please note that your combined finances from all sources must total the amount on the Declaration & Certification of Finances form front page. The following must be submitted to verify your ability to finance your education in the United States.
• Bank letters or statements from the student, family member(s), friends or organizations. The Certified letter from your bank or sponsor’s bank must state the balance in the account. In the case of foreign bank letters, the final amount must be converted into U.S. dollar equivalents officially by the bank. Please do not send us the daily rate of exchange. Please look at following website for foreign currency conversion: www.xe.net/currency, www.oanda.com, or www.travlang.com/money.
• If your sponsor(s) is self-employed, you must submit a copy of his/her most recent business tax form. However, if your sponsor(s) is not required by the government to file taxes, he/she must submit a notarized statement indicating the nature of his/her business and its profit.
• Bank statements (savings and/or checking accounts) must be current, no more than six months old. It must also include a transaction history and balance on deposit for the past six months. The available funds must cover the four academic years; if the statements have insufficient funds for four years, please include a wage and earnings statement from your sponsor’s employer (this document must be on company letterhead).
• You must also complete an Affidavit of Support form I-134, included in this package. If you have more than one sponsor, each sponsor must complete a separate affidavit of support form.  If you are in the U.S. this form must be completed, signed and notarized.
• As of September 1, 2004, USCIS requires all prospective F1, M1, J1 Visa applicants to pay a SEVIS I-901 fee of $200 to maintain their immigration files. Students who are planning to renew their F-1 visa, change of status or reinstatement must also pay the SEVIS fee.  You can pay the fee on the internet at www.FMJfee.com, by Western Union Quick Collect or by U.S. mail. You must pay the SEVIS fee before you go for your visa interview at the U.S. Consulate, where you must show receipt of payment. For more information on the fee and procedures, please read the SEVIS FEE BASIC. You must have your I-20 or DS2019 form in order to pay the SEVIS Fee. After making the I-901 payment you may call the following toll-free telephone for international I-901 SEVIS fee customers at (212) 620-3418.
  1. Students sponsored by their government or receiving loans from their government must submit an official statement with their name and the award, which includes the full dollar amount (in U.S. equivalents), for tuition and living expenses.
  2. Submit a copy of your passport showing your full name.
  3. Upon arrival to the United States, you must report to the International Student Office no later than the end of the second week of classes.

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Graduate Students

Applicants for graduate studies should have their transcripts sent directly to the Hunter College graduate admissions office.  Please visit the following website for more information regarding the process of admissions: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/graduateadmissions. Once completed, you may either submit the application and supporting documents via mail or in person to the Hunter College Admissions Office, located in Room 203 Hunter North.

If you are from a country considered a 'non-English speaking" country, you must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language, (T.O.E.F.L), exam before CUNY can admit you. You can find out more about taking the exam at the Educational Testing Service web site, www.ets.org.

Please Note: Once you have been accepted to Hunter College, you must submit to the International Office, proof that you can support  yourself and pay your tuition without working. While international students can sometimes work, to obtain student status, you must prove you can study in the United States without working. When you apply for F-1 status (student status), you must show that you have enough money, immediately available for the first year of study of study. You must also have dependable financial resources for the rest of your educational program.

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Admitted Graduate Students

Graduate students who have been admitted to Hunter College must be able to support themselves and/or be able to prove financial support from a sponsor. Please complete the Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) and return it with the necessary documents to the International Students Office after you have received written confirmation of your acceptance to Hunter College. You must present original documents, which are less than six months old. Foreign currencies should be converted to U.S. equivalents.  If you have a financial sponsor, he/she is legally responsible for your financial support in the U.S.  You and your sponsor must, therefore, carefully plan your anticipated educational and living expenses during your stay in the U.S. since international students are not eligible to apply for and receive federal financial aid. Applicants should be aware that Hunter College, CUNY is not liable for changes in financial circumstances after the student is enrolled. U.S. Immigration regulations regarding employment for individuals with student visas are very strict. Prospective students should not anticipate part-time employment as a form of financial support. Please Note: The Affidavit of Support, included in the application packet, must be notarized.

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Please visit our office in 1109 East Building for further information about applying to Hunter College Graduate School as an international student and Immigration regulations for F-1 students.

