Application Instructions/Checklist: All the following information and forms must be provided to be considered for admission to Minnesota State University, Mankato:
Application Form: Complete the application form including all required signatures (pg. 1-2 of International Student Application).
Application Fee: Return your $20.00 application fee made payable to Minnesota State University, Mankato through a U.S. bank or with a U.S. Money Order. This fee may also be paid by the use of a credit card (see Number 15 on the application page).
Financial Statement: Complete the Financial Statement Form (pg. 3-4 of International Student Application).
Bank Statements: Along with the financial statement, you must furnish current legal bank statements or scholarship awards verifying the availability of $20,847 U.S. or the equivalent in another currency for a year at Minnesota State Mankato. Students should expect an approximate 3-5% cost increase in each subsequent year.
International Student Agreement: Please read, sign, and return the International Student Agreement (pg.5 of International Student Application).
Advisor Form: Submit only if you currently have a F-1 Visa and are attending an educational institution in the United States. Have the international student advisor from your educational institution in the U.S. fill out the International Student Advisor form (pg 6 of International Student Application).
Personal Statement: Please write a one-page essay in English. Describe your background, interests, purpose for studying at Minnesota State Mankato, and how this education will benefit you and your career.
transcripts, test results, diplomas, and certificates: Provide records of every secondary and post-secondary institution you have attended. Records must be originals, or certified or notarized Photostats and must be translated into English.
