Calendar and Costs

Session Length

Sessions are 8 weeks long.
Short-term study is available at the beginning of each full session (4 weeks).
All full sessions include at least 148 hours of classroom instruction.

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Session Dates

Short-term study is available for students who only have a limited time to study, like professionals or university students. Half-session students will not take final exams.

2026-27 Full-Session Dates

Fall 1, 2026	Aug 17 – Oct 8
Fall 2, 2026	Oct 13 – Dec 10
Spring 1, 2027	Jan 5 – Feb 26
Spring 2, 2027	Mar 2 – Apr 30
Summer 2027	May 24 – Jul 16
Fall 1, 2027	Aug 16 – Oct 7
Fall 2, 2027	Oct 12 – Dec 9

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2026-27 Half-Session Dates

Fall 1, 2026	Aug 17 – Sep 11
Fall 2, 2026	Oct 13 – Nov 6
Spring 1, 2027	Jan 5 – Feb 1
Spring 2, 2027	Mar 2 – Apr 2
Summer 2027	May 24 – Jun 17
Fall 1, 2027	Aug 16 – Sep 10
Fall 2, 2027	Oct 12 – Nov 5

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Costs per Session for Full-Time Enrollment: All Expenses

Costs to attend the ELI are comparable to or in many cases lower than those of other intensive English programs in the US. All costs are listed in US dollars.

Cost	Full Session (8 weeks)	Half Session (4 weeks)	Between Sessions	Summer
Tuition	$2,676	$1,608
University Student Fee	$780	$372
Medical Insurance	$400	$200	$180
On-Campus Housing (estimate)	$1,688	$844		$2,200
Meals (estimate)	$1,234*	$719*
Books (estimate)	$190	$190
TOTAL	$6,968	$3,933

Please note that the university charges a 4.25% international credit card fee. Contact the ELI Office for alternative payment methods.
*Costs based on university meal plan costs. In the summer, a Summer 20 meal plan is available for $300 and can be purchased as often as necessary.

Other Costs

Application fee: $75 (non-refundable, valid for one year)
On-Campus Housing Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable); deposit is required if you choose on-campus housing
Tuition deposit: $250 (non-refundable, valid for one year)
A $75 Late Testing Fee is charged to new ELI students who do not take the ELI Placement Exam at the designated time (8:15 am on Day 1 of each session).
If students are studying both Fall 2 and Spring 1, both Spring 2 and Summer, or both Summer and Fall 1, they must pay for medical insurance between the sessions. The cost is $180.
Students should plan to bring approximately $300 – $400 per session for personal expenses (includes bedding, towels, and personal care items).

Health Insurance

All students on F or J visas and their dependents (F-2, J2) must provide proof of health insurance.
Students must buy the ELI health insurance plan or provide a waiver form from the insurance company and a copy of their insurance identification card. (Our Insurance Waiver Form must be completed by the student’s insurance company and submitted for consideration prior to registration. This form is available for download from the Forms Page).
If insurance coverage is acceptable, the waiver is approved and the student is not required to purchase medical insurance. If coverage is not acceptable, the student is required to purchase medical insurance at the time of registration. Please contact the ELI office to submit a waiver form for consideration.
If students are studying both Fall 2 and Spring 1, both Spring 2 and Summer, or both Summer and Fall 1, they must pay for medical insurance between the sessions. The cost is $180.
The ELI health insurance does not include the student’s spouse or children. Students can buy ELI insurance for their dependents or purchase another insurance plan. Students must provide copies of the dependent’s insurance identification cards. Dependent health insurance must meet J visa requirements.

Additional Information

Housing charges vary according to assignment. Estimated range of cost for housing is $1,688 – $2,450 per session. All housing assignments are subject to availability.
Session costs typically increase slightly each year in August, beginning with the Fall 1 session.
ELI students may choose to have a vacation session after four consecutive sessions of study. Students on an F-1 (student) visa should refer to the ELI Student Handbook (available on the Forms Page) for information on maintaining full-time status.

Withdrawals

Withdrawal information can be found in the ELI Student Handbook (available on the Forms Page).

Costs per Session for Per-Class Enrollment: Tuition & Fees Only