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The following checklist is for international students who want to take at least some of their courses at Piedmont Tech. If you want to take all of your classes online, please see our admissions requirements for Distance Learning students.
 

1. Apply for Admission

Select one of the following application methods:

2. Provide Education Records

Provide one of the following:

  • Certified English translation of your high school record

  • Copy of your high school diploma

  • Certified English translation of your university record

3. Demonstrate Language Proficiency

Provide acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination scores, or documentation of university-level English (subject to approval by Piedmont Technical College staff).

  • Computerized version score: "173" or higher

  • Written version score: "500" or higher

4. Provide Test Scores

Provide copies of SAT or ACT scores or take a placement test at Piedmont Technical College.

5. Complete Affidavit of Support Form

6. Complete International Student SEVIS Registration Form
 

Piedmont Tech will issue an acceptance letter to you after the above six steps are completed. After receiving your letter, you must also complete this final step:
 

7. Deposit Money in Escrow Account

Deposit $6,556.00 in an escrow account at Piedmont Technical College to cover the cost of your tuition for your first and last semesters. Piedmont Technical College will process your Form I-20 once the $6,556.00 deposit has been received by the college.
 

Estimated Budget

The following information is provided as a guide to help you estimate your college and living expenses:

Tuition for 2 Semesters

$6,556.00

Books for 2 semesters

$1,000.00

Housing
Housing is unavailable on campus. Rooms or apartments may be available off campus for $350-450 per month.

$4,800.00

Food

$3,000.00

Transportation
Public transportation is not available. Most international students purchase used automobiles.  Estimate includes cost of automobile, required insurance, and fuel for 1 year.

$5,000

Personal Expenses

$1,500

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Total Estimate for 1 Year:         $21,856.00