International Students
Admission Requirements and Procedures for International Students
For purposes of admission, an international student is defined as a student who is not a United States citizen or does not have permanent residency status (Green Card) or who is or will be temporarily in the U.S. in a non-immigrant status.
Admissions Deadlines
Due to the additional processing time needed for international applicants, applications for admission and all supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, evaluations of coursework, tests, and the Financial Guarantee Statement) must be submitted by the following dates for each semester:
Fall Admission: June 15
Spring Admission: October 15
In order to make the application process as smooth as possible please read and follow these steps.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Post-Acceptance Information
Upon acceptance, paid deposit, and verification of financial ability, a Form I-20 will be issued to the student. A housing deposit of US $300 is required to reserve space in the residence hall and classrooms.
Scholarship Information
The United States government and the State of Georgia do not make financial aid available to international students. However, international students are eligible for merit or talent based scholarships at Young Harris College, which are listed below:
Academic Merit - The Young Harris College application for admission is the scholarship application. Scholarship amounts range from $9,000 to $14,000.
Athletic - Scholarships are offered in men's baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, and golf, and women's basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, cross country, and golf. Amounts vary based on talent. Please contact the appropriate coach if interested.
Fine Arts - Scholarships offered in music, art, theatre, and musical theatre by audition or portfolio and interview. Scholarships range from $500 to $4,000.
Contact Information
International Admissions
Young Harris College
P.O. Box 116
Young Harris, GA 30582 USA
(706) 379-3111
Fax: (706) 379-3108
pemcquade1@yhc.edu