F-1 Visas

To apply for admission, you must complete the application linked here: IEP F-1 application. After you complete the application, sign the IEP policy agreement, and submit the application fee, you will be contacted by the Kennesaw State University International Student and Scholar Services Office regarding the nextsteps for your I-20. Please do not send your documents to the IEP. 

Application Process


Application and Required Documents for Applicants Seeking an F-1 Visa

  • IEP application (Click HERE to complete the application) 
  • IEP Policy agreement (Click HERE) 
  • $125 Non-refundable Application Fee (Click HERE to pay the fee) Please note: that you will need to create an account in the system before you can pay. Here are instructions for making a profile if you have trouble.
  • Copy of Passport . For I-20 transfer students, also a copy of your visa, F-1 visa stamp, I-94, and current I-20. 
  • KSU affidavit form
  • Official bank statements (Click on the KSU affidavit form for further details). This will be sent directly to the International Student and Scholar Services office AFTER you have received an email from that office.
  • Completed Immunization Form

 

Application and Immigration Questions

Does your Intensive English Program provide I-20s?

Yes, the Intensive English Program at KSU is authorized to provide I-20s to international students who wish to study English on an F1 visa.
How long will it take to receive my I-20?

Once we have received your application, you will be contacted by the International Student and Scholar Services Office with additional steps to request your I-20 from Kennesaw State University. Processing times for I-20s are generally 5-10 business days. You will receive your I-20 electronically. 
I received my I-20, so what happens next?

When you get your I-20, you will need to take the following steps:

  • Sign and date the I-20 in blue ink at the bottom.
  • Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee to the government. Information about the I-901 fee can be found here: fmjfee.com
  • Make an appointment with the U.S. consulate or embassy in your country. You can view visa wait times at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html. Take the following documents to your appointment: 
    • Signed I-20
    • Valid Passport
    • Acceptance letter from the IEP
    • Bank statement
    • Completed non-immigrant visa application
    • Two photographs (37 x 37mm), showing full face, without head covering, against a light background
    • Statement that you plan to return to your country after you complete your studies
    • SEVIS I-901 fee receipt
    • Proof of permanent residency in your country

Click here for a list of sample questions that you may be asked during your student visa interview.

Once you complete the interview process and have been approved to study in the Intensive English Program, please note that you can enter the U.S. thirty (30) days prior to the program start date, as shown on the copy of your I-20 form.

Can I transfer to Kennesaw State University’s IEP from another language school?

Yes. You will need to apply to our program and submit the information requested from the KSU International Student and Scholar Services office. 
What should I do if I have family members who need to be included on my I-20?

Yes, you can add your spouse and minor children to your I-20. Additional proof of funding is required to add your spouse and/or children to your I-20. More information will come from the International Student and Scholar Services office when you request your I-20.

After I finish the Intensive English Program, does that mean that I am accepted into KSU for a degree program?

Admission to the IEP does not indicate acceptance to Kennesaw State University for a degree program. Completion of the IEP satisfies the English proficiency requirement for undergraduate and graduate admissions. However, students who are seeking admission to a degree program at KSU must apply for that program and meet all other requirements for admittance to KSU.

 For a list of application requirements, please see the following links:

Undergraduate Admission for F-1 Students

Undergraduate Admissions for Other International Students 

Graduate Admissions 

What is conditional admission and how will this help me get accepted into KSU for my bachelor’s degree?

Students who plan to enroll at KSU in an undergraduate program after completing the IEP may apply for conditional admission. In the case that a student receives conditional admission, they will receive a conditional admission letter for their records and for their visa application.

To be eligible for conditional admission, students must meet all the undergraduate admissions requirements except for the language requirement. Undergraduate admissions requirements include evaluated and translated transcripts, and have received at least 30 transferable college credits.

Please see these websites for more information about admissions requirements:

Undergraduate Admission for F-1 Students 

Undergraduate Admission for Other International Students 

 

Program Cost

F-1 students will be responsible for the following costs:
  • Charge
    Amount
    Additional Information
  • Tuition
    $2250
    Class Hours: 18 per week
  • Books
    $250
    Estimated cost. 
  • Health Insurance
    $250 for each 8-week session
    Estimated cost for F-1 student health insurance. All F-1 students must have health insurance. Students may select United Healthcare’s PGH insurance.
  • Living Expenses
    $2000
    Estimate for living and food expenses for F-1 visa student
  • Parking Fee
    $46
    Required for all those parking a car on campus (per session)
  •  Total 
    $4896
    Average total cost to study for one session in the Intensive English Program 

Expiration of I-20

Your I-20 program dates will correspond to your requested number of IEP sessions and to the amount of funding available to you. The IEP office will determine the funding available to you by reviewing your bank statement or your sponsor’s bank statement.

The table below describes the number of sessions that you can study based upon the amount of funding that is available based on the bank statement that you provide. 

  • Number of Sessions
    Amount Required on Bank Statement*
  • One 8-Week Session
    $4,600.00
  • Two 8-Week Session
    $9,200.00
  • Three 8-Week Session
    $13,800.00
  • Four Sessions
    $18,400.00

*Please note that additional funding will be required for any dependents coming with an F-2 visa. 

Click here for more information about F-2 Visas.

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