School of the Spirit

International Applicants

Pastor Rod Parsley and Valor Christian College welcomes students from around the world to apply for admission, Valor is authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

Admissions Requirements
To be considered for enrollment at Valor, international applicants must:
  • Meet the same application requirements as domestic applicants
  • Submit all additional and required documents for international applicants as listed below


Official Application and Deadlines

Application must be completed in English.
Applications must be submitted by the indicated deadline to be considered for enrollment. However, because immigration paperwork usually takes extra time, we recommend that you apply early. (Applications must be filled out completely, signed and dated)

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester (begins in August) July 15th
Spring Semester (begins in January) November 15th


Application Fee

All applicants are required to submit a $75 non-refundable application fee in U.S. currency in the form of international money order or a cashier’s check made payable to Valor Christian College and bear the name of the applicant on it. The application fee should be sent (preferably with the application) to:

Valor Christian College
Office of International Admissions
PO Box 800
Columbus, OH 43216-0800 USA


Academic Records

Official transcripts from High School and all post secondary schools and colleges/universities, previously or currently attended (translated into English; translated notarized copies must be accompanied by official transcripts in your native language) should be sent to Valor admissions office. We require a record of the courses completed and the marks attained for each class.

Photocopies of original documents must have the signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. The signature and the seal must be original and separate from the photographic image.


Financial Support

Valor Christian College does not provide any kind of financial aid or scholarships. It is necessary that international applicants show proof of financial support. Applicants are required to submit a Notarized Financial Certification Form and a Notarized Affidavit of Sponsorship with a bank statement from their financial institution and other proof of income if required (refer to Finance Requirements Section). Affidavit of Sponsorship is a part of the application process and is required before the I-20 A-B form is issued. Affidavit of Sponsorship provides us with information of the student’s sponsor and includes bank verification of funds. For details refer for Financial Requirements section.

When all application forms are submitted, Financial Requirements are met and we have sufficient proof of your financial stability, your file will be taken to the Admissions Committee to be reviewed. This process normally takes 5 business days. If you are accepted you will need to pay for one full academic year of tuition and fees in advance (see Finance Requirements section). Upon receiving your payment, we will mail you the I-20 form (required for receiving the Visa), along with the acceptance letters and a letter from us to the embassy of your country.

Notes: Please use your name consistently. Use your complete name when filling out the application and other forms. Inconsistent use of names (example: rotation of your first and last names) may prevent proper processing of I-20 and applications.

Make sure that when you are completing the application form, you write in every single line of the application. If something does not apply to you, please mark N/A and continue. This will make the process of reviewing your application faster.


English Requirements

It is required that all Valor applicants are proficient in the English language. Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from taking TOEFL exam. The following is a list of recognized English speaking countries:

Antigua Grenada
Australia Irish Republic
Bahamas Jamaica
Barbados Malawi
Barbuda New Zealand
Belize Papua New Guinea
Bermuda St. Kitts & Nevis
Canada (Unless from Quebec) St. Lucia
Dominica St. Vincent & Grenadines
Fiji United Kingdom
Grand Cayman Islands Virgin Islands


Note: Students from Puerto Rico need to submit TOEFL scores.

Applicants whose native language is not English or if native country is not listed above are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before they can be considered for admissions. To find out information about test times and locations you can contact:

TOEFL Educational Testing Service
Box 6154
Princeton, NJ, 08541-6154
U.S.A.
Phone: 609-771-7760
Fax: 609-771-7765

You can also visit the official TOEFL web-site at http://www.toefl.org

Required Score for admission is 550 (paper test) or 213 (computerized test). Results of the exam must be sent to Valor Admissions Office. If you do not pass the test you will have to study and try to pass the exam again.

Note: All of the forms must be submitted before your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Additional Documents for International Transfer Students within the U.S.:

Students transferring from another college within the U.S. must submit the above materials as well as the following:


Copies of I-20 and I-94

All transfer students must submit copies of all previous I-20, Passport and I-94 forms.


International Student Advisor Report

Transfer students need to submit an International Student Advisor Report form from previous college, which will verify your current immigration status (please contact Valor International Admissions office for the form).


Finance Requirements

Valor does not provide any type of financial assistance or scholarships. The financial requirements consist of completing the Financial Certification Form and the Affidavit of Support (Only completed when the student will have someone else support him/her during their time in the U.S.) Both of these documents need to be notarized and accompanied by appropriate documentation. International students are ineligible to work off-campus while studying in the U.S. On-campus employment is limited to 20 hours a week. Employment is not guaranteed. On-campus employment may not be used as a source of income when filling out Affidavit of Sponsorship/Financial Certification Form. Spouses of international students are not permitted to hold any type of employment while in the U.S. Hence, all international applicants must show proof of financial support for each year of enrollment at Valor Christian College.

All international students must be full-time (12+ credit hours per semester). The amounts listed below are subject to change without notice.

Medical Insurance is required. The cost listed is approximate and may vary with each individual student.

