Enrollment Services

Admissions

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology offers an equal educational opportunity to all students without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, creed, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation.

Applications for fall freshman admission to all Bachelor of Science programs are due no later than March 1. Applications received after March 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Transfer student applications, as well as all applications for associate degrees, and all applications for January and May admissions are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants for admission must provide:

• Vaughn College admissions application
• An official copy of their high school transcript, if applicable
• Official college transcript(s), if applicable
• High school diploma or GED with scores

Success in Vaughn’s programs depends to a large extent upon the student’s commitment and eagerness to learn. The admissions and class placement procedures are designed to assist each student in choosing the course that suits his or her abilities and level of preparedness.

The admissions counseling staff is available to advise applicants and their parents, and to provide up- to-date advisement material to high school counseling offices. Each applicant is evaluated individually and is kept informed about his or her status by admission status notices, which are issued as changes occur. For more information, contact the office of admissions at: 1.866.6VAUGHN (1.866.682.8446), ext. 118.

Admissions Procedures

Application Status

You may apply for admission and choose to enroll as a full-time or part-time student, attending classes during the day, evening, weekends or online.

Please note: Not all degree programs can be completed by attending only during evenings, weekends or online.

Entrance Requirements

Minimum requirements include: a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, and proficiency in English as determined by high school transcripts, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College Test (ACT) or an English Language Proficiency Exam.

Prospective students who completed secondary education outside of the US may present national school leaving certificates (including: CXC, GCE, “O” and “A” levels, Bagrut, Abitur, IB, Attestat, French Baccalaureate, etc.) for consideration. An evaluation by a NACES-approved agency may be required to determine a foreign credential’s authenticity and equivalency in the US.

Vaughn College has a test-optional review process for admission consideration for all undergraduate degree programs. This review aligns with peer institutions across the country and allows for a strong focus on academic preparation at the high school level, reviewing rigor, consistency, and exposure to a curriculum that will prepare students for a successful undergraduate college experience. However, the admissions committee applies a holistic approach to each applicant and may allow other aspects of a student’s application (e.g. exceptional secondary school grades or special circumstances) to factor in final decisions and students that may fall below one or more of these indicators will be moved to a committee-style review.

Students who choose to apply test-optional will be required to take the next-generation ACCUPLACER Assessment Test, which is administered by the College, to determine course placement. Students who choose to provide official SAT or ACT scores will need a score of 500+ in both the Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT or a composite ACT score of a 21 or higher; scores below this level will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.Transfer students with applicable college credit are also exempt from the Accuplacer, as are students in the Aviation Training Institute. 

The next-generation ACCUPLACER Assessment Test is an approved Ability to Benefit (ATB) exam and is required for students who do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent from a United States high school and who are seeking financial aid awards under New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students subject to the ATB exam requirement will be notified by their admissions counselor and referred to the Student Success Center for administration.

Freshman Applicants

Students who have completed or expect to complete a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent of a US high school diploma may apply as freshmen for either the fall, spring or summer semester.

Transfer Applicants

Students, domestic or international, who have completed postsecondary coursework at an accredited college or university, within or outside the US, can apply for either the fall, spring or summer semester, upon completion of secondary school.

Applicants for Readmission

Vaughn College students who have not been in attendance for one semester or more are required to apply for readmission if they have not been maintaining matriculation. Students applying for readmission are expected to state their reasons for leaving the College and why they wish to return. Official transcripts of college-level courses taken during this period of absence from Vaughn must be submitted with the application for readmission. The application for readmission is available in the office of the registrar and must be filed with the office of the registrar. Students can apply for the fall, spring or summer semester.

Non-Matriculated (non-degree) Applicants

Students who do not intend to complete a degree or certificate, but wish to take courses at Vaughn College are welcome to enroll in the spring, summer or fall semester. Such students must meet the minimum requirements for admission.

Applicants to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aircraft Operations

All students enrolled in Vaughn College’s Bachelor of Science program in aircraft operations must complete flight training as part of their degree requirement. Training must be completed with Vaughn’s selected partner flight-training provider. The following are required before the first day of the semester:

1. Proof of US citizenship in the form of an unexpired US Passport, US Naturalization Certificate, or an ORIGINAL US or Territory Birth Certificate with raised seal. Non-US citizens are required to fill out an application with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and receive authorization prior to the first day of class. Students will not be allowed enter the program until clearance is provided. IT MAY TAKE UP TO SIX WEEKS FOR CLEARANCE. Information can be found at www.fts.tsa.dhs.gov. Resident Aliens and students enrolled in the flight program under an F visa should contact our partner flight school for additional information on requirements.
2. All students are required to provide an FAA First Class medical.
3. All students need to be financially cleared by the Financial Aid Office for FLIGHT TRAINING prior to the start of classes.

Applicants to Academic Certificate Programs

Students who hold at least a high school diploma, GED or equivalent may apply for admission beginning in the spring, summer or fall semester.

