https://www.scholarforum.com/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:27:30 +0000 MyBB https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-International-Students-in-Calhoun-Community-College Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:18:43 +0100 anna]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-International-Students-in-Calhoun-Community-College An international student (a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a transient student, or a re-admission student) must apply for admission to the College before the student may enroll in a course.

******International student applicants are not eligible for conditional admission status.******
Admission Requirements:
To be admitted to Calhoun Community College, an international student must submit to the following:

1. Official copy of high school/college academic transcript (translated in English). High School academic transcript MUST show GRADES and COMPLETION DATE accompany by the leaving certificate. The transcript MUST be sent directly from the school or college with official stamp. 
   
2. Official TOEFL SCORES:
   • Paper-based 500 (min), computer-based 173 (min), Internet-based 61
     
   • IELTS ranging 5.5-6.0
     
   • The Scores must be mailed directly from the Educational Testing Services to the Calhoun Office of Admissions and Records. Personal copies are NOT accepted.
     
   • The TOEFL Test is not administered at Calhoun Community College
     
3. Signed notarized Affidavit of Financial Support that includes a current bank statement from a person or persons who assumes full responsibility for the student’s financial support and a bank letter from the sponsor’s bank. 
   
4. Documentation demonstrating adequate Health and Life Insurance which must be maintained during all periods of enrollment an summer vacation; and include the Repatriation and Medical Evacuation Benefits. Insurance may be purchased upon arrival. 
   

TOEFL Exception #1: (1) A student from a country where English is the native language or from a country exempt from the TOEFL; or (2) a student who has graduated from an accredited high school in the United States or from an accredited American high school overseas;  

TOEFL Exception #2: A transfer student who has successfully completed English Composition 101 or higher with a grade of C or above from a regionally accredited institution is exempt from the TOEFL.  
A transfer student (that is, a student who has attended one or more U. S. colleges and/or universities other than CCC) who wishes to pursue an education at CCC, must also ensure that an official academic record transcript is sent directly to CCC by the Registrar of each college and/or university that the student attended. In addition, the student must submit to the DECATUR Admissions Office a completed Transfer Eligibility Form and ALL of the above.
Academic credits earned at a foreign university must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
Apply online faster, easier and less expensive at .www.wes.org/apply.
Procedure for Making Application:
Complete the online Admission Application along with the following: 

• If you are a transfer student from within the United States please download the Transfer Eligibility Form
  
• Send official transcripts of high school grades with an official English translation 
  
• Complete Affidavit of Financial Support 
  
• Mail all of the above to: 
  

Calhoun Community College
Admissions and Records
PO Box 2216
Decatur, Alabama 35609-2216
Upon acceptance, the student will receive (1)an I-20 and (2) Acceptance Letter. The student should take these documents to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a Student (F-1) Visa.
It is important to note that a student on an F-1 visa must observe all regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, including the requirement that the student must be enrolled full-time. 
****A student approved for enrollment in regular CCC courses, must take the placement test to determine the correct placement in English, Reading and Mathematics.]]> An international student (a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a transient student, or a re-admission student) must apply for admission to the College before the student may enroll in a course.

******International student applicants are not eligible for conditional admission status.******
Admission Requirements:
To be admitted to Calhoun Community College, an international student must submit to the following:

1. Official copy of high school/college academic transcript (translated in English). High School academic transcript MUST show GRADES and COMPLETION DATE accompany by the leaving certificate. The transcript MUST be sent directly from the school or college with official stamp. 
   
2. Official TOEFL SCORES:
   • Paper-based 500 (min), computer-based 173 (min), Internet-based 61
     
   • IELTS ranging 5.5-6.0
     
   • The Scores must be mailed directly from the Educational Testing Services to the Calhoun Office of Admissions and Records. Personal copies are NOT accepted.
     