Note: All single applicants age 23 and younger are required to stay in the Residence Halls (Dorms) during their first year of enrollment. Married couples are not allowed to live on campus.

Cost to Attend

Single Applicants

Cost to attend one year – Single Applicants (Does not include Dorm Cost)

Tuition $3,000
Books $600 *Approximately
Security Fee $80
Registration Fee $70
Student Activity Fee $60
Graduation Fee $84
Computer Lab Fee $40
Parking Permit $50 (If applicable)
Health Insurance $1000 *Approximately
Living Expenses $11,000
Total Cost: $15,984


Married Applicants

Cost to attend one year - Married Applicants
Family of two for one year (one spouse enrolled)

Tuition $3,000
Books $600 *Approximately
Security Fee $80
Registration Fee $70
Student Activity Fee $60
Graduation Fee $84
Computer Lab Fee $40
Parking Permit $50 (If applicable)
Health Insurance $2500 *Approximately
Living Expenses $20,000
Total Cost: $26,484


If you are married and have dependent children, you must show proof of an additional $2,000 per child under 12 years old and $4,000 for each dependent child 12 years and older. Additional funds will be required for each child’s health insurance.

Note: Valor Christian College requires that all married students relocate with their spouses and dependent children. No exceptions will be made.

Resident Halls Cost per year
Dorms security Deposit $300 (one time, 1st Semester only)
Resident Hall Rent $2,000
Resident Hall Activity Fee $60


Paying Tuition and Fees

All accepted international applicants are required to pay tuition and fees in full for one academic year. All students who are required to live in the Residence Halls are required to pay tuition, fees and dorm cost for one academic year. No exceptions will be made. The form I-20 will not be issued until full payment has been made, payments must be made in U.S. Currency.

Residence Hall students will need to pay $6,344 ($3,000-tuition, $600-text books, $300–one time security deposit, $2,000–rent, $60–Dorm fee, $80-Security Fee, $70-Registration Fee, $60-Student Activity Fee, $84-Graduation fee, $40-Computer Lab fee, $50-Parking permit).

Non-Residence Hall students will need to pay $3,984 ($3,000-tuition, $600-text books, $80-Security Fee, $70-Registration Fee, $60-Student Activity Fee, $84-Graduation fee, $40-Computer Lab fee, $50-Parking permit).

You will not have to pay for Health Insurance until you arrive in the U.S. Your health provider must be from the U.S. You will receive a number of options of health insurance providers during orientation. Living expenses are not paid to Valor. But Valor must have documentation that you are able to live and study without having to work during your stay in the country.

All payments must be submitted in the form of an international money order, cashier’s check made payable to Valor Christian College, a credit card or a Wired Transfer.

The eligibility I-20 form, which is required for issuance of the Visa, will be mailed only upon receipt of a full payment.

For more information regarding methods of payments or fees you may contact the finance office at 614.837.1990 Ext 174.


Completing Affidavit of Sponsorship/Financial Certification Form

All applicants must fill out the Financial Certification Form (See Forms section at the end of this booklet).

If the student is supporting him/herself, he/she must submit Financial Certification Form and bank statement(s) (in student’s name). Funds in bank must be sufficient for ALL years of study.

If the student is being sponsored, the student must submit the Financial Certification Form. The student’s sponsor(s) must submit the Affidavit of Sponsorship form with appropriate documents. The sponsor may be an organization, a relative, church or government, or a combination of these. If an applicant has more than one sponsor, each person providing financial support needs to provide a separate Affidavit of Sponsorship.

Affidavit of Sponsorship must be completely filled out and notarized. Please pay attention to the instruction page and follow the directions thoroughly. If the forms are not properly filled out when submitted they will be returned to the applicant.

Make sure to provide ALL of the supporting financial information for the Affidavit of Support as indicated in instructions, i.e. bank statement(s), employment letter(s), etc. Do not leave any spaces blank. Both Affidavit of Support and bank statement(s) must indicate that you have the required amount or more ($15,984 for single students, $26,484 for married students with no children, etc.) available for each year of enrollment at Valor. All forms must be in English and the amounts shown in U.S. Dollars.


Enrollment/Academic Requirements

  • All international students must be enrolled full-time, which is 12 or more credit hours per semester.
  • All international students are required to carry health insurance at ALL times while attending Valor. Students must purchase insurance first week of registration or provide proof of medical coverage through another source.
  • All international students must be in good standing with U.S. Immigration at all times during enrollment at Valor. Students are required to have a valid passport and I-20 form throughout their studies at Valor.
  • All international students will need to maintain their status. No off-campus employment is allowed. On-campus employment is limited to part-time only. Spouses of international students are not allowed to hold any type of employment during their duration of stay in the U.S.
  • If you have any further questions in regards to the International Admissions process, you can e-mail our International Admissions Office at: admissions@valorcollege.com or call us at 614-837-4088 in the U.S. Call 888.78VALOR (8-2567).


Forms

Click the links below in order to view the forms.

Welcome Letter
Affidavit of Sponsorship Form
Financial Certification Form
How We Can Help You