But by all means, apply to the school first as a transfer student. Good luck with your dream. I am an international student. Usually, a student goes to a community college with the idea that he or she is going to end up at some bigger named college or university as a transfer. The reason you should understand your goal is b ecause you want to be taking courses that will actually transfer as college credit to the particular school you ultimately plan to graduate from.
Students approach college as a transfer for a variety of reasons.
Maybe they don t have the money for the bigger school but want to begin racking up college credit. Maybe they aren t ready for a big school atmosphere or to be far from home. However, when you enter a community college with the idea of transferring, keep your eye on your ultimate goal and make sure the effort you make will be worth it. As for financial aid, see some of the questions below, but keep in mind that some American programs may not be available to international students. The financial aid office of the colleges in which you are interested can advise you.