“I am currently outside of the United States and need an I-20."
    Complete steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 below. **

“I don’t need an I-20.”
    Complete steps 1, 2, and 3 below. **

“I am an in-status F1 students currently studying in the United States."
    Complete steps 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 below.

** step 5 may be required depending on the student’s age.

1. Complete application form.
    - Complete the application form depending on your current status. (see above)

2. Pay application fee of $55.00.

    - Send TSIE $55.00 USD (US Dollars) for your application fee.

3. Send your academic records.

    - Send TSIE copies of your academic records (high school (secondary) education or higher)

4. Send your financial support records.

    - Send TSIE a bank statement or sponsorship letter showing sufficient financial support.

5. Reserve an on-campus room.

    - Send an additional $100.00 deposit with your application fee (see #2).  Note: TSIE
      applicants who are below the age of 21 years are required to live on-campus.

6. Complete a transfer form. (only if you are transferring from another school in the US)

    - Send TSIE a completed transfer form.  Contact your current school’s International Office to

      receive a transfer form and let them know what your plans are.

APPLICATION COST SUMMARY:

$55.00    Application fee only.
$100.00*   Application fee plus express mail.
$140.00   Application fee plus housing deposit.
$195.00*  Application fee, express mail, housing deposit.

* For some countries, express mail costs may be higher. Contact TSIE for more information on those rates.

• What are the TSIE admission requirements?
1.  A completed application form.
2. A $55.00 application fee.
3. Copies of academic records (high school completion or higher). 
4. For students requesting I-20, a financial support guarantee.
5. Minimum age of 18 years.

• What is a financial guarantee?
  An official letter or account statement, with balance and date, from you or your sponsor.

• Can the financial statements be from more than one source?
  Yes, you can use the combined balances of more than one account, sponsor, etc.

• Who can be a sponsor?
  Yourself, your parents, your relatives, your employer, a friend, government or other agency, etc.

• How can I pay the application fee?
  - With a check, a cashiers check, a credit card, or money order.
  - Make checks payable to Texas State University - San Marcos.
  - If paying by credit card, Contact TSIE.

• Do I need a TOEFL or IELTS score to apply to TSIE?
  No. For TSIE admission, a TOEFL or IELTS score is not required. However, when applying to Undergraduate
  Admissions or the Graduate College, an official TOEFL is required. See English Proficiency Requirements for more details.

• Does admission to TSIE mean admission to a degree program at Texas State?
  Admission to TSIE does not guarantee admission to a degree program.
  You must apply directly to Undergraduate Admissions or the Graduate College.

• Can I fax my academic records and financial documents to TSIE?
  Yes. The TSIE fax number is (512)-245-3752.