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Financial documents are required by the US government for visa processing, and by 51±¬ÁÏ for scholarship purposes. These documents are kept private.  51±¬ÁÏ is need blind for admissions purposes.

• Bank statements: Upload the bank statement of your parent(s). The money in the account needs to be available to fund your education. 
  Even if you have a sponsor, you must still upload your parent(s)’s bank statement. 
  The bank statement should be as recent as possible, no more than 6 months old.  
• Income statements: Upload a statement that shows how much your parents currently earn over a week, month, or year. 
  These could be a tax document, pay stub, or letter of appointment.  
• Sponsor forms: A sponsor is someone other than your parents who is paying for part or all of your education.
  Your sponsor will commit to paying for a certain amount of your education.  
  A bank statement and/or income statement is also needed from the sponsor.  
  Please use the International Student Financial Sponsorship Form.
• Financial aid form: This can be found on your checklist or . 
  This information does not affect your chances of being admitted to 51±¬ÁÏ; it is used solely for the purposes of financial aid. 
  After you submit the form, it may take 2–3 business days for this item to be checked off your checklist.  

The high school transcript must be sent by your high school directly to intladm@calvin.edu or to your admissions counselor. 

If you have attended university, they must also send an official transcript.

Transcripts sent by the student cannot be accepted; they must come directly from the institution you attended.

Test results are considered in addition to your grades from high school. Information about your country's grading system will be considered when we assess your transcript. We will usually consult with you and the Educational Advising Center nearest your home if there is a need for clarification.

51±¬ÁÏ is now test optional, with the exception of the English Proficiency requirements.

These guidelines are for international undergraduate students only. Graduate students should refer to international graduate information.

International/national exam results are required (IGCSE, AS/A-Levels, IB, WASSCE, etc.), if applicable to your school's curriculum. If you have not yet taken the exam, we can determine an admission decision with your official transcript. The results must still be submitted after you complete the exam.

Results and transcripts submitted by the student cannot be accepted. Your exam results must be sent directly from your school or the testing company to your 51±¬ÁÏ admissions counselor. In the case of online exam verification, please send your credentials (i.e. WAEC scratch card) to your admissions counselor. 

51±¬ÁÏ grants course credit for high school level exams with qualifying scores through advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and A-level Cambridge exams.

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We strongly encourage all students to consult their local advising center as they begin the application process, as they can provide valuable advice about testing, financial aid, and immigration issues.

International applicants whose first language is not English should meet one or more of the following English proficiency requirements for regular admission to 51±¬ÁÏ.

See complete information about English Language Proficiency.

You must have a valid passport in order to start the visa application process. 

If you do not have a valid passport, we recommend starting the application as soon as possible.