Admission of International Students English Proficiency: It is essential that students from other countries be able to understand directions and lectures in English and also be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately upon arrival on campus. In order that the applicant's proficiency in English may be determined, the applicant must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational Testing- Service at the nearest overseas examination cente1:. For all information concerning this test t he candidate may write to the following address for the Bulletin of Information: Test of English as a Foreign Language Because this Test is administered only at certain times, the candidate for admis sion should make inquiry as to the testing dates well in advance of the date of anticipated matriculation in the United States. Financial R esponsibility: All applicants for admission to Biola College must establish the degree of their financial responsibility to meet the costs of an edu cation in the United States. The student must supply information attesting to his ability to provide United States dollars in the minimum amount required to support the costs of tuition and room and board, in excess of the cost of a round trip fare from his native country. Employment: Foreign students admitted to the United States on a student visa are required by law to be registered as full-time students, carrying a minimum of 12 credit units of academic work. No off-campus employment is permitted such a student without written permission of the United States Immigration Authorities. Educational Testing Service Princeton, New Jersey 08540 U.S.A. Veterans Biola is authorized to train students under Public Law 358 and under the State of California Veterans Educational Institute, which provides benefits for orphans and disabled veterans' dependents only. Persons who desire to attend school under Bill 358 should secure a Certificate of Eligibility from their local office of Veterans' Administration before Registration Day. Married veterans who desire subsist ence for dependents should have substantial proof for such dependency, such as marriage certificate and birth certificates of their children. Persons who have not received authorization by the time of registration must be prepared to assume responsibility for all fees covered by the authorization. Any fees paid by the student will be refunded when authorization is received. REGISTRATION All students should register during scheduled registration days. Late registra tion will continue two weeks after the regular registration days. A late registra tion fee of $5.00 will be charged during the first week, and $10.00 during the second week. Registration is not complete until tuition and fees have been paid. Students will receive credit for only those courses in which they are officially enrolled in the Registrar's Office. 25
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