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Application Questions

  1. Is there an application fee?
    No, there is no application fee.
  2. If I already have insurance, do I need to enroll in MCCs insurance?
    Yes, F-1 students are required to have the health insurance provided by MCC. The only exception is if your country is sponsoring your insurance.
  3. What if I don’t have an I-94?
    You may access your I-94 at US Customs and Border Protection's I-94 page. If you came to the US and went through a machine border, then you won’t get an I-94. Let us know, and we will waive it from your application.
  4. Can I submit multiple bank statements or have multiple sponsors?
    Yes, each sponsor must provide official bank statements and sign separate financial affidavits.
  5. What if I don’t have an EAD card?
    Please email us at iss@mccneb.edu, and we will remove the requirement from your application.

Transcripts and Transferring In Credits

  1. How can I send my official transcript?
    Request an official electronic transcript to be sent from your other college or university to be emailed directly to International Student Services at iss@mccneb.edu.
  2. May I transfer my credits to MCC?
    Yes. The MCC Registrar's Office reviews transcripts and determine which credits can be transferred in.
  3. What if I don’t have grades because I am taking ESL classes?
    Please provide an unofficial transcript or a class schedule in order for ISS to have an idea of the classes you are in. Please upload the information in your online account. 
  4. What if I don’t have a transcript because I didn’t finish my first semester yet?
    Please upload your current schedule and email us at iss@mccneb.edu to let us know when your first semester will be over.

General Questions

  • Can I just take some classes at MCC and not transfer?
    Yes, you may apply as a transient/visiting F-1 student. You will not need to work with International Student Services. You will work with Enrollment Services and a Success Navigator. Please follow the steps at Registration Information.
  • When will I get an I-20 from MCC?
    You will get an I-20 after your current institution transfers your SEVIS record to us. After you submit your documents to ISS, you will get your I-20 20 from ISS.