American Language Institute

Admission to most ALI programs is open to all persons 18 years old and over who have completed high school. ELST youth programs accept younger students.
The U.S. government requires persons who come to the U.S. for full-time studies (18 hours per week or more) to obtain F-1 student visas. To apply for an F-1 student visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the student’s country of origin, an I-20 form will be needed. An I-20 form is a government approved document issued by the ALI. To receive an I-20 form, students must first complete the ALI Application Form and provide a financial statement.
Please allow a minimum of one-two (1-2) weeks to process your application.
Application Checklist:
Step One
New Applicants for all ALI programs must send the following items.
1. Application fee (non-refundable): $175.
2. ALI Enrollment Application Form.
3. Current Bank Statement with existing funds in the account
n Affidavit of Financial Support (if bank statement is not in student’s name).
4. Photocopy of passport (if available).
Applicants transferring from another school in the U.S. to the ALI must also include the following items.
5. ALI Transfer Eligibility Form (available at www.americanlanguage.org).
6. Photocopies of your current I-20, passport, visa and I-94 card.
Step Two
Assemble your application in the order shown below:
Step Three
Mail or fax all documents to:
American Language Institute, San Diego State University, College of Extended Studies,
5250 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California, 92182-1914, USA.