Once students are nominated by their home university, St. Cloud State University will work with the student to ensure the required paperwork is submitted. Please find information about the application process below.
Students complete the application to St. Cloud State through our online application portal. Please find the application links below. To access the form, students will need to create a user account and upload general information.
Applicants must submit all required documents by the application deadline. All documents must be written in English. If written in another language, an official English translation must be attached. All documents must be submitted via the online application.
English proficiency requirements for Semester at St. Cloud State students are as follows:
English Test Scores (less than two years old):
Additional Options:
*Note - all students applying to the Intensive English Center will require a signed letter of support from the home institution recommending the student take IEC courses.
Financial documentation is required for the United States visa document (DS-2019 or I-20). The total amount of financial documentation for Exchange (tuition - waived) students is $9,000 per semester. The total amount of financial documentation for Study Abroad (fee- paying tuition) students is $11,500 per semester. The total amount of financial documentation for students participating in the Intensive English Center is $12,500 per semester. Actual cost of attendance varies.
Please note, for students applying for a year-long program, the financial documentation required is $18,000 for Exchange (tuition - waived), $23,000 for Study Abroad (fee-paying tuition) and $25,000 for IEC (Intensive English Center).
We accept the following for financial documents:
Explore more on the English Proficiency requirements.
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