Applicants to the ATI Certificate Program

Students who do not hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent can apply to this program. Students can apply beginning in the spring, summer or fall semester.

Application Process

Vaughn requires that each applicant submit the appropriate documents listed below. It is your responsibility to ensure that the documents needed to complete your application are submitted in a timely fashion.

Application Fee

A $40 nonrefundable fee, payable to Vaughn College, in the form of a personal bank check, money order, cash or credit card, is required of each applicant. This fee may be waived with an official fee waiver from your school’s college or transfer adviser. Cash, check or credit card payments may be made in person.

Transcripts

High School Transcripts

A record of all work completed at the time of application is required. For students with international credentials, this report should include National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) evaluated certified records of any national examinations required for completion of secondary education (e.g., CXC, GCE “O” and “A” level, IB, French Baccalaureate, Maturita, Bagrut, Abitur, etc.) outside the US.

Mid-Year Grades

First-semester senior-year grades can be important to the admissions or scholarship decision.

Please ask your school counseling office to submit them once they are available.

Final Transcripts

All offers of admission made by Vaughn are contingent upon receipt and review of final high school transcripts, including evidence that you completed your secondary education and graduated, as well as appropriate immunizations as required by New York state.

College Transcripts

College transcripts are required of all applicants who are seeking transfer credit for work completed at another regionally accredited college or university. Official transcripts noting any coursework from each institution you attended must be filed with the office of admissions. Transfer students who have completed their education in the US and have earned in excess of 24 semester hours of credit following completion of the high school diploma may required to submit high school transcripts or proof of high school graduation (in the form of a final high school transcript, diploma or GED certificate or equivalent).

International students, or students who attended college outside the US must submit their transcripts for evaluation to any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved organization. The evaluations must then be forwarded to the office of admissions. Only NACES approved organization evaluations of college-level credit will be accepted when considering college transfer credit. The evaluation agency must indicate that the institution has accreditation equivalent to that of institutions recognized as accredited by the United States Department of Education. English-language translations are not sufficient.

Advanced Standing

Vaughn also accepts Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Credit by Examination, such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). College credit can be granted for AP scores of three or higher. IB coursework is evaluated on a case by case basis, but typically courses with an “HL” designation, earning a 5 or higher will be considered for college credit, as applicable. College credit is granted for satisfactory CLEP scores for courses offered at the College. Granting of college credit for satisfactory AP and CLEP scores is subject to review from the appropriate academic departments. Students seeking advanced standing credit based on these exams must submit official score reports to the office of admissions. The CLEP credits may only be used for advanced standing at the time of admission to Vaughn College.

Letters of Recommendation

Though not required, letters of recommendation can add to the strength of any application, especially in the scholarship review process.

Standardized Tests

If a student applies as a test-optional student, the College only considers Official results of the SAT or the ACT. Official scores are sent through ACT, College Board or directly from the high school. 

Vaughn College’s CEEB code is 2001; the ACT code is 2699.

Interviews

Both an admissions and a financial aid interview are strongly recommended for all applicants to the aircraft operations (flight) degree program. While personal interviews are not required for admission to other degree programs, they are also recommended.

Application Deadlines

Applications for fall freshman admission to all bachelor of science programs are due no later than March

1. Applications received after March 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Transfer student applications, as well as all applications for associate degrees, and all applications for January and May admissions are considered on a rolling basis.

All applicants are encouraged to file by March 1 for fall and November 15 for spring to take advantage of scholarship opportunities.

Additional Information - Test Optional Guidance

Vaughn College has a test-optional review process for admission consideration for all undergraduate degree programs. This review aligns with peer institutions across the country and allows for a strong focus on academic preparation at the high school level, reviewing rigor, consistency, and exposure to a curriculum that will prepare students for a successful undergraduate college experience. However, the admissions committee applies a holistic approach to each applicant and may allow other aspects of a student’s application (e.g. exceptional secondary school grades or special circumstances) to factor in final decisions and students that may fall below one or more of these indicators will be moved to a committee-style review.

Students who choose to apply test-optional will be required to take the next-generation ACCUPLACER Assessment Test, which is administered by the College, to determine course placement. Students who choose to provide official SAT or ACT scores will need a score of 500+ in both the Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT or a composite ACT score of a 21 or higher; scores below this level will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.Transfer students with applicable college credit are also exempt from the Accuplacer, as are students in the Aviation Training Institute. 

High School Equivalency Certificate

Admission to Vaughn College is open to high school graduates, holders of a New York State General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and, in some cases, those who qualify for the Equivalency Diploma upon completion of 24 collegiate credits. Applicants to all bachelor of science (BS) programs holding a GED must possess a cumulative score of 700 or higher to be eligible for admission. Those applicants who do not score 700 or higher will be referred to the College’s associate in applied science (AAS) programs and may be eligible to transfer to the BS programs after a full year of study.

