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How to Apply

If You Want F-1 (Student) Visa Status

  1. Go to eli.utk.edu/apply and choose “Intensive Academic English Program.”
  2. Fill out the application form.
  3. Pay the $100 application fee.
  4. If you want your I-20 to be mailed to your country by Fedex Express Mail service, pay the $50 Express Mail fee.
  5. We will email you to acknowledge your application.
  6. Send us a copy of your valid passport.
  7. 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).
  8. We will send you an acceptance letter.
  9. Pay the refundable Tuition deposit of $1000.
  10. We send you your I-20 document.
  11. After you receive your I-20, pay the SEVIS Fee (I-901 fee) at https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
  12. Make an appointment with the US Embassy or Consulate in your country for a Visa Interview.
  13. Take your I-20, the SEVIS I-901, your passport, and your acceptance letter with you to the interview.
  14. Tell us when you get your visa approval.
  15. 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)

  1. Go to eli.utk.edu/apply and choose “Intensive Academic English Program.”
  2. Fill out the application form.
  3. Pay the $100 application fee.
  4. We will email you to acknowledge your application.
  5. We will send you an acceptance letter.
  6. We will confirm your application and send information about your classes and your Orientation Schedule.
  7. You may pay your $3080 tuition online at https://tiny.utk.edu/elifees
    1. 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)

  1. Go to eli.utk.edu/apply and choose “Intensive General English Program.”
  2. Fill out the application form.
  3. Pay the $100 application fee.
  4. We will email you to acknowledge your application.
  5. We will send you an acceptance letter.
  6. We will confirm your application and send information about your classes and your Orientation Schedule.
  7. You may pay your $2150 tuition online at https://tiny.utk.edu/elifees
    1. Choose “Intensive General English Program” for 15 Hours of Instruction per week.