Admission of International Students

Steps to Apply

All international students enrolled in an academic or language program at Cochise College are issued an F-1 student visa. Students applying to Cochise College must be 18 years of age or older and have successfully completed high school or an equivalency exam (GED). Below is a list of required documents/items International Students must submit to the Cochise College International Student Office (ISO) in order to be considered for admissions at Cochise College. If you have questions, please contact the ISO by e-mail at intl@cochise.edu or by phone at (800) 966-7943.

  1. Application
  2. Nonrefundable Application Fee
  3. Copy of a Valid Passport
  4. Bank Statement/Letter
  5. Financial Guarantee Form
  6. Education Record
  7. Student Health Record
  8. Proof of Health Insurance
  9. Transfer Students
  • International Students transferring from a college or university within the United States are required to inform their current institution the intent to transfer to Cochise College and submit a Transfer Authorization form.
  • A copy of the student VISA and copies of all I-20s issued is required.
  • Completed application packets must be sent to: Cochise College, International Student Office, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas, AZ 85607-6190.

Border Commuter Students

Border commuter students from Mexico are permitted to attend Cochise College part time or full time. These students must apply for an F-1 student visa prior to attending. The I-20 will be issued to students once the following documents have been submitted to the International Student Office:

  1. Application for admission;
  2. A one-time application fee of $20 for part-time or $50 for full-time students in bank draft or U.S. check payable to Cochise College;
  3. Official high school transcripts, or certificate or diploma, with cost of translation paid by the student;
  4. Student health form; and
  5. Bank guarantee form.

Information on obtaining an F-1 international packet is available at www.cochise.edu/sonora or www.cochise.edu/international or from the International Student Office at (520) 417-4758 or (800) 966-7943.

Health Insurance

All F-1 students who have an I-20 issued by Cochise College and who are living in the United States are required to have the approved health insurance plan.