We welcome international students who want to attend GCC on an F-1 visa. Please Note! International students pay out-of-state tuition rates. International students must be enrolled in a full-time (minimum 12 credits) program of study. Federal financial assistance is not offered to international students. GCC does not provide campus housing. Application deadline for fall admission is June 1 (transfer application deadline is August 1 for students currently .studying in the United States at the time of application). Application deadline for spring admission is November 1 (transfer application deadline is December 15 for students currently studying in the United States at the time of application). Additional information can be found at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts. How to Apply as an International Student 1. Assemble Forms and Documents View and print the International Student Application Guide to help you gather required forms and documents. You will need to provide at minimum copies of your passport, transcripts and proof English proficiency and financial security. View Application Guide 2. Apply to GCC Complete an online application and submit all required documentation and applicable supplemental forms (available below and in your admissions portal). Apply Online 3. Upon Acceptance All international students pay a $350 I-901 SEVIS fee to cover the DHS’s operational costs for monitoring student status. Students must also submit documentation of immunization. International students must register all immigration documents with the DSO (Designated School Official) within the first two weeks of classes. Additional information can be found at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts Helpful Documents & Links International Student Sponsorship Agreement English Proficiency Waiver Transfer Student Verification International Student Application Checklist