regulations. The ISS staff assists international students through each step of the international admissions process including explaining and applying immigration regulations related to educational planning, cultural adaptation, and other areas of concern. Additionally, Santa Fe College is committed to providing open access to all who desire to obtain an academic career, including children of migrant workers, students with DACA status and undocumented students. For more information, visit the International Center in Building S, rom 310, call 352-395-5504, email international@sfcollege.edu, or visit www.sfcollege.edu/iss. Application Process Santa Fe College considers any individual who is not a United States (U.S.) citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident as "international" for purposes of admission. Prospective international students are required to submit all necessary paperwork for admission to the International Student Services office by the application deadlines as described at www.sfcollge.edu/iss. The online application for international admission, international student application checklist, and deadlines for international student admission can be accessed at: www.sfcollege.edu/iss. F-1 Student Visas for International Students: Santa Fe College is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enroll nonimmigrant students and to issue nonimmigrant documents to support prospective student requests for the F-1 Student Visa. Prospective international students who obtain admission to Santa Fe College will receive documents and instructions from ISS to support the F-1 Student Visa application process. Contact international@sfcollege.edu for more information. Check-in Requirement Prospective/new international students with an F-1 Visa must check in at the International Student Services office (located in S-310) prior to registering for classes. Students must bring original documentation (including valid passport and visa, immigration document, and arrival/entry document) to confirm your nonimmigrant status in the United States. International Insurance Requirement All F-1 students at Santa Fe College must be insured by a health and accident insurance plan that meets minimum requirements established by the Florida State University System. SF students may purchase the Santa Fe College international student insurance plan from Insurance for Students (IFS) at www.insuranceforstudents.com/santafe. Alternatively, international students may request a waiver of the mandatory Santa Fe College international student insurance plan by demonstrating enrollment in an alternate health insurance plan that is comparable in health and accident insurance coverage. To obtain an "Alternate Insurance Waiver Form," please visit www.insuranceforstudents.com/santafe.
Developmental Education and English as a Second Language Developmental Education College Preparatory, Adult Ed, and ESL Faculty: M. Dicks, A. DiRienzo, J. Falt, T. Fojtik, D. Graziani, D. Henriksen, P. Kunkel, B. Middleton, S. Murphy, M. Rinehart, L. Severino-Woolsey, C. Sullander-Smith, M. Swope, A. Weigl In support of academic achievement, Santa Fe College has a Learning Commons that provides academic support in mathematics, reading, writing, and other disciplines. This service is offered to students at all levels. Students may be referred to the Learning Commons by instructors or may seek additional help independently. All tutoring and other Learning Commons supports are free of charge to SF students. The ESL (EAP) program provides instruction in the spoken and written language for non-native English students. Students participate in small-group instruction and individual practice to develop the English language skills needed to succeed in academic and vocational classes. Listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural adaptation are emphasized. Degree-seeking students who are required to complete placement testing and whose college entry placement scores are below the state and institutional college level placement scores shall enroll in the appropriate College Preparatory courses prior to enrolling in college level courses. The College Preparatory courses are:
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