International Students
Thank you for your interest in attending Sierra College as an international student. Which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make!
We encourage you to get to know more about Sierra College, our programs and services.
Sierra College International Students
- We offer a very personal approach and are always happy to assist our students. We understand the special needs of our international students and will help you from the moment you apply all the way through to meeting your educational goals.
- We provide assistance with housing, registration, developing an educational plan, selecting courses, assistance with visa and status matters, and monitoring your progress.
- You will be encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities including clubs, sports, music, and travel.
- Our focus is on student learning and high quality teaching, not research and publications. Sierra College has smaller student to teacher ratios. Individual counseling and tutoring services are also available at no cost.
Translated StudyUSA.com factsheets:
Estimated Living Expenses and Fees:
This is a listing of estimated fees and expenses for international students attending Sierra College. This information may be used as a guideline; costs of living, books, etc. may vary per student.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee (non-refundable; however, funds are credited toward tuition at the time of registration) | $100 |
| Annual Tuition and Fees (Fees based on 24 units - 12 units per semester - Fall & Spring. Actual fees are determined by the number of units students select to enroll in.) | |
| Enrollment Fee ($36 per unit) | $864 |
| Non-Resident Tuition ($190 per unit) | $4560 |
| *Capital Outlay Fee ($20 per unit) | $480 |
| Campus Health Services Fee | $32 |
| Sierra College Mandatory Health Insurance | $1076 |
| Books | $400 |
| Student Center Fee | $10 |
| Total College Expenses | $7422 |
| Annual Estimated Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing (including room & meals) | $6380 |
| Living Expenses: Off-Campus Housing (estimated) | $7200 |
| Personal expenses (transportation, clothes, recreation, etc) | $2198** |
| ** Living expenses may vary with individual student needs and tastes. | |
| Total Estimated Living Expenses and Tuition Fees | $16,000 |
Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.
*Foreign Citizen/Resident Capital Outlay Fee: In addition to enrollment fees and non-resident tuition, foreign students (Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents, and F-1 student visa holders) are required to pay a Foreign Citizen/Resident Capital Outlay fee of $5 per unit. This fee is mandatory unless the student can show “economic hardship”. In this case, economic hardship” is defined as victims of persecution or discrimination in the country of citizenship and residency, or one who is a recipient of Aid to Families with Dependent children, the Supplemental Income/State Supplementary Program, or a general assistance program.
(Effective Fall 2011)
Contact
- J 8
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677 -
M-Th: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- internationalstudents@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7330
- (916) 630-4522
Alistair Turner Outreach Specialist
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- J 8F
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- aturner@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7374
- (916) 630-4522
Darlene Nelson Student Services Technician, International Student
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- J 8
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- dnelson@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7330
- (916) 630-4522
Kristen Lopez International Student Counselor
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- L 141
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- kkawada@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7331
- (916) 630-4522