International Student Admissions
What is an International Student?
An international student is a prospective student requesting to receive an I-20 from Southeast Community College to study in the United States on a F-1 visa.
Initial: Students currently living outside the United States coming to Southeast Community College to study.
Transfer: Students who are already studying at a college or university in the United States
and would like to transfer their I-20 to Southeast Community College.
| Semester | Deadline Date | Semester Start-End Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 (Outside of the U.S.) | June 1, 2025 | Aug. 18-Dec. 12, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 (Transfer Student, Within the U.S.) | July 1, 2025 | Aug. 18-Dec. 12, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 (Outside of the U.S.) | Nov. 1, 2024 | Jan. 21-May 16, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 (Transfer Student, Within the U.S.) | Jan. 5, 2025 | Jan. 21-May 16, 2025 |
How to Apply
International Student FAQ
Yes, international students cannot enroll in certificate programs that take one semester
to complete.
Examples include Nursing Assistant, Dietary Manager, Global Studies, and Office Professional.
No, if you have an I-20 and live in Nebraska, you must be enrolled full-time.
No, Southeast Community College does not provide financial aid for international students. International students must demonstrate financial independence to enroll. The only exception is if an international student participates in sports and the coach offers a scholarship.
Yes. The Lincoln campus opened Woodhaven Hall in 2024, a state-of-the-art, three-story residence hall. The Beatrice campus offers both a residence hall and two apartment-style housing options. The Milford campus features two suite-style residence halls and one apartment-style residence hall. For questions about living on campus, contact reslife@southeast.edu.
Yes, international students can work up to 20 hours per week on campus. Jobs are available in the library, coffee shop, childcare center, and other campus offices.
If you live outside the United States, you may take classes online. However, if you have an I-20 and live in Nebraska, you must enroll in at least 9 credits in person, with the remaining credits taken online.
You should email internationaladmissions@southeast.edu if you need to:
- Change your program.
- Request a program extension.
- Update your contact information.
- Report a change of address.
- Take a break from school.
- Travel outside of the United States.
- Transfer to a new school.