PERMANENT ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS FOR I-20 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

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1 English Language Institute Texas A&M University Commerce Office: or Application Form for Fall, Summer, and Spring Semester Applicants to the English Language Institute (ELI) must be 18 years of age or older or have at least a high school diploma or graduate equivalency credentials (GED). Students will take a placement test upon arrival to determine their English proficiency level. 1. Print the entire Application Form 2. Provide a Bank Verification Letter and/or Sponsorship Letter. 3. Provide a photocopy of your valid Passport and any dependents traveling with you. 4. Pay $100 Application Fee (nonrefundable and nontransferable). 5. Provide official transcripts in English from the last school attended (Conditional Applicants). 6. Provide a scanned copy of your latest IELTS or TOEFL. The ELI application is separate from the University application process. Acceptance to the ELI does NOT guarantee acceptance to the University. ELI students interested in academic study must submit a separate application to Texas A&M University Commerce. The application will be reviewed for admission upon completion of the ELI Academic Program. Students who wish to enter a Graduate program, may request a Letter of Conditional Admission upon successful completion of the Advanced level of the ELI. Scan and the completed application and supporting documents to Please submit all documents together. Which semester are you applying for? Fall Spring Summer Do you plan to pursue a degree in the United States after studying English? Yes No If Yes, please check one: Undergraduate, Academic Major: Graduate, Academic Major: PERSONAL INFORMATION Date Male Female Name (as appears on passport) First (Given) Name Last (Family) Name Date of Birth Address

2 of Birth of Citizenship Your Native Language Home Telephone Number Mobile Number PERMANENT ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS FOR I-20 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION Are you currently in the U.S? Yes No If yes, what is your immigration status? F1 F2 J1 J2 Other \ If you have an F-1 or J-1 visa, what is the name of the school you currently attend? Do you have a spouse who is (or will be) attending Texas A&M University-Commerce? Yes No If yes, what is their name and immigration status?

3 Are you a U.S citizen? Yes No Are you a U.S. permanent resident? Yes No If yes, please provide a photocopy of your naturalization certificate or green card. Do you want to include your children on the Form I-20? Yes No If yes, please provide the following information for each child. Be sure to provide copies of your children(s) passport: Name (First/Given name, Last/Family Name) Date of Birth At this time, the Summer ELI Program is offering courses at the Advanced Level only. In order to qualify for the Summer Program, applicants must have 5.0 or better on IELTS, or 500 or better on TOEFL (or 70 online). Applicants must submit a scanned copy of the latest test with their application. Academic English Program Estimated Expenses ELI Tuition $3,910 *Student Fees $1,000 (subject to change) Insurance (required) $846 *Textbooks and materials $250 $6,006 *Estimate may vary For information on housing and meal plans, visit The ELI reserves the right to change tuition, fees, requirements and regulations without notice as necessitated by the ELI, University, or legislative action. Students are required to purchase health and repatriation insurance. Before an I-20 is issued; the applicant must supply the ELI with a financial statement. Financial statements older than one year prior to enrollment are not acceptable.

4 Financial Sponsorship Below is the estimated cost of study for one year at A&M-Commerce for an F-1 or J-1 international student studying in the English Language Institute. Please note this is an estimate of expenses for one year of study in the ELI. Students are required to provide proof of funding for one year of study in the ELI before they may receive an I-20 from A&M-Commerce. An additional $3,000 per year is required for each dependent included on the Form I-20. Attach an original, official bank letter in English, stating that sufficient funds are available to support your stay in the United States. An applicant may have more than one sponsor, but a minimum of $20,000 is required for a full year of academic study. This statement is not required of United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Sponsor s Name Sponsor s Address Amount of funding Sponsor should complete this section. Sponsor s Guarantee: I guarantee that the sum of US $ will be available for the above-named student for each calendar year the applicant is a student at the English Language Institute at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Name of Sponsor Sponsor s Initials This section is to be completed by second sponsor if applicable: 2 nd Sponsor s Name 2 nd Sponsor s Address Amount of funding Date 2 nd Sponsor should complete this section. Sponsor s Guarantee: I guarantee that the sum of US $ will be available for the above-named student for each calendar year the applicant is a student at the English Language Institute at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Name of 2 nd Sponsor 2 nd Sponsor s Initials Date

5 Application Fee and Signature: (Please read this section carefully.) I am enclosing with my application form, an international money order or check for $100 payable to Texas A&M University-Commerce, or I am attaching with my ed application form a credit card Payment Form authorizing the ELI at A&M-Commerce to charge the amount to the credit card indicated. I understand that this application fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable. I understand that application for admissions to the ELI does not constitute or guarantee admission to any Texas A&M University - Commerce degree program. I will take English language proficiency exams as required and comply with recommended course level placements. I understand that failure to comply with ELI policies and all other procedures may result in dismissal from the program. I understand that the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service will be notified immediately if I am dismissed from the ELI. My signature below indicates I fully understand the minimum support that will be needed for my living and educational expenses at the English Language Institute at Texas A&M University-Commerce. I understand that providing false or misleading information can result in my application being denied, or in my expulsion from the ELI at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Signature: Date: