If You Want F-1 (Student) Visa Status
- Go to eli.utk.edu/apply and choose “Intensive Academic English Program.”
- Fill out the application form.
- Pay the $100 application fee.
- If you want your I-20 to be mailed to your country by Fedex Express Mail service, pay the $50 Express Mail fee.
- We will email you to acknowledge your application.
- Send us a copy of your valid passport.
- Send us a recent bank statement showing at least $6930 ($3080 for tuition plus $3850 that we estimate you will need to live in Knoxville for 2 months).
- We will send you an acceptance letter.
- Pay the refundable Tuition deposit of $1000.
- We send you your I-20 document.
- After you receive your I-20, pay the SEVIS Fee (I-901 fee) at https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
- Make an appointment with the US Embassy or Consulate in your country for a Visa Interview.
- Take your I-20, the SEVIS I-901, your passport, and your acceptance letter with you to the interview.
- Tell us when you get your visa approval.
- We will confirm your application and send information about your classes and your Orientation Schedule.
If You Do Not Need a Visa and Want to Join the Intensive English program (20-22 Hours of Instruction per week)
- Go to eli.utk.edu/apply and choose “Intensive Academic English Program.”
- Fill out the application form.
- Pay the $100 application fee.
- We will email you to acknowledge your application.
- We will send you an acceptance letter.
- We will confirm your application and send information about your classes and your Orientation Schedule.
- You may pay your $3080 tuition online at https://tiny.utk.edu/elifees
- Choose “Intensive Academic English Program” for 20-22 Hours of Instruction per week.
If You Do Not Need a Visa and Want to Join the Intensive General English program (15 hours of instruction per week)
- Go to eli.utk.edu/apply and choose “Intensive General English Program.”
- Fill out the application form.
- Pay the $100 application fee.
- We will email you to acknowledge your application.
- We will send you an acceptance letter.
- We will confirm your application and send information about your classes and your Orientation Schedule.
- You may pay your $2150 tuition online at https://tiny.utk.edu/elifees
- Choose “Intensive General English Program” for 15 Hours of Instruction per week.