How to Apply
#1 COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
Fill out the ELI APPLICATION online or download a PDF.
#2 SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
- ACADEMIC RECORD
- Students must have one of the following:
- High School Diploma
- College or University Transcript
- The transcripts must be in English.
- Students must have one of the following:
- PASSPORT
- Submit a copy of the biographical page of your passport.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- APPLICATION FEE
#3 IF YOU REQUIRE AN F-1 STUDENT VISA
- BANK STATEMENT (required if you need an I-20 form)
- It must show that you, or your sponsor, have at least $13,818 USD to support you during your studies at Mercer.
- If you have dependents, you will need to show additional funding ($6,000 USD for a spouse, $4,000 USD per child).
- The statement must be in English and must be dated within the past 6 months.
#3 SEND US EVERYTHING BY EMAIL, FAX, OR MAIL
eli@mercer.edu
Fax: 678-547-6196
English Language Institute
3001 Mercer University Drive. Atlanta, GA USA 30341
F-1 VISA REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the ELI Application, Academic Record, Passport Copy and Application Fee, you must also submit a Bank Statement.
Once you have been accepted, we will email you instructions on how to receive your Form I-20.
Upon receiving your I-20 package, you will pay the $200 SEVIS Fee Online (Form I-901) www.fmjfee.com. Please print your SEVIS I-901 receipt to bring to the visa interview, along with your I-20.
After obtaining an F-1 visa, please email us to confirm your arrival at eli@mercer.edu.
Note: Conditional admission is offered to select undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercer. Please check with the ELI Office for more information.
