Apply – Intensive English Program

ELI Students in the Student Center

 

Apply – Intensive English Program

Step One

  • Please note: The ELI does not have classes for beginners. There is no Level 1.
  • New Students: Complete and submit an online application. See instructions below.
    You may also download a paper application form and instructions in English.
  • Transfer Students ONLY: Complete an online application in English or in another language.
    In addition, complete an ELI Transfer-In Request Form.
  • If you want to begin an undergraduate degree program, apply for conditional admission. An ELI application is not necessary.

To apply online:

  • Select “Create New Account”
  • Create a UserID and Pin, then select “Submit”
  • Select “Create New Application”
  • Complete the application

If you have any questions, please contact the ELI office.

  • Email: info@eli.ua.edu
  • Phone: +1 205-348-7413
  • Cell: +1 205-454-8066

Step Two

Send the following documents by mail or internet:

  • Completed application form
  • Financial support document (See below for details.)
  • Certificate of Finances
  • Copy of the passport photo page
  • Application payment of $75 USD (nonrefundable)

Financial support document: This document shows that you, your parent, or your sponsor has at least $6,379 in US dollars for every session you plan to attend. We do not accept bank statements from uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, or cousins. You may send a recent bank statement from an account or a letter from the bank.

Step Three

  • We will process your application and collect a tuition deposit fee of $250 (nonrefundable).
  • The tuition deposit will be applied to your tuition when you enroll. Please see the ELI Tuition Deposit page for instructions for paying the deposit.
  • We will email you an I-20 form to apply for a student visa at the nearest U.S. embassy or Consulate.

*Please note:

  • The ELI application and tuition deposit is good for one year. After one year, a student must reapply.
  • Admission to the ELI does not guarantee admission to a University of Alabama degree program.

Bringing Family Members

If you plan to bring family members with you, please provide the following information for each family member by email or on another sheet of paper and enclose it with your application:

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Relationship to Student
  • Copy of the passport photo page

The estimated cost per session will increase by $850 for each family member accompanying you.

Contact Us

B.B. Comer Hall in fall

Mailing & Physical Address

English Language Institute

The University of Alabama

Box 870250

101 BB Comer Hall

400 McCorvey Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0250

USA

Admission to the ELI does not guarantee admission to a University of Alabama degree program.