Enrollment in the Intensive English Program is open to
prospective graduate and undergraduate students, community
residents, and language students of at least 17 years in age.
Younger students living with family members may also attend
with the Director’s prior permission.
- Complete an application. The application form must be filled-in and submitted on-line.
- Pay the application fee. Payment may be made by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Amex) or check drawn in U.S. dollars from a U.S. bank. To pay by credit card, scan and e-mail a credit card payment form to eli-info@vt.edu, or fax this form to (USA) 1-540-231-9490.
- Supply proof of financial support (required for overseas applicants and F-1 transfers.) Scan and e-mail the required documents to eli-info@vt.edu, or fax these documents to (USA) 1-540-231-9490.
Application fee payment and proof of financial support may also be mailed to the following address:
English Language Institute
University Outreach and International Affairs
840 University City Blvd.
Mail Code 0273
Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
Applications will be considered once all of the above items are received.
New students applying from overseas and seeking a student (F-1) visa or F-1 students transferring to the Institute from other schools must provide documents proving sufficient funds to cover tuition, living expenses and health insurance for the period of study. This requirement may be satisfied as follows:
- a bank or brokerage statement in your name or in the name(s) of your parents. This statement must show sufficient US$ equivalent funds to support all expenses relating to your studies. If a parent's bank statement is used, the parent must provide a signed statement that these funds on deposit will be used to support your studies.
- a letter from a bank certified by a bank official stating that you or your parents have a bank balance sufficient to support your studies. This letter must show a minimum amount in US$ equivalent on deposit to support all expenses relating to your studies.
- a scholarship letter from an educational institution, or a government agency stating that you or your parents have a bank balance sufficient to support your studies. This letter must show sufficient US$ equivalent funding to support all expenses relating to your studies.
- an affidavit of support from a relative or sponsor in the United States. This affidavit must show sufficient US$ income and resources to support all expenses relating to your studies. A form I-134 Affidavit of Support is available on the Department of Homeland Security website www.uscis.gov.
A combination the above methods is also acceptable.
Considerations in calculating the approximate total funds that you will require for study include your planned length of stay, tuition and fees, living expenses and health insurance. Provision needs to be made for yourself and any dependents who will accompany you. We recommend that you estimate your (individual) expenses as follows, based upon 2007/2008 academic year prices:
|
Eight-week Academic Term
|
| Tuition and Fees |
$2,712 |
| Living Expense |
$1,500 |
| Health Insurance |
$320 |
| TOTAL |
$4,532 |
|
Fall Semester |
| Tuition and Fees |
$5,424 |
| Living Expense |
$3,000 |
| Health Insurance |
$640 |
| TOTAL |
$9,064 |
|
Fall and Spring Semesters
|
| Tuition and Fees |
$11,168 |
| Living Expense |
$6,750 |
| Health Insurance |
$1,440 |
| TOTAL |
$19,358 |
|
Six-week Summer Term
|
| Tuition and Fees |
$2,262 |
| Living Expense |
$1,500 |
| Health Insurance |
$320 |
| TOTAL |
$4,082 |
For accompanying family members, we recommend budgeting in living expenses an additional $90 per week of planned stay for spouse plus $35 per week per child. Childcare expenses such as babysitting and/or day care are additional costs. Health insurance (see below) is required for all family members.
Health insurance covering care in the U.S. is required of all students and accompanying dependents. Health insurance may be purchased upon arrival. Purchasing health insurance at the English Language Institute will cost $60-170 per month per person or family member, depending upon ages of those covered and the type of plan chosen.
Prospective full-time students applying from countries outside
the U.S. will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility for
Non-immigrant Student Status (Form I-20A/B). This form must
be taken to an American Consulate to obtain an F-1 Student
Visa. For information on applying for a student visa, see the
student visa section on the Department of State website at
travel.state.gov. Prior to your visa interview appointment,
you will need to need to pay a SEVIS I-901 Fee. The procedure
for paying the SEVIS fee may be found at www.fmjfee.com.
Application to Virginia Tech for undergraduate or graduate
studies is a separate process from applying to the English Language Institute. To apply to Virginia Tech, go to the following sites:
If you will be in coming to the U.S. with the primary purpose
of visiting friends and family or conducting business, you may
attend classes in your spare time on a B1/B2 visa or visa
waiver. Contact our office for information and pricing on
part-time courses.
Within 24 hours of the Institute’s receipt of your application
you should receive an e-mail confirming that your application
has been received. Within two weeks of receiving your forms
and payment you should receive your acceptance package,
including arrival information, information on how to obtain
your visa and your I-20. Initial shipment of the I-20 by
express mail is included in the application fee.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees,
students, or applicants on the basis of race, sex, handicap,
age, veteran status, national origin, religion, political
affiliation, or sexual orientation. Anyone having questions
concerning discrimination should contact the Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office. If you are a person
with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services, or
other accommodations for this disability, please discuss your
accommodation needs at your earliest convenience with the
English Language Institute Director at 1-540-231-6963.
