Admissions Requirements for International Undergraduate Students

1. International Student Application	Complete and sign the International Student Application before sending it back to International Student Services (ISS).
2. Franklin University Financial Statement for F-1 students	This is needed to indicate the third-party guarantor of financial support, known as the sponsor. Your sponsor can complete the form in the application packet, submit a sponsorship letter addressed to International Student Services, or submit an I-134 Affidavit of Support (U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only).
3. Bank statements from your sponsor	The financial statement must be accompanied by a statement from the sponsor’s bank or financial institution to verify the availability of funds.
4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) -0R- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	TOEFL or IELTS test scores are needed to demonstrate English language proficiency. A free English as a Second Language (ESL) placement test will also be required when you arrive in the country. The minimum TOEFL score required by Franklin University is: Paper based: 430 Computer based: 117 Internet based: 39 Franklin School Code: 1229 The minimum IELTS score required by Franklin University is: 4.5 Note: The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived if you are from an English speaking country or if you are currently residing in the U.S. Get an official list of English speaking countries.
5. Transfer Form	If you are transferring from another U.S. institution to Franklin, and you are an F-1 student, the transfer form must to be signed by the designated school official at your former school.
6. Copies of your visa, passport, I-94 card, and I-20	Students in the United States: These documents need to be submitted with your application if you are in the United States at the time you apply. Out of Country Students: If you are out of the country we will make copies of your documents when you arrive in Columbus.
7. A $40 application Fee	Your payment options are: cash, credit card, debit card, money order, or personal check.

English Speaking Countries

The following list indicates countries where English is the official language. Students from these countries are not required to complete the TOEFL or IELTS as part of the admissions process.

Antigua and Barbuda	Australia	Bahamas	Barbados
Belize	Bermuda	Botswana	Canada (all provinces except Quebec)
Cayman Islands	Dominica	Fiji	Gambia
Ghana	Grenada	Guyana	Ireland
Jamaica	Kenya	Kiribati	Lesotho
Liberia	Malta	Marshall Islands	Mauritius
Micronesia	Nauru	New Zealand	Nigeria
Philippines	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Saint Lucia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sierra Leone	Solomon Islands	Swaziland	Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago	Uganda	United Kingdom	Virgin Islands
Zambia	Zimbabwe

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