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MPA International Student Requirements

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Step 1: Affidavit of Financial Support

  • All international students must complete the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Financial Affidavit.
  • If you are on a government scholarship, you still need to fill out this form. List your government as your sponsor. Your government does not need to sign.
  • If you are on an athletic scholarship, list ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Athletics as your sponsor. ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ athletics does not need to sign; they must provide your scholarship/award letter.

Step 2: International Student Insurance Agreement Form

  • All students must fill this out, even if your government or athletic scholarship covers your If you have dependents, they will be charged for health insurance.

Step 3: Bank Statement and/or Proof of Financial Support

  • Bank statements in English reflect and certify $34,000 in your or your sponsor’s account (no older than six months).
  • For students sponsored by a government, please provide your “Admissions Purposes Financial Guarantee.â€
  • For students sponsored by Athletics, please provide your scholarship.

Step 4: English Proficiency Requirements

ONE from below:

  • TOEFL – score of 79 or above. Scores can be sent electronically to ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ via school code 4110
  • IELTS â€“ score of 6.5 or above
  • Duolingo English Test â€“ Minimum score of 105 for GRAD
  • PTE minimum score of 58

Step 5: Clear Copy of Your Passport

  • A clear copy of the picture page of your unexpired Passport.

Once you have obtained all your required documents:

  • Please UPLOAD them through this link: , or
  • MAIL them to:

ATTN: International Admissions
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥-Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Mail Stop: 71 ENT
Bakersfield, CA 93311
United States of America

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