InternationalStudents
Join a college community where students from around the world bring their experience, perspective, and culture to campus. We’ll help you navigate every step from application to arrival.
Welcome to Trinidad State
At Trinidad State, international students are an integral part of our diverse community. Students from countries around the world bring their experience, perspective, and background to campus — and our faculty and staff are here to help you adjust and succeed.
Trinidad State opened its doors in 1925 as the first community college in Colorado. Our service area spans eight Colorado counties and two campuses, with degrees and certificates available in nearly 30 areas of study. Across both campuses, you’ll find student-centered environments where instructors, staff, and fellow students are ready to help you reach your educational goals.
“It is my honor, my privilege, to present tonight’s Academic Award for the Emerging Scholar to Sister Mary Helena Matthew. Sister Mary has ventured to a new land, learned a new language, become immersed in several new cultures, and engaged in new and sometimes daunting methods of learning. She not only demonstrates the tenacity needed to pursue her education in Nursing, but possesses a kindly and tranquil manner from which we might all learn. In my time as her tutor, I feel that I have learned a great deal indeed. Congratulations, Mary Helena. May you continue to always be indestructible!”
James KeienburgTSC Learning Center Tutor
Application Process
To meet application deadlines, international students must complete and submit every required item from Part 1 and Part 2 by the deadline date. Send all documents to the International Designated School Official listed at the bottom of this page — only complete applications are reviewed.
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Apply to Trinidad State
Submit your application for general admission to Trinidad State.
- Apply to Trinidad State
- You’ll receive an acceptance letter by email with your student number (S#) — keep this email for future reference.
- An F-1 Visa hold will remain on your account until your visa is received.
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Submit International Documents
Complete the international student application and submit the required documents below. Each item is reviewed and verified as it’s received.
- International Student Application
- Passport copy (preferably uploaded with your application)
- International Student Financial Information
- English proficiency test scores
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of medical insurance
- Immunization records
- International & housing fee payment
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Receive Your I-20
Once Trinidad State receives and reviews all required documents, we’ll issue your Form I-20 by email. Use this to apply for your F-1 visa.
- Pay the $350 SEVIS fee and apply for your F-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate in your home country.
- Email a copy of your SEVIS receipt to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu.
- Email a copy of your visa once received.
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Register for Classes
After Trinidad State receives a copy of your visa, you’re cleared to register for classes and prepare for your arrival on campus.
Part 2 Document Checklist — Details
Expand each item below for full requirements and submission instructions.
Submit a copy of your passport. We prefer it be uploaded directly within the International Student Application, but it can also be emailed to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu.
Submit verification of $24,000 for the full academic year via the International Student Financial Information form. This can be a combination of personal funds and scholarship amounts.
Acceptable documents include bank statements showing liquid assets such as savings account balances or rolling balances. Investments and stocks cannot be used for financial verification.
If English is not your first language, submit proof of English proficiency:
- Duolingo English Test — score of 95 or higher, or
- TOEFL — score of 68 or higher
We prefer this document be uploaded with your International Student Application. Results may also be emailed to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu.
Provide certified English translations of your official high school transcript showing your graduation date, and/or college transcripts from any institution attended (U.S. or foreign). Transcripts can be evaluated through services listed at naces.org.
Email transcripts to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu.
International students are required to carry medical insurance while studying at Trinidad State. Submit your current insurance card and policy details by email to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu. Coverage must meet these minimum amounts (in U.S. dollars):
| Coverage Type | Minimum Amount |
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| Accident or Sickness | $100,000 |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | $10,000 |
| Repatriation | $15,000 |
| Medical Evacuation | $50,000 |
Immunization records must include meningitis and measles (MMR) vaccinations. Email records to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu. If you need to request a waiver, contact the Housing or Admissions office.
Pay the non-refundable $100 International Processing Fee and, if you plan to live on campus, the $100 Housing Fee.
- Pay both fees to the TSC Business Office: Zachary.Williamson@trinidadstate.edu or by phone at 719-846-5547.
- Email payment receipts to TS.Admissions@trinidadstate.edu.
SEVIS I-20 and F-1 Visa
Once your I-20 has been issued, follow these steps to apply for your F-1 visa.
- Obtain your I-20 from Trinidad State.
- Check current visa appointment wait times for your city.
- Pay the SEVIS fee, if applicable.
- Complete the DS-160 visa application form.
- Schedule and attend your visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Canadian citizens: A visa is not required to enter the U.S. as an F-1 student, but you must still pay the SEVIS fee and present your I-20 at the port of entry. If you hold “Landed Immigrant” status in Canada, a U.S. visa is required.
Your Designated School Official
Have questions about the application process or your status as an international student? Reach out anytime.
- TitleDean of Students
- DepartmentStudent Services
- LocationTrinidad, Colorado • 201 Berg
- Emailalicia.massarotti@trinidadstate.edu
More Information
Transfer Students
Transferring from another U.S. institution? You’ll need documentation of transfer eligibility signed by your previous school’s International Office, plus copies of your visa, passport, I-94, and previous I-20. Submit these materials to the Trinidad State Registrar for review.
Admission to Trinidad State
After all materials are reviewed, Trinidad State will issue your Form I-20. You’ll then apply for an F-1 visa through the U.S. Consulate in your home country. When you arrive in Colorado, report to the Designated School Official with your I-20, visa, passport, and medical insurance documentation.
Housing (Residence Life)
Residence Life staff foster respectful, supportive living and learning communities that promote social responsibility and healthy choices. Our team works with students, faculty, and the local community to provide a safe environment for learning.