To apply for admission, you must complete the online
IEP F-1 application form
.
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
(ISSS) Office regarding the next steps 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
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 F-1 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.
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Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee to the government.
Information about the I-901 fee can be found at
fmjfee.com
.
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Make an appointment with the U.S. consulate or embassy in your country.
You can view visa wait times at
the U.S. Department of State visa wait times page
.
Take the following documents to your appointment:
- Signed I-20
- Valid passport
- Acceptance letter from the IEP
- Bank statement
- Completed non-immigrant visa application
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Two photographs (37 x 37 mm), 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
View 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 your I-20.
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 by 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 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:
Program Cost
F-1 students will be responsible for the following costs:
| Charge |
Amount |
Additional Information |
| Tuition |
$2,250 |
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 |
$2,000 |
Estimate for living and food expenses for an F-1 visa student. |
| Parking Fee |
$46 |
Required for all those parking a car on campus (per session). |
| Total |
$4,896 |
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 |
$4,850.00 |
| Two 8-week sessions |
$9,700.00 |
| Three 8-week sessions |
$14,550.00 |
| Four 8-week sessions |
$19,400.00 |
*Please note that additional funding will be required for any dependents coming with an F-2 visa.
J-1 Visa Holders in the Intensive English Program
Kennesaw State University does not issue DS-2019 forms for J-1 visas for its Intensive English Program.
However, if you are currently a J-1 visa holder maintaining your status in the U.S. and wish to take
English language training classes for your program requirement or for recreational purposes, you may do so.
If you are applying to study while you are in the U.S. on your J-1 visa, please submit the following:
Au Pair Language Requirements
Program Details
The Intensive English Program has helped many J-1 Au Pairs meet their program’s language requirements.
Au Pairs may choose to attend IEP courses, Community ESL courses, or the optional Friday courses.
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In the Intermediate levels, each grammar course is 6 hours per week. Each course meets four times per week,
either once a day (1.5 hours) for four days per week or twice per day (3.0 hours) for two days per week.
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Please confirm acceptance of the certificate of hours directly with your au pair agency before registering.
Certification of Completion of Classroom Hours
At the end of a session of study, the Intensive English Program can provide a certificate of completion
detailing the number of class hours the student attended. Most au pairs are able to use this certificate
in lieu of required credits.
Kennesaw State University does not provide course credit for Intensive English Program classes.
Please contact us at
iep@kennesaw.edu
or 470-578-2214 with any questions.
Part-Time Study on a B-1/B-2 Visa or ESTA
Individuals who have a B-1/B-2 visa or an ESTA waiver can attend classes in the Intensive English Program
as a part-time student for a short recreational course, not for credit toward a degree.
Attendance should be incidental to the main purpose for presence in the United States.
Part-time students who place into Intermediate to High Advanced can take
3–15 hours of classes per week.
How to Apply to the Intensive English Program
To apply to the Intensive English Program, please submit the following:
Change of Status from B-2 (Tourist) to F-1 (Student)
Application process for change of status from B-2 to F-1:
Please note the following before applying for a change of status from B-2 (Tourist) to F-1 (Student):
- If you have a B-2 visa, you are not allowed to begin studying until your change of status is approved.
- The normal processing time for a change of status is approximately 12 months and cannot be expedited.
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If you travel outside the U.S. while your change of status application is pending, your application will be
canceled.
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Changes of status do not provide the student with an F-1 visa, but only the status of a student.
If you receive change of status approval and then depart the U.S., you will need to apply for an F-1 visa at a
U.S. embassy before you will be able to re-enter the U.S. to resume your studies.
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You must apply for the change of status before your I-94 expires; your desired date to start studying in the
Intensive English Program should be no more than one month after your I-94 expires.
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You must maintain your B-1/B-2 status until your change of status is approved by USCIS.
If your B-1/B-2 status is going to expire and you are still waiting for your change of status,
you will need to submit an I-539 application to extend your B-1/B-2 status and pay the associated fee.
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If you leave the U.S. and return to your home country to apply for the F-1 visa, this processing time is much
faster. You can view visa appointments and processing wait times at the
U.S. Department of State visa wait times page
.
Please contact the IEP if you are interested in applying for a change of status.
Please contact us at
iep@kennesaw.edu
or 470-578-2214 with any questions.
Permanent Residents and Other Visa Holders
Permanent residents and other visa holders are welcome to study in the Intensive English Program
as a full-time or part-time student.
How to Apply to the Intensive English Program
To apply to the Intensive English Program, please submit the following information:
F-2 Visa Holders
Individuals who hold an F-2 visa can study in the Intensive English Program as a part-time student.
Part-time students who place into Intermediate to High Advanced can take
3–15 hours of classes per week.
Please contact us at
iep@kennesaw.edu
or 470-578-2214 with any questions.
Age Requirements for the Intensive English Program
The minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Applications for students between the ages of 16 and 18 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
At a minimum, parents or legal guardians will be asked to complete the
Waiver for Minors, which provides proof of an adult living in the Atlanta area
who will have custody of the student during their studies in the Intensive English Program and
acknowledges the student’s academic and personal preparedness for intensive English study.
Please contact
iep@kennesaw.edu
for further details or to request a Waiver for Minors form.
