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To apply for the Academic English Program (AEP) or English Language Program (ELP), please follow the steps below. Application requirements vary by course load and program type.
- A completed Application Form
- If you are applying to AEP, proof of a completed undergraduate degree
- If you need an I-20:
- A copy of the photo page of your passport
- A financial guarantee statement (usually, a personal/family bank statement)
- $150 USD for tuition deposit and express mail shipping (non-refundable). Pay this online here.
Some full-time students do not require I-20s (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, etc.). In this case follow the application process for part-time students.
- A completed Application Form
- If you are applying to AEP, proof of a completed undergraduate degree
- A copy of the photo page of your passport, the visa page of your passport, and the I-20/DS-2019 from your current school
- $100 USD tuition deposit (non-refundable). Pay this online here.
- A completed Application Form
- If you are applying to AEP, proof of a completed undergraduate degree
- $100 USD tuition deposit (non-refundable). Pay this online here.
Photocopies, faxes, or email attachments are acceptable; we do not require original or official documents. If you are applying for an F-1 or J-1 visa, please keep your original financial guarantee statement for your visa interview.
How to Send Your Documents
Mail to:
English Language Center
2400 Nueces St, Suite B
Austin, Texas 78705
Email the PDF application (with any email attachments) to esl@austin.utexas.edu
Or fax materials to us: (512) 475-6810.
How to Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa
Please note: In order to maintain language diversity in our program, we only allow a certain number of speakers of any one language. Our goal is that no language group exceeds 1/3 of our student population.
