ELI Application

How can I apply to ELI?

• Complete an ELI Student Application: Printable ELI Application (PDF) or Online ELI Application.
• Include an original, current financial statement from your bank or sponsor for at least $18,000.
• Send a non refundable $100 application fee made payable to English Language Institute.
• Include a copy of your high school/secondary school diploma.
• Include a copy of your passport.
• Complete and send a Residence Hall Application and a $220 non refundable residence hall deposit made payable to The University of Montana. Please see Residence Life page for more details. If you have questions about housing, please contact rtucker@mso.umt.edu.
• Complete and send a Pre-Registration Immunization Form signed and certified by a physician.

To start the process your application can be sent by email or fax. However, the original documents are required for final acceptance.

Priority Processing Deadline for your application is two months before the start of the semester. Students who apply after this deadline may be accepted on a space available basis or in some cases for a future semester.

What's next?

1. The ELI will issue your form I-20 (which you will use to get your visa) as soon as we have received ALL of your forms and fees.
2. Once you receive your I-20 form, pay the SEVIS fee online. You will receive instructions on how to do this.
3. Contact the Consulate Office near you and make an appointment for a student visa interview. They will inform you what you will need to bring with you to the interview.
4. Confirm your housing assignment and notify the ELI.
5. Be sure to visit your doctor to complete the Pre-Registration Immunization Form and send it to the ELI.
6. Contact ELI at umeli@mso.umt.edu with your arrival information.