Requirements for Admission

All applicants must submit copies of original secondary educational documents and, if needed, certified English translations to the Office of Admissions. Documents should include year of secondary school graduation, courses undertaken, and marks earned in each course, as well as exam results. Applicants who have taken external examinations, such as the GCE "O" and "A" levels, the Baccalaureate, etc., should submit the results in support of their application.

 
The Center for Education Documentation provides evaluations of educational credentials and course-by-course reports for students educated at foreign secondary schools, colleges, or universities.

BFIT, not the agency, determines the final decision for the acceptance of transfer credit.

If accepted, students must pay the required $100 (U.S.) tuition deposit and $70 (U.S.) for processing the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 Form) in support of their F-1 student visa.

We are also pleased to announce that we have entered into articulation agreements with ASC English and Harvest Institute Palisades Park to serve as our ESL Partners. For students who attend ASC English, you will be offered acceptance to the college if your TOEFL score is at least 79IBT/213CBT/550PBT and you meet the appropriate financial conditions. If you successfully complete ASC's Level 4, students do not have to take the TOEFL exam. For students who attend Harvest Institute Palisades Park, you will be offered acceptance to the college upon successful completion of ESL studies. For further information regarding this articulation agreement, please contact Min Chen, Assistant Director of Admissions at mchen@bfit.edu or 877-400-BFIT x132.

English Language Proficiency

It is extremely important that all applicants demonstrate fluency in English. Completing at least one of the following may do this:

1.    The Test of English as a Foreign Languae (TOEFL) administered by the College Entrance Examination Board.    

2.       Submit a certificate of completion of English as a Second Language program from a recognized language institute. 

3.     Satisfactory completion of the BFIT ESL program.   

Financial Documentation

All international students are expected to have sufficient funds available to cover all academic and living expenses for the duration of their stay in the U.S. As an international applicant, you are required to provide BFIT with a financial statement showing proof of your ability to pay these costs for the first year of study. BFIT has estimated that $25,000 should be sufficient to cover first-year expenses, including tuition, room and board, books and fees.

Application Procedure

1.      Complete the Application for Admission. Click here to submit your application online. A paper version of the application form is also available by mail. Please contact our office at 877-400-BFIT x121 or via email admissions@bfit.edu to request a paper application. Application forms which have been completed by second parties or agents will not be accepted.  

2.     Submit an international money order for $50 (US) to our office with your application. This fee is non-refundable.    

3.      Submit a copy of your secondary school transcript or relevant examination scores. A certified English translation of these documents may be necessary.  Transfer students must also submit a certified copy of their university transcripts and course descriptions. 

4.     Submit evidence of English proficiency.    

5.     Submit a completed Financial Declaration Form or a current bank statement and letter of support from your sponsor. 

When to Apply

Applications and all supporting material should be submitted no later than two months prior to the intended date of enrollment. Applications are generally accepted for the terms beginning in September and January.

Form I-20

BFIT issues the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) in support of the F-1 visa, only after payment of the $70 (U.S.) I-20 processing fee and a $100 (U.S.) tuition deposit. All fees and deposits are non-refundable.

Financial Aid Policy for International Students

BFIT does not offer financial assistance to international students. Students are advised to investigate sources of financial aid in their own countries, such as government agencies, civic organizations, industry, or lending institutions.

International Student Transfer Form

This form should be completed by International Students who have been studying in the U.S. prior to coming to the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT).  Click here to download the form.