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Intercultural
Student FAQ's:
(Frequently
Asked Questions)
Admission & Financial Aid
How do I apply to Houghton?
All students with US
citizenship should follow the regular application instructions
found on Houghton's
application page.
International students need to follow the instructions on the
international student application page.
Are there special application instructions for Canadian students?
Canadian students should follow
the same application instructions as US citizens. The only
difference is that Canadian citizens are not required to submit
SAT-I or ACT scores. To find more information see the
Canadian
Admission Page.
Do I need to speak English to come to Houghton?
Yes. Students from non-English
speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing
Service, or the SAT-I. Students with a paper-based TOEFL score
of 550 or higher, computer-based score of 213 or higher, or an
Internet-based score of 80 or higher may be offered admission,
providing all other factors are acceptable. Houghton's TOEFL
code is 2299. An acceptable Verbal score on the SAT-I will also
fulfill the college's English proficiency requirement.
What do I do about health insurance?
All Houghton College students are
required to have health insurance. If your parents have a health
insurance plan which will cover you during your schooling that
will qualify. However, you should first confirm that their plan
covers you while you are living in the United States (not all
plans do). It is up to you to provide proof of health insurance
to Houghton College. If you do not provide proof of health
insurance that will cover you in the United States, or if you do
not have health insurance, then you will be automatically placed
on the Houghton College student health plan and billed for your
first year.
What financial aid options are available to me?
- TCK's who are US citizens are eligible for US federal
financial aid. International students (except those with dual
citizenship and green card holders) are NOT eligible for federal
aid, however international students may become eligible for
federal loans IF they have a US citizen as a co-signer.
- TCK's who are citizens of New York State are eligible for
state aid. In addition, Canadian citizens may be eligible for
Provincial aid. Most US states (with a couple exceptions) do not
offer reciprocal state aid for New York.
- There are countless sources of outside funding through grants, loans, and scholarships. All students are
strongly encouraged
to pursue these options in addition to seeking federal aid and Houghton aid.
- Houghton College financial aid - see below for more information
What Houghton scholarships should I know about?
- Academic Scholarships - Available to all students.
These range from $1,250 to $7,500 per year and are renewable for 4 years. A
few academic scholarships of $10,000 & $15,000 are available
to select top students in each entering class.
- International Student Scholarships - Available to
all international (non-US citizen) students. These
are need-based with variable amounts.
- David C. Pollock Scholarship - Available for all
TCK or International students. These are need-based with
variable amounts.
- Parental Christian Service Grants - Automatic
grant of $1,500 for all students whose parents are in
full-time Christian ministry.
- Wesleyan Missionary Kid Grants - Automatic grant
of $5,000 for all students whose parents are Wesleyan
missionaries. Additional scholarships
are available for children of Wesleyan missionaries and for
internationals who attend Wesleyan churches overseas.
- Church Matching Grants - Houghton will match
grants from any church or mission organization up to $750.
- Medical Missions Scholarships - Available to all
students who are interested in pursuing a career in medical
missions. Variable amounts.
- Department Scholarships & Other Endowed Scholarships
- A list of other scholarships and grants is available in
the student handbook.
- Athletic scholarships - Available to all students
How do I apply for Houghton scholarships?
All students will be automatically considered for financial aid based upon their Admission Application and their FAFSA (US only)
or Canadians Financial Aid Application. Link to
Student Financial
Services to find more information on student financial aid.
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