In order to receive a high school equivalency diploma through New York State’s Ability to Benefit program, candidates must provide satisfactory evidence that they have successfully completed 24 credits (semester hours) or the equivalent as a recognized candidate for a college-level degree or certificate at an approved institution.

Effective September 1, 2000, the 24 credits shall be distributed as follows: six credits in English language arts, including writing, speaking and reading (literature); six credits in mathematics; three credits in natural science; three credits in social science; three credits in humanities; and three credits in career and technical education and/or foreign languages. Prospective students without a high school diploma or GED may work toward their GED at Vaughn College by completing the above-mentioned 24 credits. However, those students must first pass the College’s Ability to Benefit exam. Students interested in this option should contact the office of admissions.

International Student Applicants

International applicants should visit the international student section of Vaughn’s website, www.vaughn.edu, to read and download the latest information and forms. The International Application Supplement and Instructions should be the first document you review. Applicants who have completed their secondary education in other countries are required to submit NACES evaluated copies of their records, in English. A fluent use of English, both written and spoken, is required and must be substantiated in one of the following ways:

1. An English Proficiency Certificate from an acceptable agency (e.g., the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)).
2. The completion of the equivalent of four American secondary school units in formal English instruction.
3. Students transferring from other American institutions must submit credentials that describe the admissions action and their academic progress at that institution.

Vaughn College reserves the right to require a student educated in another country to complete additional instruction in English if his/her performance so indicates. Citizens of other countries who plan to study under F-1 visa regulations may be accepted only for full-time study, must have sufficient financial resources to fund their education without working in the US and must comply with F-1 visa requirements. The American Consulate in the prospective student’s home country should be contacted regarding financial assistance programs available through governmental agencies.

The application for admission (with the required $40 US fee), as well as the international application supplement, is to be filed at least 90 days before the start of the academic semester for which you are enrolling. The office of admissions will not review any international application submitted without the appropriate application fee.

English Language Proficiency Exams

Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be submitted by all applicants from countries where English is not the official language of instruction. A minimum score of 77 on the internet-based format is required for admission. We also accept the English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score 6. Students who fall below this range will be required to complete an intensive English language program.

Information about any of the tests listed can be obtained through your secondary school or by visiting:

For TOEFL: www.ets.org

Educational Testing Service For IELTS: www.ietls.org

The Admissions Office may allow international applicants to substitute results from generally accepted tests of English aptitude other than the TOEFL and IELTS exams.

All Bachelor of Science Aircraft Operations Pilot License students are required by the FAA to be proficient in English for their flight training.

International Applicants’ Affidavit of Support

In order to receive an I-20 form issued by the College, international students must provide a duly signed and notarized Affidavit of Support that shows there is adequate financial support to finance your education at Vaughn. This affidavit of support is part of the international application supplement. Students who will receive an offer of free room and board must follow the instructions listed in the College’s international application supplement. For up-to-date, detailed information regarding acceptable proof of a student’s or sponsor’s ability to contribute financial support, consult Vaughn College’s international application supplement available on our institution’s international admissions website.

All credentials must be in English. All translations must be certified and accompanied by notarized copies of the original document(s). Mail application, supporting documents, fees and scores to:

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Office of International Admissions
86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11369

Finances for International Students

All financial arrangements must be completed before departing for the US. Students who transfer to Vaughn from other institutions must file evidence of financial support directly with the admissions office.

An international student accepted for admission is required to submit a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $600 US to reserve a place among the entering class. Once the affidavit of support and other proof of financial ability have been received, the College will issue a completed certificate of eligibility (Form I- 20) to the student. This certificate must be presented to an American Consulate in order to obtain the student classification F visa.

First-year international students must pay tuition and fees in full by the first day of the semester. In subsequent years, they are permitted to participate in the College’s deferred payment plan. Students who fail to regularly meet their financial commitment after joining a payment plan will be immediately removed from the program.

Students with F visas who transfer from other American institutions should notify Vaughn’s admissions office of this change upon applying. The College then will assist these students in processing the required government notification.

Veteran Applicants

Vaughn may grant college credits for technical training obtained in the military. The applicant must request proper documentation from his or her branch of the service, including Form DD214.

A visit to the local Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) may provide certification to take FAA examinations.

All courses at the College are approved for educational benefits to eligible veterans. The financial aid office will assist veterans in preparing the documents required to obtain financial assistance to eligible children of deceased or disabled veterans and to survivors of veterans.

Students with Disabilities

While Vaughn does not make any preadmission inquiries about disabilities, applicants who require accommodations due to a disability are encouraged to confer with the admissions office after they receive notification of acceptance.

Students may also self-identify through the disability’s coordinator at a later date. The Title 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance officer at the College is Executive Director of the Academic Success Center Mr. Frank Wang, can be reached at frank.wang@vaughn.edu or the Vaughn Zoom Front Desk: 989-7485-1705. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testing is not controlled by Vaughn College. Applicants with disabilities should be aware that accommodation requests for FAA examinations may not be permitted.