Program Overview

Program for Intensive English (PIE)

The Program for Intensive English (PIE) at Indiana University Indianapolis is a non-credit, non-degree, certificate program.

Program Fees & Cost

The cost of the Program for Intensive English (PIE) depends on which class or classes you will take (full-time or part-time). The cost may also be different depending on your visa requirements.

F-1 Students (International)

International students who come to the U.S. from another country with F-1 visa status must study full-time classes at PIE (in person). Studying full-time means taking 3 classes in your level (Reading/Writing + Listening/Speaking + Grammar). International students are also required to maintain health insurance through the university and pay an International Student Services fee.

• Program Fee (Tuition): $2,850.00 USD per session
• Required Health Insurance: around $325.00 USD per session
• Required International Student Fee: around $52.00 USD per session
• Estimated Total: around $3,200.00 USD per session

Please note that the costs listed do not include housing, food, books, or transportation. These are additional expenses that the student is responsible for. For budgeting purposes, the estimated cost of attendance including housing, transportation, food, and other living requirements for an F-1 student is estimated to be around $6,789 per session at PIE.

Showing Proof of Financial Resources as an F-1 student

Students who want to come to the U.S. with an F-1 student visa must have an I-20 form generated by IU Indianapolis. The U.S. Government requires proof of financial resources for the university to create the I-20 form. The proof of financial resources is just to show that you have enough money to support the cost of your program fee and cost of living while studying in the USA.

F-2 Dependents & B-2 Visitors

Students who are on an F-2 dependent visa or a B-1/B-2 visitor/tourist visa are allowed to study part-time only. Part-time study means taking 1 or 2 classes per session.

• Grammar only: $570.00 USD per session
• Listening/Speaking only: $1,140.00 USD per session
• Reading/Writing only: $1,140.00 USD per session
• Listening/Speaking + Grammar: $1,710.00 USD per session
• Reading/Writing + Grammar: $1,710.00 USD per session
• Listening/Speaking + Reading/Writing: $2,280.00 USD per session

All Other Students

All other visa categories are accepted at the PIE. The costs below are for 1 session in total.

• Grammar only: $570.00 USD per session
• Listening/Speaking only: $1,140.00 USD per session
• Reading/Writing only: $1,140.00 USD per session
• Listening/Speaking + Grammar: $1,710.00 USD per session
• Reading/Writing + Grammar: $1,710.00 USD per session
• Listening/Speaking + Reading/Writing: $2,280.00 USD per session
• All 3 Classes (Full-Time): $2,850.00 USD per session

Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Program for Intensive English at Indiana University Indianapolis is a non-credit, non-degree, certificate program. We cannot accept FAFSA or other forms of federal financial aid. We do offer some scholarship options for new and returning students.

Upton Scholarship

The Upton Scholarship is available each session for continuing students only. Students can apply during their 2nd session at PIE or later.

• Details: The Upton scholarship amount varies. It will cover a portion of your program fee (typically between $500 and $1,000).
• Requirements:
  • You have already studied at least 1 session at PIE.
  • You received 80% or higher attendance in all classes the previous session.
  • You received 80% or higher grades in all classes in the previous session.
  • You showed motivation and responsibility in all PIE classes.
  • Students cannot apply if they have already completed Level 7 at PIE.
  • Students cannot apply if they are sponsored by their government.

Resident Scholarship

The Resident Scholarship is available every session for both new and continuing students who are Indiana residents with an intermediate or higher level of English.

• Details: Amount of each award: $1,140.00 off the cost of program fee for 2 or 3 classes.
• Requirements:
  • You are an Indiana resident.
  • You are 18 years of age or older.
  • You have an A-2 level of English or higher.
  • You will enroll in 2 or 3 classes at PIE.

Indy PIE Scholarship

The Indy PIE Scholarship was created to help permanent residents of Indiana afford full-time study at the PIE. This scholarship is an automatic discount of $570 off the cost of the full-time program fee for those who qualify.

• Details: The Indy PIE Scholarship is a 20% reduction in the full-time program fee.
• Requirements:
  • The Indy PIE scholarship is available to full-time students at the PIE who are residents of Indiana.
  • To receive the Indy PIE Scholarship, students must elect to study full-time classes (Reading/Writing + Listening/Speaking + Grammar).