Financial Aid and Scholarships
Because of restrictions on U.S. government-related financial aid, Eastern Florida State College does not offer traditional need-based financial aid to international students, however international students with an F-1 visa may visit the Financial Aid Office web page for more information regarding scholarship opportunities.
International Linkage Institute Scholarships
F-1 international students are eligible to receive scholarships through the International
Linkage Institute of their own country or region. These scholarships cover the out-of-state
portion of Eastern Florida State College’s tuition and fees.
Each International Linkage Institute has its own criteria for selecting scholarship recipients. Please find the available scholarship information based on the country/region through the links listed below.
- Florida/Brazil Linkage Institute
- Florida/Canada Linkage Institute
- Florida/Caribbean Linkage Institute
- Florida/Costa Rica Linkage Institute
- Florida/Eastern Europe Linkage Institute
- Florida/France Linkage Institute
- Florida/Israel Linkage Institute
- Florida/Japan Linkage Institute
- Florida/Mexico Linkage Institute
- Florida/West Africa Linkage Institute
Application Resource Links
- International Online Application
- Associate Degree International Checklist
- Bachelor Degree International Checklist
- International Transcript Information
- View Academic Calendar
Application Deadlines for Prospective F-1 Visa Students
Students Located INSIDE the U.S.
Fall Term/Mid-August Start ⇒ July 15
Spring Term/Early January Start: ⇒ November 15
Summer Term/Mid May Start: ⇒ April 15
Students Located OUTSIDE the U.S.
Fall Term/Mid-August Start ⇒ June 15
Spring Term/Early January Start: ⇒ October 15
Summer Term/Mid May Start: ⇒ February 15
The application deadline is the date the online application AND all supporting documents must be received by the College in order to process your admission for the desired term. Applications received after the deadline are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Contact iss@easternflorida.edu for information and assistance.
New Student Admissions Inquiries & General Questions
Current Student Advising
Aggie Dobrosielski, Student Advisor
321-433-7516
Hafeezah Begeyeva, Student Advisor
321-433-5923
To make appointments with your assigned advisor, log in to the myEFSC Portal and click the Navigate-Student Resources icon.
Office Hours by Campus
Cocoa: Building 11, Second Floor
Monday-Thursday, 8 AM – 5:30 PM
Melbourne: Building 1, 122
Monday-Thursday, 8 AM – 5:30 PM
Palm Bay & Titusville
Call 321-433-7516 for appointment
Forms and documents for international students at Eastern Florida State College are archived below in alphabetical order. In some cases, more information about the process related to the form may be found on a separate web page in this section. You can also contact International Student Services with questions about any form.
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- Associate Degree International Checklist
- Bachelor Degree International Checklist
- F-1 Departure Request
- F-1 Dependent Request Form
- I-20 Request Form - Associate Degree
- I-20 Request Form - Bachelor Degree
- Insurance Waiver Form
- Maintaining F-1 Student Visa Status
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Instructions
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request Form
- Reduced Course Load Request Form
- Transfer IN Clearance Form
- Visa Interview Tips Flyer