We are here to help you every step of the way!
Applying to a school in another country can be a daunting task, but we are here to help you every step of the way. If at any point you have a question, you can always reach out to our International Admissions Team for help.
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Transcripts & English Proficiency
Step 2.1: Submit Transcripts
Step 2.2: Take English Proficiency Exam
Step 3: Scholarships & Financial Aid
Step 3.1: Explore Scholarship Opportunities
Step 3.2: Receive and Review Your Financial Aid Offer
Step 3.3: Send Proof of Funds
Step 4: Make Your Deposit
Step 5: Obtain I-20 Certificate of Eligibility and F1 Student Visa
Step 5.1 - Fill out the I-20 Information Form
Step 5.2 - Start Your F-1 Visa Process
Step 6: Complete HU Forms for Campus Life
Step 7: Make Your Travel Arrangements
Step 2: Transcripts & English Proficiency
The second step in the process involves two parts:
Step 2.1 - HU aims to review each student’s application fairly and consistently, so we require a third-party evaluation of international transcripts to provide an official English translation and American GPA conversion. Learn how to submit your transcripts in Step 2.1 below.
Step 2.2 - International students must take an English proficiency exam to show they have the language skills needed to succeed academically and fully participate in campus life at Huntington University. If you are from an English-speaking country or believe your English is fluent, you may be approved for a waiver. Learn which English proficiency exam scores are accepted in Step 2.2 below.
Huntington University requires an official transcript which has been converted to the US grading scale. This is because we require your high school GPA equivalent to meet or exceed 2.3 on a 4.0 on the US grading scale. Students who are transferring from a post-secondary institution must meet or exceed a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
You can submit your Official Transcript for evaluation through one of these sites:
Transcript Evaluation Service | Evaluation Type | Cost | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic High School Evaluation | $95 for initial application $45 to update | Any student who has not completed post-secondary coursework. | |
Course-by-Course Evaluation | $190 for initial application $80 to update | Any student who has completed post-secondary coursework. | |
WES Basic Course-by-Course Evaluation | $170 | Students who are not athletes and either have or have not completed post-secondary coursework. |
*Note: If you are transferring from a US-based post-secondary institution or high school, you may not need to use the above service(s) to process your transcript. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Take one English Proficiency Exam and submit your score:
English Proficiency Service | Type | Cost | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language | $235 | Score required: 4.0 or above | |
International English Language Testing System | Varies | Score required: 6.0 or above | |
Language App | Around $50 | Score required: 105 or above | |
Standardized test used in the USA | Around $60 | English score of 500 or above |
Scholarship Opportunities
Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for USA government, state, or county scholarships. But there are a number of scholarship opportunities that can help you cover the cost of your tuition*:
Freshman | ||
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Freshman Academic Awards are based on the student’s high school GPA. All regularly admitted freshmen will receive one of these awards without any additional application. | ||
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP | $15,000 | GPA: 3.95 and above |
DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP | $13,000 | GPA: 3.6-3.94 |
FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP | $12,000 | GPA: 3.3-3.59 |
TRUSTEE GRANT | $10,000 | GPA: 2.9-3.29 |
MERILLAT GRANT | $6,000 | GPA: 2.89 and below |
*Academic Awards are renewable for a total of eight semesters. Students must show satisfactory academic progress to renew the scholarship each year. The scholarships do not apply to room and board. | ||
Transfer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Academic Awards* are available to students who will have at least 12 earned credit hours and are at least one semester removed from high school. Our Transfer Academic Award maximum is $14,000 per year. Transfer students who wish to be reviewed for an Academic Award must send official college transcripts to Huntington University. HU will award transfer students the highest academic scholarship for which they qualify based upon their college transfer cumulative GPA. | ||
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP | $14,000 | 3.5 Cumulative College GPA |
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP | $12,000 | 2.8-3.49 Cumulative College GPA |
TRANSFER GRANT | $10,000 | 2.0-2.79 Cumulative College GPA |
| *Academic Awards are renewable for a total of eight semesters. Students must show satisfactory academic progress to renew the scholarship each year. The scholarships do not apply to room and board. | ||
Forester Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS | Varies | Recruited student athletes. |
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI GRANT | $1,500 | Student must be a dependent of a Huntington University/Huntington College graduate. |
MATCHING CHURCH GRANT | Up to $1,000 | HU will match up to $1,000 in scholarship from the student’s local church. Scholarship commitment must be submitted by August 1. View the Matching Church Grant PDF for more details. |
CHURCH SERVICE GRANT | $1,000 | Student is a dependent of a full-time minister or missionary. |
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY UNITED BRETHREN GRANT | $4,000 | Student regularly attends and is involved with a United Brethren in Christ Church. |
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP | Full Tuition | International students who would like to apply for this scholarship should complete and submit the scholarship application form by March 1st. |
| PERFORMANCE AWARDS | Varies | Based upon recommendation of art, communication, digital media arts, english, music, or theatre faculty. Visit the Department and Performance Awards page for more details. |
Additional Scholarship Opportunities | ||
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| The organizations below offer additional scholarship opportunities! Be sure to research each scholarship before applying. Remember, a trustworthy organization will never require payment to be considered for a scholarship. | ||
Step 4: Submit Your Enrollment Deposit
To officially commit to Huntington University and secure your place in our campus community, you must submit your $200 USD student enrollment deposit. Once your deposit is received, our team can begin processing your immigration paperwork, including your Form I-20, to help you prepare to apply for a student visa. Log in to your Slate account to pay the deposit.
Step 5: Obtain Your I-20 and Apply for Your Student Visa
Log in to your Slate account to complete the I-20 form. After your I-20 has been issued, you will begin the F-1 student visa process:
- Complete the online DS-160 Nonimmigrant VISA Application (Be sure to have your I-20 form and passport with you.)
- Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
- Schedule your F-1 Visa interview at the U.S. embassy closest to you. For your interview, be sure to take the following documents with you:
- Passport
- I-20
- SEVIS fee receipt
- Acceptance Letter from HU
- Bank Statements used for the I-20 application
- Proof of documentation that you will return to your country after you finish your program at HU
Step 6: Complete Your HU Forms
Log in to your Slate account to complete your forms for housing, HU student ID, class registration, parking waiver, course materials, and more!
Step 7: Make Your Travel Arrangements to HU!
When booking your flight* to the US, please plan to arrive at the Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is the nearest airport to our campus and the most convenient arrival point for new international students. Huntington University staff will provide your transportation from the Fort Wayne International Airport to the HU campus.
*Before purchasing your ticket, please contact Sarah Rickerd, Director of International Recruitment & Student Success, to ensure your arrival date and time are approved.