Financial aid is not available to students in non-immigrant status. If you are married and plan to bring dependents with you to the United States, you must be able to support them fully. In making the financial arrangements for your stay at Yakima Valley Community College, you must also realize that you cannot expect to work after your arrival. Employment is severely restricted for non-immigrants. US employment may not be intended as a means for financial support.
Unauthorized employment is grounds for deportation.
The US does not have socialized medicine. International students are required to purchase medical insurance at the time or registration and to maintain coverage throughout their enrollment at Yakima Valley Community College. Applications for medical insurance plans for international visitors offered by several US insurance companies are available from the International Students Program Office. It is strongly recommended, however, that students purchase health insurance in their home countries before traveling to Yakima Valley Community College that will provide initial coverage upon arrival. The International Students Program Coordinator at Yakima Valley Community College assists students with immigration, academic, cultural adjustment or personal concerns and serves as a referral source to other college services and community resources.