Institute

A.C.E. Language Institute at Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana, a university town in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. A.C.E. students spend 18 hours a week in intensive English language classes and 3 hours in optional elective classes. Students may choose to live with a host family, in a campus dorm, or in an apartment off or on campus. This institute also offers a variety of electives such as such as Business English, Tutoring, English through Music, Conversation & Pronunciation, TOEFL Prep and more. The mission of the A.C.E. Language Institute at Montana State University is to prepare students linguistically and culturally for their educational and professional pursuits as well as providing opportunities for personal growth.

About Bozeman

Bozeman, Montana is a university town in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. In the summer, students enjoy hiking, canoeing, fishing, white water rafting, and visits to Yellowstone National Park. In the winter, students often spend free time skiing or snowboarding at resorts just 30 minutes from town.

University Info

Montana State University ranks in the top tier of all research universities in the U.S. and specializes in sciences and engineering. Located in scenic Bozeman, Montana, MSU is close to famous Yellowstone National Park.

• The Carnegie Foundation ranks MSU in the top tier of Research Universities, demonstrating very high research activity, along with Harvard, Yale and MIT.
• MSU offers over 100 undergraduate degrees
• 50 master's degree programs and 27 doctoral degrees programs are also offered at MSU
• Class Size (average): 36 students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
• Full-time Faculty: 553
• One of the best Nursing programs in the USA (Nursing graduates have a 94% pass rate on the nursing exam)
• MSU Film school is one of the top film schools in the USA and the only one offering a Masters Degree in Natural History Filmmaking
• The College of Business is accredited by AACSB, the top accreditation worldwide for Business Schools. Only 15% of Business Schools are accredited worldwide.

Learn more about international student admisions at the MSU website here.

View the MSU international Student Brochure here.

Program Cost

Fees may change without notice. All fees above reflect Fall Semester 2012 and Spring Semester 2013 only. Rates are based per session. One A.C.E. session is 7.5 weeks, which is equal to half of a MSU semester.

Intensive English Program Fees Per Session

Intensive Program Tuition (7.5 weeks)*	$2600
Student Services**	$275
Residence Halls*** (7.5 weeks)	$2000 - $2420
Meal Plan**** (7.5 weeks)	varies; see MSU website
Health Insurance*****	$180

* Fees do not include additional one-time $100 A.C.E. application fee. Additional 3 hours per week of electives (e.g. TOEFL Prep, Academic Vocabulary, Business English, etc.) are available for $420.00 per course, per session.

** Student Services fee includes campus based services. The rate may change without notice.

*** Residence Hall fees are approximate and vary depending on location and single / double occupancy. Fees do not include additional one-time $250 housing placement fee. Students will pay dormitory costs after arrival.
See details on MSU campus living here:
http://www.montana.edu/reslife/index.php
http://www.montana.edu/reslife/rates.php

Limited homestay options available.

**** The Meal Plan varies depending on the option you choose. See MSU residence page.

***** All students are required to have valid health insurance. Students must demonstrate health insurance coverage or purchase health insurance through A.C.E. Fees listed above cover the student during the 7.5-week session. Students may purchase additional coverage for vacation periods. View our health insurance plan here.

Application and Housing Placement Fees

$100 application fee and $250 housing placement fee are required at the time of application. They are non-refundable.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

"Cancellation" means informing A.C.E. in writing before the first day of classes of a given prepaid session that the student will not attend. No refunds are offered after the session has started. There is a $250 cancellation fee applied for all cancellations regardless of the number of prepaid sessions. However, the balance of the sessions' tuition and refundable charges will be refunded if cancelled before the start of the session. Students must submit a completed Cancellation and Refund Form to A.C.E. No refunds are issued if a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons. No refunds are issued for application, housing placement fees or insurance. Portions of requested refunds may be issued to agency organizations that the student selected. Refunds can also be applied to tuition and fees in future sessions by student request. Should there be any change to the cancellation and refund policy, the policy that was in place at the time of the student's prepayment shall be maintained until the end of the prepaid term.

