International Students

Application Information


Thank you for your interest in Messenger College. You will find listed items necessary for the enrollment of all international students. All requirements must be met before Messenger College can issue an I-20 form.

1. Application for Admission – You must indicate a major

2. $35.00 Application Fee

3. Health Form with TB skin test results
(If the skin test is positive, a chest x-ray with a physician’s diagnosis will be necessary.)

4. High School and College transcript(s)
(Transcripts must be sent directly from each school that you have attended to the Office of Admissions. Request forms are included in the admissions packet.)

5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 535 is required if English is not your first language, or if English is not the official language of your country of origin.

6. 1-2 Page autobiographical sketch including your conversion, spiritual growth, and involvement in Christian service.

7. Three (3) recommendations. One recommendation must be from a pastor, and two from employers or teachers.

8. Certified Financial Statement indicating the student will be able to pay all of his/her college expenses. Statement must be mailed and received before an I-20 will be issued. (pdf/doc)

9. Insurance – A statement of medical insurance is required of all students upon arrival. The certificate of medical insurance must be presented prior to the first day of classes and must be renewed each semester while attending Messenger College.

10. Housing Requirements – All international students are required to live in the college dorms to the extent that space is available. Different arrangements can be made if married, living with parents, or excused by the V.P. for Student Affairs.

11. Once your application to Messenger College has been accepted, Messenger College must receive payment for the first semester of study before issuing an I-20 form. The sum of $4,655 U.S. Dollars in addition to the cost of transportation to country of origin is required.