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International Students

Start your International Education at Lone Star College

The Office of International Programs at Lone Star College is prepared to provide students with innovative education and customized support, whether in person or virtually, that moves you closer to your long-term goals. To better serve all students and meet the educational needs of the diverse communities in the Houston area, the college has seven campuses. All campuses offer 100 plus full degrees and a complete English as a Second Language/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL/ESOL) program.

Lone Star College offers robust student experiences through a variety of student organizations and events. International students may also be eligible to participate in our nationally and globally recognized Honors College, as well as National Model United Nations and study abroad programs—all of which include scholarship opportunities.

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Announcements

F-1 International Students can now earn a Bachelors Degree
Speak to your advisor for details on earning a Bachelor of Science in Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management; Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Additionally, a Professional Pilot AAS and Professional Pilot Certificate are now available for enrollment.

Enrollment Process

Enrollment at any of our campuses involves four processes: Admissions, Visa Approval, Orientation, and Course Registration.

Apply to LSC

Admissions

Apply to Lone Star College

Apply for F-1 Student Visa

Visa Approval

Apply for F-1 Student Visa with U.S. Government

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Orientation

Attend Orientation

Student registering for courses online

Course Registration

Register and Pay for Courses

For questions on F-1 Admission requirements, please see our F-1 Admissions checklist at Lonestar.edu/f1admissions
For other international student admission questions, please email LSC-F1Admissions@lonestar.edu

 

Get Your International Admissions Packet

With a base tuition of only $6,156 per year, we are an affordable choice for a high-quality, American education.

 

Campus Contacts

DSO/ISA can guide you to successful completion of your goal at Lone Star College. Use the email addresses below to contact the DSO/ISA at the campus you plan to attend.

CyFair

LSC-CyFair

CFstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Lidia Hayhurst
LRNC 145C
281-290-5919

North Fairbanks

LSC-Houston North 

FBstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Jose Vela
Fairbanks Center 120G
832-782-5106

kingwood

LSC-Kingwood

KCstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Cheri-Tee Ben
Student Conference Center 126
281-318-4308

Montgomery

LSC-Montgomery

MCstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Marlyssa Aguirre
Building C, Office 227-B
936-273-7212

North Harris

LSC-North Harris

NHstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Omar Lazo
Student Services Bldg, Room 108B
281-618-5581

Tomball

LSC-Tomball

TCstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Zakia Quaderi
South Building, Office S204F
281.351.3310

University Park

LSC-University Park

UPstudentvisa@lonestar.edu
Mario Juliangarza
Building 12, Office 231-F
281-401-5362

System Office

LSC-System Office

LSC-F1Admissions@lonestar.edu
281-401-5317

Questions?

FAQs

Be sure to check our Frequently Asked Questions page for a list of the most common questions asked.

Email

For International Student Admission Questions and to Submit F-1 Application Documents email LSC-F1Admissions@lonestar.edu

DSO/ISA

Contact the Designated School Official/International Student Advisor at the campus you plan to attend.

Student Testimonials

 

Corine Boconvi

“Lone Star College has the most incredible professors, men and women who are sincerely concerned with my success. This experience has enriched my life beyond measure.”

Corine Boconvi
Graduate with Honors in Research Class of 2017

 

John Nguyen

“Here, I can freely express my own opinion or my thoughts. We study in a small environment. So, we got to interact with each other, with my colleagues and my honors professors. We work together.”

John Nguyen
LSC International Student

 

Siraj Batta

"The Honors College has been helpful in shaping my goals at Lone Star College. They provide the assistance I need and are always ready to hear from me and help me with my challenges."

Balkissou Wouna
LSC International Student

Nationally Recognized, Globally Connected

Andrew Heiskell Awards

Lone Star College won the 2014 Heiskell Award for Internationalizing the Community College through the Faculty International Exploration Award. The Institute of International Education's (IIE) Heiskell Awards showcase the most innovative and successful models for internationalization of campuses, study abroad, and international partnership programs in practice today.

Senator Paul Simon Awards

Lone Star College won a 2013 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization presented by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The Simon Spotlight Award is intended to highlight specific individual programs and services that are judged to be outstanding and/or especially innovative.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Top Producer

Lone Star College was a 2012-2013 top Fulbright Scholarship U.S. Scholar Top Producer. The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.

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