International Students
Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) is a public two-year institution serving an 18-county region in west-central Nebraska. We offer a diverse array of educational programs, including associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, all designed to provide accessible, high-quality education at an affordable price. As an international student at our McCook or North Platte campuses, you will have access to:
- Advisors and other campus resources to meet your specific needs
- An orientation designed for international students
- On-campus housing (in North Platte apartment style housing; in McCook traditional dormitory style housing)
- Dining services offers a wide variety of food options
Deadlines
Your application is due by the below deadlines, but does not guarantee admissions for that semester. All paperwork needs to be completed, processed, and interview with the embassy prior to the session start date.
- Fall (August) admittance: Application due July 15.
- Spring (January) admittance: Application due December 5.
Steps to become an MPCC Student:
All submitted paperwork must be in a PDF format.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit TOEFL or DuoLingo test scores for all international students where their home country's official language is not English. If you graduated from a United States high school this requirement is waived.
- Provide an original/official high school transcript or equivalent academic record, plus English translation if not in English. This document needs to have their graduation date or date of completion on it and be signed/stamped by a school official.
- Request all official college transcripts from any US college or university attended be sent to MPCC.
- Provide a bank statement (within the last three months) showing evidence of ability to pay attendance with us for one calendar year of study; include travel expenses, any scholarship funds or other financial support. This amount will be determined by the DSO/PDSO on the campus you will be attending.
- If your education is being sponsored, please provide an affidavit of that financial support.
- Pay a first semester deposit that is determined by the DSO/PDSO on the campus you will be attending. This deposit covers tuition, fees, room/board and books for one academic semester. If you are denied a visa or decide not attend MPCC $100.00 is withheld for processing charges, the remaining amount will be refunded to you.
- Provide written verification from an american or international insurance company that the applicant is covered for physician’s care, hospitalization, and major medical costs while in the U.S.
- Once your I-20 has been created, complete the necessary requirements for acquire a US student visa.
- Arrange for travel & transportation to Nebraska.
- Set up an ACCUPLACER exam with your advisor.
- Register/enroll in courses with your advisor.
- Recommended: Arrange for a power of attorney – or similar arrangement – for your personal and/or financial accounts during your time away from you home country.
- Pack clothing, toiletries, and other personal items.
- Upon arrival in Nebraska meet with an international advisor (DSO) to complete any other I-20 finalization and travel signatures.
Contact Us
Email: internationals@mpcc.edu
