Study abroad at Lynnwood

Lynnwood is a thriving, modern educational and commercial hub in Snohomish County in the Greater Seattle metropolitan area of Washington State, situated just 15 miles north of Downtown Seattle and the University of Washington (UW) campus (connected directly by the high-speed Sound Transit 1 Line Link Light Rail system in 20 minutes). Celebrated for Alderwood Mall (premier retail destination), lush Pacific Northwest parks and trails (Interurban Trail, Meadowdale Beach Park on Puget Sound), proximity to global tech and aerospace titans (Boeing Everett wide-body factory 10 minutes north, Microsoft Redmond, Amazon, and Google Seattle), and 0% state personal income tax in Washington State. Lynnwood is the flagship parkland campus home of Edmonds College (founded in 1967, one of Washington State's top-ranked public higher education institutions with over 10,000 students on a lush 50-acre campus). Edmonds College is internationally renowned for its 2+2 Guaranteed University Transfer (Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Pre-Med, and Business Administration guaranteeing seamless transfer into University of Washington, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Purdue, and Columbia University), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, and High School to University Completion fast-track programs, alongside direct university partnerships with Central Washington University (CWU-Lynnwood on campus). Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious NWCCU accreditations. International students benefit from zero state income tax, low tuition rates saving up to $60,000 on a US bachelor's degree, modern on-campus dormitories (Triton Court & Rainier Place), and direct US F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support with 3-year STEM OPT work extensions.

Tuition fees in Lynnwood for international students at Edmonds College are exceptionally economical, costing approximately $9,800 to $10,500 per academic year (approx. $3,200 to $3,500 per quarter) for the 2+2 University Transfer Associate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, and Pre-Med, which saves international students over $50,000–$70,000 compared to starting at a 4-year university (with Edmonds awarding competitive International Student Foundation Scholarships of $1,000 to $3,000/year). Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees in Cybersecurity and IT range from $11,500 to $13,500/year. Modern on-campus university student residence halls (Edmonds Triton Court & Rainier Place - fully furnished private student suites with kitchens, utilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi) cost between $650 and $1,150 per month, while off-campus student apartments in Lynnwood, Alderwood, and 196th St range from $600 to $1,050 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $800 and $1,350 (significantly more affordable than downtown Seattle).

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses approx. $21,500 minus scholarship awards), the International Student Services Office (Edmonds OIP) issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate. STEM graduates qualify for a 24-month OPT extension (total 36 months of US employment authorization).