Dear Student,

We have received your completed online application form. We are so happy that you have decided to study English in the L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program at Marshall University!

When we receive all parts of your application, we will send you an official acceptance letter to study at L.E.A.P. and an I-20 form.

1. Complete the Affidavit of Support Form (if you need to obtain an F-1 visa) showing that you or your sponsor have finances to support your study and living costs for one academic year (9 months). Download the Affadavit of Support Form here. Please click here to see the estimated cost of attendance. Please remember that in some cases, a 50% deposit will be required in order to issue the I-20 form. Proof of financial support may be demonstrated in several ways:

2. Send USD$100 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee payable by bank check or money order to MARSHALL UNIVERSITY. CLICK HERE if you would like to pay the $100 fee with a Visa/Mastercard using our secure online payment form. You can also print out the form and fax it to 304-696-6353.

3. A certified copy of transcript from your high school or college (both in the original language and English).

4. Fax items to: 304-696-6353. Mail items to: L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive., Huntington, West Virginia 25755, U.S.A.

5. If you would like to apply for undergraduate and/or graduate study at Marshall University at the same time you apply to the L.E.A.P. Program, visit the Center for International Programs website for more information about applying to Marshall University for degree study.

We recommend that you apply for undergraduate and/or graduate study AFTER you arrive to study in the L.E.A.P. Program. The Center for International Programs will provide you with academic advising and assist you with your undergraduate and/or graduate application while you are a student in the L.E.A.P. Program.

6. When we receive all parts of your application, we will send you an official acceptance letter to study at L.E.A.P. and an I-20 form. The I-20 form is used to apply for a student visa (F-1) at an American embassy or consulate. We will also send you an arrival survey and housing application. We will arrange airport pickup at the Tri-State Airport in Huntington or Charleston, West Virginia and assist you with your housing and arrival needs.

7. If you need an F-1 student visa to enter the U.S., you will have to pay the $100.00 SEVIS Fee AFTER you are issued a Form I-20 with your acceptance and BEFORE you apply for your visa. Visit the ICE website to learn how to pay the fee yourself.

8. The tuition balance must be paid in full before you are permitted to take classes..

We look forward to assisting you to Learn English for Academic Purposes in the U.S.A.!

Sincerely,

Clark Egnor, Director
L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755 U.S.A.
leap@marshall.edu