• We recommend that you obtain original financial support documents. Please note that your combined finances from all sources must total the amount on the Declaration & Certification of Finances form front page. The following must be submitted to verify your ability to finance your education in the United States.
• Bank letters or statements from the student, family member(s), friends or organizations, must be provided to us. Original certified letter from your bank or sponsor’s bank stating the balance in the account. In the case of foreign bank letters, the final amount must be converted into U.S. dollar equivalents officially by the bank. Please do not send us the daily rate of exchange. Please look at following website for foreign currency conversion: www.xe.net/currency, www.oanda.com, or www.travlang.com/money.
• If your sponsor(s) is self-employed, you must submit a copy of the most recent business tax form. However, if your sponsor(s) is not required by the government to file taxes, he/she must submit a notarized statement indicating the nature of his/her business and its profit.
• Bank statements (savings and/or checking accounts) must be current, no more than six months old. It must also include a transaction history balance on deposit for the past six months. The available funds must cover the two academic years; if the statements have insufficient funds for two years, please include a wage and earnings statement from your sponsor’s employer (this document must be on company letterhead).
• If you have more than one sponsor, each sponsor must complete a separate affidavit of support form.  If you are in the U.S. this form must be completed, signed and notarized.
•   As of September 1, 2004, USCIS requires all prospective F1, M1, J1 Visa applicants to pay a SEVIS I-901 fee of $200 to maintain their immigration files. Students who are planning to renew their F-1 visa, change of status or reinstatement must also pay the SEVIS fee.  You can pay the fee on the internet at www.FMJfee.com, by Western Union Quick Collect or by U.S. mail. You must pay the SEVIS fee before you go for your visa interview at the U.S. Consulate, where you must show receipt of payment. For more information on the fee and procedures, please read the SEVIS FEE BASIC. You must have your I-20 or DS2019 form in order to pay the SEVIS Fee.  After making the I-901 payment you may call the following toll-free telephone for international I-901 SEVIS fee customers at (212) 620-3418.
  1. Students sponsored by their government or receiving loans from their government must submit an official statement with their name and the award, which includes the full dollar amount (in U.S. equivalents), for tuition and living expenses.
  2. Submit a copy of your Passport showing your full name.
  3. Upon arrival to the United States, you must report to the International Student Office no later than the end of the second week of classes.
     
     

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The following are additional information resources available to prospective international undergraduate students:

Housing

Although Hunter College has a student residence hall called Brookdale Residence Hall, space is limited. Hunter College DOES NOT provide housing services. Following is a listing of housing resources that is being provided for informational purposes only. Let us know of you find them helpful.  If you choose to apply, please do so as early as possible.

Long-Term Availability Housing
Educational Housing (Availability starts in January)
www.studenthousing.org
1 (800) 297-4694
Apply as soon as possible

Flushing YMCA (Availability starts in January)
718-961-6880

Graduate Student Housing
International Student House (2 weeks minimum)
www.ihouse-nyc.org
(212) 932-1700

There is also additional housing information available at:
Metro International
285 Broadway, Suite 45
New York, NY 10013
www.metrointl.org
(212) 431-1195

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Grants Guide

There are limited grants for Hunter College International students. Please note that the grants listed generally do not cover all tuition costs or living expenses. Here is the Grants Guide for your review. If you do not find a grant for which your are eligible, please visit the Hunter College Grants and Scholarships web page.

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Student Loans

Citibank
www.citibank.com
A CitiAssist Student Loan is a private education loan offering students resources to bridge the gap between the money they have, and the money they need. Apply online anytime. The three-minute credit response is for applications submitted from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. E.T. daily. Additional documentation and data verification may be requested for final loan approval.

• Note that this loan is certified at Hunter College once you have applied online.
  
• Also note that you need a co-signer who is a permanent resident or a U.S citizen with a good credit rating.

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TERI
www.teri.org
Through our college information services, we help students and families with career decisions, select colleges, navigate the financial aid process, and find resources. In addition, we realize many people need help filling the financial aid gap. To help meet this need TERI offers loans based on good credit, with no income limitations, for elementary and secondary, undergraduate, graduate and continuing education studies.

• Note that this loan is certified at Hunter College once you have applied.
  
• Also note that you need a co-signer who is a permanent resident or a U.S citizen with a good credit rating.
  

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Signature Student Loan
http://www.salliemae.com/
The Signature Student Loan is a privately insured, credit-based loan. As an International student either in F-1 or J-1 status, you may apply for a Signature Student loan if you:

• are enrolled at least half-time at a four- or five-year college or university; and
• are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in general studies or a graduate medical degree; and
• have an eligible U.S. co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).
  

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Health Insurance

(PLEASE NOTE: Hunter College is not endorsing any of the insurance companies listed. The names are being provided for information purposes only below.)
Although health insurance is not required of F-1 status students, it is highly recommended. The following are some health insurance links that International students have found helpful:
www.isoa.org
www.hthworldwide.com
www.wallach.com
www.hginsurance.com
www.travelinsure.com
www.gatewayplans.com

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