English Language Program
How to Apply (18+ Yrs Only)

• For International Students, English Language Program Only
• For Residents, English Language Program Only
• For Transferring from other school
• For Conditional Admission
• Contact Information

For International Students, English Language Program Only

Step 1. Please mail the following to our office.

• ELP Application form
• $100 USD Application Fee
• Your bank statement or your sponsor's bank statement - minimum $14,435 USD; statement less than 6 months old; signed & stamped by bank manager
• Sponsor Support Form (if using a sponsor)

• If you want us to send you the I-20 faster, please add $25(Express mail) or $50(DHL) to your application fee.

Step 2. We will send you the I-20.

Step 3. In order to apply for your student Visa (F-1 Visa),

• Pay $100 SEVIS Fee: Go to the website below. Pay the fee, and print your receipt BEFORE you go to the visa appointment at the U.S. embassy. Take your receipt with you to the embassy appointment. http://www.fmjfee.com

• Make Appointment with U.S. Embassy: You will need to get an F1 Student Visa. Take these documents with you to your appointment:
  
  1. I-20 document from our school
  2. Bank statement (sponsor's if used)
  3. Sponsor form (if used)
  4. Passport
  5. SEVIS fee receipt (print from website)
     http://www.fmjfee.com
  6. ELP program information

Step 4. Prepare for the registration for ELP.

• Take Medical Form to Your Doctor: Take the yellow Medical Requirements form to your doctor. Your doctor must complete the form. Bring this completed form with you to ELP's Registration Day. The University requires this form. The State of California says you cannot go to school without these medical records.

• Find Housing: Find a place to live BEFORE you enter the United States. You should apply early! Here are some ways you can find a good apartment:
  
  1. On-Campus Housing (University Dormitory) - (323) 343-4800
     http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing
  2. Homestay with Home Services International - (619) 461-4764
     http://www.homestayservices.com
  3. Apartments Near Campus - Do an internet search on this website. Alhambra and Pasadena are very nice and are close to the campus. Use this website to help you: http://www.apartments.com
  4. Hotels - http://travel.yahoo.com

  Remember, there is no emergency housing - so plan early!

• Be Ready to Buy Student Health Insurance on Registration Day - The University says you must buy Student Health Insurance here in the United States on Registration Day. It costs $205.50 USD per quarter. You cannot use your country's health insurance plans.

Step 5. Welcome to the United States of America!

• Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport - take taxi or van shuttle service
  

  Dorm Students:	California State University, Los Angeles
  	Campus Housing
  	5300 Paseo Rancho Castilla
  	Los Angeles, CA 90032
  	(323) 343-4800 (day); (323) 343-4807 (evening)
  a. Taxi: http://www.layellowcab.com
  b. Van Shuttle: http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/lax.htm

Step 6. Welcome to the English Language Program!

• Come to Registration Day to the ELP office at 9:00 a.m. The United States Immigration Service requires you to come on this day. If you have an emergency, please call us immediately.

  You will need to bring:
  

  1. Credit card, 2 traveler's checks, 2 money orders, or 2 U.S. bank personal checks for tuition fee and health insurance fee payment.
  2. Your passport
  3. Your Visa and I-94 card
  4. Your I-20
  5. Your yellow medical form signed by your doctor

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For Residents, English Language Program Only

Step 1. Please mail the following to our office.

• ELP Application form
• $100 USD Application Fee

Step 2. Prepare for the registration for ELP.

• Take Medical Form to Your Doctor: Take the yellow Medical Requirements form to your doctor. Your doctor must complete the form. Bring this completed form with you to ELP's Registration Day. The University requires this form. The State of California says you cannot go to school without these medical records.

• Find Housing: Find a place to live BEFORE you enter the United States. You should apply early! Here are some ways you can find a good apartment:
  
  1. On-Campus Housing (University Dormitory) - (323) 343-4800
     http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing
  2. Homestay with Home Services International - (619) 461-4764
     http://www.homestayservices.com
  3. Apartments Near Campus - Do an internet search on this website. Alhambra and Pasadena are very nice and are close to the campus. Use this website to help you: http://www.apartments.com
  4. Hotels - http://travel.yahoo.com

  Remember, there is no emergency housing - so plan early!

• Be Ready to Buy Student Health Insurance on Registration Day - The University says you must buy Student Health Insurance here in the United States on Registration Day. It costs $205.50 USD per quarter. You cannot use your country's health insurance plans.

Step 3. Welcome to the English Language Program!

• Come to Registration Day to the ELP office at 9:00 a.m. If you have an emergency, please call us immediately.

  You will need to bring:
  

  1. United States Citizens: bring passport or birth certificate
  2. United States Legal Residents: bring passport or Resident Card
  3. Credit card, check, or money orser for tuition fee payment

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For Transferring from other school

Step 1. Please mail the following to our office.

• ELP Application Form
• $100 USD Application Fee to ELP (the check should be made out to "Cal State L.A.-ELP")
• Your bank statement or your sponsor's bank statement - minimum $14,435 USD; statement less than 6 months old; signed & stamped by bank manager
• Sponsor Support Form (if using a sponsor)
• the copy of the I-20 from current school, or school before ELP
• the copy of passport, visa page and I-94
• your current US address and home country address
• your e-mail address or fax number that we can send you our transfer-in form

Step 2. We will send you our transfer-in form

• Please bring the transfer-in form to the academic advisor in your current school. Please send it back to us after it is filled out.

Step 3. We will send you a new I-20 from English Language Program.

Step 4. Prepare for the registration for ELP.

• Take Medical Form to Your Doctor: Take the yellow Medical Requirements form to your doctor. Your doctor must complete the form. Bring this completed form with you to ELP's Registration Day. The University requires this form. The State of California says you cannot go to school without these medical records.

• Find Housing: Find a place to live BEFORE you enter the United States. You should apply early! Here are some ways you can find a good apartment:
  
  1. On-Campus Housing (University Dormitory) - (323) 343-4800
     http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing
  2. Homestay with Home Services International - (619) 461-4764
     http://www.homestayservices.com
  3. Apartments Near Campus - Do an internet search on this website. Alhambra and Pasadena are very nice and are close to the campus. Use this website to help you: http://www.apartments.com
  4. Hotels - http://travel.yahoo.com

  Remember, there is no emergency housing - so plan early!

• Be Ready to Buy Student Health Insurance on Registration Day - The University says you must buy Student Health Insurance here in the United States on Registration Day. It costs $205.50 USD per quarter. You cannot use your country's health insurance plans.

Step 5. Welcome to the English Language Program!

• Come to Registration Day to the ELP office at 9:00 a.m. The United States Immigration Service requires you to come on this day. If you have an emergency, please call us immediately.

  You will need to bring:
  

  1. Credit card, 2 traveler's checks, 2 money orders, or 2 U.S. bank personal checks for tuition fee and health insurance fee payment
  2. Your passport
  3. Your Visa and I-94 card
  4. Your I-20
  5. Your yellow medical form signed by your doctor

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Contact Information
English Language Program
California State University, Los Angeles
Golden Eagle, West, Room 211
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Office: (323) 343-4840
FAX: (323) 343-4843
E-mail: elpinfo@calstatela.edu