Martin Luther College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. After the following conditions have been met and the student has been admitted by the Admissions Office, the student is issued an I-20 form. Those admitted may also apply for and be considered for financial aid.
- The applications of international students from missions or congregations in fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod are processed after consultation with the missionary or person in ministry from the international site.
- Applications from other international students are considered on an individual basis. Applicants need to demonstrate the educational background necessary to meet the college’s academic requirements.
- International students submit authorized English translations of their high school transcript and transcripts from any other colleges they may have attended.
- International students whose native language is not English need to demonstrate English proficiency by achieving a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or higher (paper-based) or 215 or higher (computer-based), or 80 or higher (internet-based). MLC’s code number for the TOEFL exam is 6435.
- International students are required to provide proof of ability to meet the financial obligations of tuition, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses in accord with federal law. Student’s may inquire about campus employment and grant eligibility.
