This award will cover 100 percent of the out-of-state tuition surcharge, valued at $9,120 U.S.D. for the 10-11 academic year. To be eligible for this award, students must be admissible* to the University. Renewal criteria requires maintaining academic eligibility** to attend UT and the successful completion of 30 credit hours each academic year. Students are eligible for this award until they earn an undergraduate degree, but must do so within 15 semesters over a maximum of five consecutive years.
International Student Scholarship The International Student Scholarship is offered to new undergraduate international students who are entering the university as an adult, transfer or directly from high school who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship covers the out of state surcharge, valued at $9,120 U.S.D. for the 10-11 academic year. Students whose native language is not English must have a minimum international TOEFL score of 500 paper based, 173 computer based, or 61 internet based test or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 and be academically admissible to receive this award. This scholarship is limited to full-time, non-immigrant F1 visa holders. The scholarship is renewable and requires the student to maintain a 3.0 GPA and the successful completion of 30 credit hours during fall and spring semesters. Students are eligible for this award until they earn an undergraduate degree, but must do so within 15 semesters over a maximum of five consecutive years. A completed international undergraduate application for admission, all required transcripts, $40 application fee, and official passing TOEFL or IELTS report must be postmarked by the application priority deadline for the term of application. Students who apply directly to the American Language Institute (ALI) at The University of Toledo and students who meet the academic requirement but are referred to the ALI will be eligible for this award upon the successful completion of the ALI program. This scholarship will not be applied to the out of state fees associated with the ALI. This scholarship can not be combined with other awards offered from the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE The American Language Institute (ALI), a unit of the Office of International Student Services, offers intensive language training for students in English as a second language. The curriculum consists of 20 hours of instruction each week, plus 2-3 hours of supervised laboratory instruction. All full-time instructors hold advanced degrees in teaching English as a second language or related fields. Classes average 10 students per section.
P R E PA R AT I O N F O R T R AV E L Passports and Visas – All international students should obtain a passport from their government. Students accepted by UT usually enter the United States on a Student Visa (F-1) or Exchange Visitor Visa (J-1). Information regarding the U.S. Visa application process is located at travel.state.gov/visa. UT sends most students a Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20, to be used in obtaining the F-1 Student Visa. At the request of a student, the University can also issue the Form DS-2019 to be used in obtaining the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa. You should take the Form I-20 or the Form DS-2019 to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student visa. The U.S. Embassy or Consulate will require that you document financial support. We recommend requesting your I-20 be sent by express mail. If admitted, we will send you an I-20 by courier. Cost for this service is $60 U.S.D. (subject to change). If you choose this option, please fill out Section 6 on the application and submit a separate check or money order for $50 U.S.D. made payable to The University of Toledo. This is in addition to the $40 U.S.D. application fee. If we are unable to issue you an I-20, we will correspond through regular mail and hold your payment until we are able to send your I-20, or return your payment to you if an I-20 cannot be issued.
Immunizations – Most countries require travelers to have immunizations. You should ask an officer at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate which immunizations are required. Remember that some immunizations take several weeks to complete.
SEVIS Fee – All international students who apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa must pay the SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System) fee prior to the visa application process. Information regarding the payment process will be sent to students at the time their I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.
Academic Year Expenses – Some government agencies or banks may require a statement concerning the cost of a student’s education in the U.S. You may present your I-20 to any authority needing such information.
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