Financial Documentation for F-1 Visa Students

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requires that students have sufficient financial resources to meet school and living costs while in the U.S. The student, parents, or a sponsor must provide a current bank statement or an official letter from a bank verifying sufficient funds.

Housing Requests

Students may request housing assistance at all A.C.E. Language Institutes. Housing Forms must be filed 4 weeks before the student's proposed arrival.

Courier Mailing Fee

Students may request to have acceptance materials and I-20 sent by courier mail service. There will be an additional charge of $65 for courier mail service. All applications received less than 30 days before the student's requested start date will be sent by courier mail service.

Other Expenses

Students should expect to buy books at a cost of approximately $250 per session. Students should budget additional money for personal expenses such as travel or entertainment. These expenses will vary.

Payment of Fees

A.C.E. will accept payment by traveler's check, personal check drawn on a U.S. bank, cashier's check, credit card, or wire transfer. To pay by wire transfer you must add a $30 wire transfer fee to the amount invoiced.

Age Requirement

Students aged 17 and older may enroll in an A.C.E. Language Institute. Students younger than 17 should contact A.C.E. for information on youth programs.

Calendar

	2013	A.C.E. Application Deadlines*
Spring Session 1	January 7 - March 1	December 7
Spring Session 2	March 4 - May 3	February 4
Summer Session 1	May 13 - June 21	April 13
Summer Session 2	June 24 - August 2	May 24
Fall Session 1	August 26 - October 17	July 26
Fall Session 2	October 21 - December 12	September 21

* Applications after the deadline may be considered individually on a space available basis, as time permits for housing and visa processing. University deadlines may be earlier.

The A.C.E. Language Institute sessions closely match the schedule of the university location during the school year. During the summer, there is more variation to the schedules, due to shorter university summer terms.

The MSU campus will have spring break during Spring Session 2. The session will still have 7.5 weeks of class.

Summer sessions at MSU are extra intensive 6-week courses, with additional class hours to match the standard 7.5-week curriculum. Tuition and fees remain the same, but housing will be prorated.

A.C.E. Language Institute Holidays

	2013
New Year's Day observed	January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	January 21
Presidents' Day	February 18
University Holiday	March 29
Memorial Day	May 27
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	September 2
Veterans Day	November 11
Thanksgiving	November 27 - 29
Christmas observed	December 24 & 25

Housing Options

A.C.E. offers you several possible places to stay while you are studying. For fees click here.

Dormitory

• Dormitories are very clean, modern and convenient (near your classes)
• You will live in the same dorm as American students and will be able to practice your English every day and make friends
• You can choose to live with one or more other students
• Since the university residence life staff places you, they can help if you have a problem

Cost: approximately $1950 - $2420 per session

Homestay

• Our staff can help you find the right homestay as close to A.C.E. Language Institute as possible.
• Our homestay families are fantastic and have many years of experience helping international students
• Living in a homestay will teach you about U.S. daily life and culture
• Your host family will help you adjust to your new life in the US
• You will be treated as a member of the family, not as a guest in a hotel
• Host provides a furnished bedroom, meals, use of household items (such as washer, dryer, linens), and telephone for local calls.
• Since A.C.E. places you, we can help if you have a problem

Cost: $1125 per session, $250 placement fee

On-campus Apartment (Family & Graduate Housing)

• On-campus apartments are for married or graduate students only
• Family and graduate housing offers many family-centered activities
• Neighborhood elementary school specializes in teaching children of international students
• Students interested in this housing option need to apply directly at www.montana.edu/fgh/

Cost: Fees vary. Please contact us for further information.

Apartment

• All A.C.E. Language Institutes have apartments close to them that are reasonably priced, safe, and convenient
• Students are responsible for making their own arrangements. Our staff can offer advice in solving problems.

Cost: Fees vary. Please contact us for further information.

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