If you want to apply, PELA makes it easy!
PELA welcomes students with all kinds of visas, including F-1 Student visas, F-2 visas, J-1/2 visas, L-1/2 visas, K-1/2 visas, Tourist visas, 90-day visa-waivers (no visas), and permanent residents.
Which of the following best describes you?
You want to receive
an F-1 Student Visa
*The Bank Statement can be in your name or a sponsor's name. The bank can be in your home country or in the U.S. The statement cannot be older than 6 months. The amount should show a balance of no less than $2,145 USD for each month you want to study.
You have an F-1 Student Visa and you want to
TRANSFER to PELA from another school
- Complete our Online Application
- Upload Passport & Bank Statement*
- Complete I-20 Transfer Eligibility Form
- Pay the $95 Application Fee
*The Bank Statement can be in your name or a sponsor's name. The bank can be in your home country or in the U.S. The statement cannot be older than 6 months. The amount should show a balance of no less than $2,145 USD for each month you want to study.
You want to apply
WITHOUT an F-1 Student Visa
You want to
REQUEST a HOMESTAY
- Complete a Homestay Request Form
- Pay PELA Housing Fees & Deposit
- Provide Arrival / Flight Information
Please see our Homestay Information Page for more information.