   • The TOEFL Test is not administered at Calhoun Community College
     
3. Signed notarized Affidavit of Financial Support that includes a current bank statement from a person or persons who assumes full responsibility for the student’s financial support and a bank letter from the sponsor’s bank. 
   
4. Documentation demonstrating adequate Health and Life Insurance which must be maintained during all periods of enrollment an summer vacation; and include the Repatriation and Medical Evacuation Benefits. Insurance may be purchased upon arrival. 
   

TOEFL Exception #1: (1) A student from a country where English is the native language or from a country exempt from the TOEFL; or (2) a student who has graduated from an accredited high school in the United States or from an accredited American high school overseas;  

TOEFL Exception #2: A transfer student who has successfully completed English Composition 101 or higher with a grade of C or above from a regionally accredited institution is exempt from the TOEFL.  
A transfer student (that is, a student who has attended one or more U. S. colleges and/or universities other than CCC) who wishes to pursue an education at CCC, must also ensure that an official academic record transcript is sent directly to CCC by the Registrar of each college and/or university that the student attended. In addition, the student must submit to the DECATUR Admissions Office a completed Transfer Eligibility Form and ALL of the above.
Academic credits earned at a foreign university must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
Apply online faster, easier and less expensive at .www.wes.org/apply.
Procedure for Making Application:
Complete the online Admission Application along with the following: 

• If you are a transfer student from within the United States please download the Transfer Eligibility Form
  
• Send official transcripts of high school grades with an official English translation 
  
• Complete Affidavit of Financial Support 
  
• Mail all of the above to: 
  

Calhoun Community College
Admissions and Records
PO Box 2216
Decatur, Alabama 35609-2216
Upon acceptance, the student will receive (1)an I-20 and (2) Acceptance Letter. The student should take these documents to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a Student (F-1) Visa.
It is important to note that a student on an F-1 visa must observe all regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, including the requirement that the student must be enrolled full-time. 
****A student approved for enrollment in regular CCC courses, must take the placement test to determine the correct placement in English, Reading and Mathematics.]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-Financial-Aid-for-Calhoun-Community-College Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:03:57 +0100 anna]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-Financial-Aid-for-Calhoun-Community-College ALERT:  Financial Aid awards are based on full-time enrollment and actual Cost of Attendance (COA).  Your disbursement will be based on the number of credit hours that you enroll in and may be less than your award if you do not enroll full-time.
Student Services Help:
Admissions (256) 306-2593
Advising (256) 260-4330
Financial Aid (256) 306-2628


The Student Financial Services (SFS) office at Calhoun Community College offers students financial counseling and assistance to help them pursue their educational goals. Financial aid is available in a variety of forms. Students needing assistance with college expenses should communicate with personnel in the Office of Student Financial Services 
You may also correspond through traditional mail services at the following address:
Office of Student Financial Services   
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609-2216
Located on the second floor of the Chasteen Student Center on the Decatur Campus, room 206 .
Office Hours:
M-Th: 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
F: 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Student Financial Services also has an office at Calhoun's Huntsville campus in Cummings Research Park. Main Building, Room 110.
Office Hours:
M-Th: 8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
F: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Whether you are planning for college, trying to pay for college, or graduating and thinking about your future, it has become clear that the financial decisions you make today may impact your financial livelihood well into your future.
Therefore, no matter what term you choose for money management, financial literacy, or budgeting it is important for you to know and understand your personal finances to ensure you are making good decisions for yourself and your future.
To help you navigate these decisions, Calhoun has partnered with CashCourse, which provides free financial educational resources for college students.
Use CashCourse to:

• Create a budget; 
  
• Learn about the benefits of checking and savings account; 
  
• Pay for college 
  
• Survive in a tough economy 
  
• Protect your credit; 
  
• Deal with your debit and credit cards 
  
• Prepare for success after graduation; 
  
• Plan for retirement; 
  
• Set financial goals; 
  
• Spend wisely; 
  
• Read more about financial aid; and 
  
• Learn about so much more! 
  

