International Students
National Career Education values the diversity that international students provide and welcomes them. National Career Education is authorized to issue I-20 for M-1 and F-1 visas to eligible students.
How to Enroll
Steps to enroll as an international student at National Career Education.
Contact NCE & Submit Application
Contact National Career Education and ask for an application form. Fill out the application form and return it to the school.
Review Catalog & Schedule Admissions Call
Read the School Catalog available in the Student Consumer Info section of the website and schedule a phone call or chat session with NCE's admissions office.
Schedule EduReady Assessment
This assessment is used to determine Math and English language proficiency and will be explained to prospects via the email address provided.
Sign Enrollment Agreement & Submit Documents
If you pass the test, NCE will mail you an enrollment agreement. Sign it and return it with required documentation.
Receive Signed Enrollment Agreement
A copy of the enrollment agreement signed by the school will be mailed back to you.
Receive I-20 & Prepare for Visa
NCE will issue an I-20 for M-1 or F-1 visa which will be express mailed to your address. Sign Page 1 of the I-20 (Student Certification).
Step 4 — Required Documentation
Sign the enrollment agreement and return it along with the following documentation via scanned email:
- Evidence of completion of high school or its equivalent
- Identification: Driver's License or ID and government issued social insurance forms
- Pay Tuition: You must pay 50% of tuition in advance. After 50% of the program has been offered, full payment of tuition balance is due. Refer to the school refund policy for details.
Embassy Requirements
You will need to schedule an appointment with the American embassy for an interview. Depending on the country, this process may take weeks or months and must be scheduled well in advance of the planned enrollment date.
Documents Required for Your Visa Interview
The American Embassy will require the following prior to the date of the interview to grant an entry visa to the United States:
- A valid passport
- An executed enrollment agreement signed by the prospective student and the school
- I-20 for M-1 or F-1 visa
- Evidence of payment of visa application fee
- Documentation of Financial Independence
Visa Application Fee
Evidence of payment of visa application fee. Information is available at https://www.fmjfee.com/
Financial Independence
A statement from your bank confirming you have the financial resources necessary to live in the United States for the duration of your stay. Please fax or email a scanned copy of this letter to the school.
For more information email: international@nce.edu
Arriving at Port of Entry
- Present the I-20 along with your passport and embassy documents
- The Customs Officer must stamp the I-20 and attach an I-94 card to the visa
- Allow the school to photocopy these documents on arrival
- The admissions office will provide an emergency phone number for assistance
Important: Students must make their own transportation and housing arrangements. These services are not provided by National Career Education.
Documentation
- National Career Education is required by law to provide on a timely basis any change of international student status via a SEVIS portal
- International students must maintain daily communication with the school
- Additional information on transferring credits and transferring between schools is available in the school catalog
Please contact our admissions office at (916) 969-4900 or email international@nce.edu for step-by-step guidance on how to enroll at National Career Education.