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International Student Information

Oak Hills is a non-denominational Christian College located in the northern woods of Minnesota.  Many of our students come for the 2-year Diploma or Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies.  We also have 4-year Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Biblical Studies with your choice of emphasis in Camp Ministry, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Applied Psychology, or Pastoral Ministry.

We cannot provide any scholarships or special financial help for foreign students.  At this time no scholarships are available for foreign students.  To attend Oak Hills you would need to have $15,910.00 per year plus your own plane fare to the U.S. and home again.

Should you decide to pursue admission here, please complete the special International Student Preliminary Application (available upon request) which addresses several major areas, including the following:

Families

Many couples, both with and without children, seek admission to Oak Hills every year.  We recommend applying as soon as possible because we have limited housing, especially for families with children.

Letter of Introduction

Ask someone who knows you well to write a letter of introduction, commenting on your spiritual maturity, your call to ministry, and your opportunities to answer that call once you have completed your education.  Ask such individuals to briefly identify themselves, as well.  Also, please provide the name, address, telephone number and mission name of a missionary who might serve as a reference.

TOEFL Scores

If English is not your native language, please arrange to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Because of the nature of our program, 500 is the minimum total score for the paper test or 175 for the computer test that we generally accept.  Testing information can be obtained from various educational agencies within your country or by writing to TOEFL, Box 6154, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6154, U.S.A., telephone (609)951-1100.  Our code number is Spm 214F30.

Composition Skills

You must also demonstrate your ability to write in English by either taking the Test of Written English (TWE) when you take the TOEFL or by submitting an essay of three to five pages.

Application Fee

Include a $25 application fee in U.S. funds.

Proof of Support

Immigration law requires proof of financial support of $15,910.00.  If your church or some other group plans to support you, please have that organization contact us in order for them to complete a Foreign Student Financial Support Form.  If you will be self-supported, you will need to complete the form yourself, and include a bank statement or some other sort of documentation verifying the funds.