Calhoun Scholarships
Steps to Apply
In order to be considered for scholarships offered by Calhoun Community College and the Calhoun Foundation, students must do the following every year by March 1*:

1. Have a completed Admissions Application on file with Calhoun Admissions.
   This includes a submitted signature page and form(s) of ID.
   
2. Have a completed FAFSA Application on file with Calhoun Financial Aid.
   17-18 FAFSA required for Fall 17-Spring 18 awards
   16-17 FAFSA required for Summer 17 awards
   To have FAFSA automatically sent to Calhoun, enter Institution Code 001013 when completing the FAFSA
   If needed tax returns are not completed by March 1, complete the FAFSA based on estimated information from the previous year's tax return in order to meet the deadline for scholarship eligibility.
   FAFSA tips from Calhoun Financial Aid 
   
3. Have a completed Scholarship Application on file with Calhoun Scholarship Office.
   Available November 1 through March 1
   Applicants log in using their myCalhoun credentials provided after the Admissions Application process has been completed.
   
   Apply For Scholarships
   

*To allow adequate processing time, it is recommended that students begin the process no later than two weeks before March 1.
Institutional Scholarships -- Awards sponsored by Calhoun
Eligibility Criteria:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher (Honors Program: 3.5 or higher)
  
• ACT of 20 or higher (Honors Program: 24 or higher)
  
• United States citizen
  

Presidential Honors Program Scholarship
The criteria for this scholarship is determined by the Honors Program coordinators in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee. This scholarship will cover tuition and fees up to 15 credit hours for fall and spring semesters. This scholarship is guaranteed for two years as long as the student remains in the Presidential Honors Program.
Academic Scholarship¹
This scholarship is available to any student (incoming or current). Awardees are selected by a multidisciplinary scholarship committee. Preference is given to students with GPAs of 3.0 or higher. ACT scores are taken into consideration when awarding high school seniors. This is a one-year scholarship for $2,000 ($1,000 per semester).
Principal’s Choice Scholarship¹
Each eligible high school in our service area receives two Principal’s Choice Award. This is a one-year scholarship for $1,500 ($750 per semester). Eligibility is contingent upon a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 20 or higher.
Nominations from the high school principal/counselor must be submitted to the Scholarship Office by March 1st.


Summer Scholarships
Summer scholarships may be available based on forfeitures from prior recipients. Students interested in obtaining a scholarship for the summer term should complete the listed application requirements by March 1.
¹The institutional scholarships noted may be stacked to cover tuition and fees up to 12 credit hours. These scholarships can be stacked with other institutional scholarships, but cannot exceed the amount of tuition and fees. To be eligible for the spring portion of any award, students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete at least 12 credit hours.

Foundation Scholarships – Awards sponsored by donors
Eligibility criteria varies for each award. Eligible scholarship applicants will be matched with the available scholarships reflective of their scholarship application. To be eligible for the spring portion of any award students must write an acceptable donor thank you letter, attend the scholarship reception, maintain the required cumulative GPA, and complete at least 12 credit hours.
Notification of Award
All correspondence from the Scholarship Office is sent to the student’s @calhoun.edu email address. Applicants should have a working knowledge of how to check this email and should attend to it regularly. It is best practice to check clutter, junk, and spam folders to avoid missing important information.
If selected for a scholarship, the student will have two weeks to accept the offer and to complete the post-acceptance agreement. Failure to do so will result in revocation of the award offer.
Outside scholarships are recommended to students who fail to meet the requirements by the deadlines.
Calhoun Community College and Foundation awards are overseen by a multidisciplinary Scholarship Advisory Committee comprised of Calhoun faculty, staff, and Foundation Board members.]]> ALERT:  Financial Aid awards are based on full-time enrollment and actual Cost of Attendance (COA).  Your disbursement will be based on the number of credit hours that you enroll in and may be less than your award if you do not enroll full-time.
Student Services Help:
Admissions (256) 306-2593
Advising (256) 260-4330
Financial Aid (256) 306-2628


The Student Financial Services (SFS) office at Calhoun Community College offers students financial counseling and assistance to help them pursue their educational goals. Financial aid is available in a variety of forms. Students needing assistance with college expenses should communicate with personnel in the Office of Student Financial Services 
You may also correspond through traditional mail services at the following address:
Office of Student Financial Services   
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609-2216
Located on the second floor of the Chasteen Student Center on the Decatur Campus, room 206 .
Office Hours:
M-Th: 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
F: 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Student Financial Services also has an office at Calhoun's Huntsville campus in Cummings Research Park. Main Building, Room 110.
Office Hours:
M-Th: 8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
F: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Whether you are planning for college, trying to pay for college, or graduating and thinking about your future, it has become clear that the financial decisions you make today may impact your financial livelihood well into your future.
Therefore, no matter what term you choose for money management, financial literacy, or budgeting it is important for you to know and understand your personal finances to ensure you are making good decisions for yourself and your future.
To help you navigate these decisions, Calhoun has partnered with CashCourse, which provides free financial educational resources for college students.
Use CashCourse to:

• Create a budget; 
  
• Learn about the benefits of checking and savings account; 
  
• Pay for college 
  
• Survive in a tough economy 
  
• Protect your credit; 
  
• Deal with your debit and credit cards 
  
• Prepare for success after graduation; 
  
• Plan for retirement; 
  
• Set financial goals; 
  
• Spend wisely; 
  
• Read more about financial aid; and 
  
• Learn about so much more! 
  

Calhoun Scholarships
Steps to Apply
In order to be considered for scholarships offered by Calhoun Community College and the Calhoun Foundation, students must do the following every year by March 1*:

1. Have a completed Admissions Application on file with Calhoun Admissions.
   This includes a submitted signature page and form(s) of ID.
   
2. Have a completed FAFSA Application on file with Calhoun Financial Aid.
   17-18 FAFSA required for Fall 17-Spring 18 awards
   16-17 FAFSA required for Summer 17 awards
   To have FAFSA automatically sent to Calhoun, enter Institution Code 001013 when completing the FAFSA
   If needed tax returns are not completed by March 1, complete the FAFSA based on estimated information from the previous year's tax return in order to meet the deadline for scholarship eligibility.
   FAFSA tips from Calhoun Financial Aid 
   
3. Have a completed Scholarship Application on file with Calhoun Scholarship Office.
   Available November 1 through March 1
   Applicants log in using their myCalhoun credentials provided after the Admissions Application process has been completed.
   
   Apply For Scholarships
   

*To allow adequate processing time, it is recommended that students begin the process no later than two weeks before March 1.
Institutional Scholarships -- Awards sponsored by Calhoun
Eligibility Criteria:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher (Honors Program: 3.5 or higher)
  
• ACT of 20 or higher (Honors Program: 24 or higher)
  
• United States citizen
  

Presidential Honors Program Scholarship
The criteria for this scholarship is determined by the Honors Program coordinators in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee. This scholarship will cover tuition and fees up to 15 credit hours for fall and spring semesters. This scholarship is guaranteed for two years as long as the student remains in the Presidential Honors Program.
Academic Scholarship¹
This scholarship is available to any student (incoming or current). Awardees are selected by a multidisciplinary scholarship committee. Preference is given to students with GPAs of 3.0 or higher. ACT scores are taken into consideration when awarding high school seniors. This is a one-year scholarship for $2,000 ($1,000 per semester).
Principal’s Choice Scholarship¹
Each eligible high school in our service area receives two Principal’s Choice Award. This is a one-year scholarship for $1,500 ($750 per semester). Eligibility is contingent upon a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 20 or higher.
Nominations from the high school principal/counselor must be submitted to the Scholarship Office by March 1st.


Summer Scholarships
Summer scholarships may be available based on forfeitures from prior recipients. Students interested in obtaining a scholarship for the summer term should complete the listed application requirements by March 1.
¹The institutional scholarships noted may be stacked to cover tuition and fees up to 12 credit hours. These scholarships can be stacked with other institutional scholarships, but cannot exceed the amount of tuition and fees. To be eligible for the spring portion of any award, students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete at least 12 credit hours.

Foundation Scholarships – Awards sponsored by donors
Eligibility criteria varies for each award. Eligible scholarship applicants will be matched with the available scholarships reflective of their scholarship application. To be eligible for the spring portion of any award students must write an acceptable donor thank you letter, attend the scholarship reception, maintain the required cumulative GPA, and complete at least 12 credit hours.
Notification of Award
All correspondence from the Scholarship Office is sent to the student’s @calhoun.edu email address. Applicants should have a working knowledge of how to check this email and should attend to it regularly. It is best practice to check clutter, junk, and spam folders to avoid missing important information.
If selected for a scholarship, the student will have two weeks to accept the offer and to complete the post-acceptance agreement. Failure to do so will result in revocation of the award offer.
Outside scholarships are recommended to students who fail to meet the requirements by the deadlines.
Calhoun Community College and Foundation awards are overseen by a multidisciplinary Scholarship Advisory Committee comprised of Calhoun faculty, staff, and Foundation Board members.]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-About-Calhoun-Community-College Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:55:21 +0100 anna]]> https://www.scholarforum.com/Thread-About-Calhoun-Community-College About Calhoun

Calhoun Community College exemplifies the two-year college mission of commitment to excellence in teaching and service and is the region's leader in education and workforce development. 

The largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality and accessible education to individuals in its four-county service area. Offering 49 associate degree options and 52 career/certificate programs, Calhoun serves approximately 11,500 students at its 110-acre Decatur campus; its Huntsville/Cummings Research Park site; and at the Limestone Correctional Facility. The college's faculty and staff are well qualified and remain current in their areas of expertise. Over 80 percent of the full-time faculty possess at least a master's degree, and approximately 15 percent hold the doctorate.For over 64 years, Calhoun has been an active member of North Alabama. Graduates of the college permeate the community, and many of them have gone on to complete baccalaureate degrees at other institutions in the area, or have entered the work force after successfully completing programs of study and training.

Calhoun successfully continues to meet the educational and training demands of a unique and highly diverse population. The college also is committed to providing training and education for area business and industry through our Calhoun Workforce Solutions department.

As an institution on the cutting edge of providing excellence in teaching and service, Calhoun has enjoyed local, state, regional, and national distinction. Since 1989, the college has experienced national attention through having seven of its students named as the top community college student in the nation.]]> About Calhoun

Calhoun Community College exemplifies the two-year college mission of commitment to excellence in teaching and service and is the region's leader in education and workforce development. 

The largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality and accessible education to individuals in its four-county service area. Offering 49 associate degree options and 52 career/certificate programs, Calhoun serves approximately 11,500 students at its 110-acre Decatur campus; its Huntsville/Cummings Research Park site; and at the Limestone Correctional Facility. The college's faculty and staff are well qualified and remain current in their areas of expertise. Over 80 percent of the full-time faculty possess at least a master's degree, and approximately 15 percent hold the doctorate.For over 64 years, Calhoun has been an active member of North Alabama. Graduates of the college permeate the community, and many of them have gone on to complete baccalaureate degrees at other institutions in the area, or have entered the work force after successfully completing programs of study and training.

Calhoun successfully continues to meet the educational and training demands of a unique and highly diverse population. The college also is committed to providing training and education for area business and industry through our Calhoun Workforce Solutions department.

As an institution on the cutting edge of providing excellence in teaching and service, Calhoun has enjoyed local, state, regional, and national distinction. Since 1989, the college has experienced national attention through having seven of its students named as the top community college student in the nation.]]>