{"id":294,"date":"2016-11-01T11:50:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T15:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/esol\/?page_id=294"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:27:05","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/esol\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/tlsi\/files\/2026\/03\/23-AI-Day-@-COE-34.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;42%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What is the difference between a Ph.D. and Ed.D.?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Choosing between a Ph.D. and an Ed.D. in Education requires careful consideration of academic interests and career goals. While both are doctoral degrees, they differ in emphasis. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy):<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers in academia, research, or leadership positions in technology-driven educational institutions.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Emphasizes advanced research, theory development, and scholarly contributions in educational technology.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Focuses on advancing knowledge and understanding of educational technology through rigorous academic inquiry and publishing scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ed.D. (Doctor of Education):<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ideal for in-service educators and professionals seeking leadership roles that involve implementing and managing technology integration in educational settings.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Offers a practice-oriented approach, focusing on applying research to real-world challenges in educational technology.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Prepares graduates to address practical issues, drive innovation, and lead educational technology initiatives within schools, districts, or educational organizations.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Still have questions? Contact us!\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I continue to work while completing this program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"It can take six to eight weeks for a completed and submitted application packet to move through the stages of the application process. You can also monitor your application status through the graduate application portal. If you still have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact the program coordinator.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How can I apply to the Ed.D. program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"For complete information on the admissions process, please review our program-specific guidelines.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Please also visit the following application information for the School of Teaching and Learning.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The application for our program may be found on the UF application portal. Our application deadline is in January, which is different from other deadlines in the college that might be in February, so please use the deadline on this page and plan accordingly. Please read these FAQs carefully before you apply.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Is there a campus-based requirement (i.e., visit to campus)?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Yes. The online EdD in Educational Technology program is online except for an on-campus component for 2 days (in late August-early September) during your first semester and 4 days at the end of the first year (in late June) and 3 days in the second year (mid-May) of your program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Attendance is required. You are required to sign an Application Agreement Letter committing to the on-campus component and submit it along with your online application. The University of Florida also requires that you be present for your dissertation defense, but that date can be decided according to your convenience and in agreement with your dissertation committee chair.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Am I able to transfer credits from my master's program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The online Ed.D. program requires an earned Master\u2019s degree. It is possible to transfer up to 30 credit hours from your Master\u2019s program, depending on multiple factors.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Students typically transfer 25-30 credits from their Masters degree, complete 54 required Ed.D. credits and take additional electives to complete the minimum 90 credits needed to graduate from the program. Transfer approvals are based on many factors and are made at the university level so we cannot tell prospective students how many credits will transfer.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Transfer credit requests are submitted during students\u2019 first semester in the program and are handled by the Graduate School after students have registered in the program. Once enrolled, your advisor will guide you through the credit transfer process. No questions about transfer credit can be addressed until after a student has begun the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For more information, please read the University of Florida policy on transfer of credit.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are GRE scores required for admission to the online EdD program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"You do not need to provide GRE scores to apply for the EdD cohort. If providing scores, the University of Florida Office of Admissions will only accept scores sent directly from ETS. You can send the scores using code 5812.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Where can I find information about tuition and fees?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"A primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the College of Education Online Tuition and Fees page.  This information may also be found on the UF Bursar\u2019s website.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Students take a minimum of 60 credits (depending on credits transferred from the Master\u2019s degree) to complete the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at 352-392-1365.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Why is my tuition bill or tuition estimate so high? I should fall under the AY Flat Rate Waiver.\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"This waiver, which applies to online students enrolled in our M.Ed., Ed.S Ed.D. or certificate programs, is applied after the end of the drop\/add period for each semester. It is only applied once per semester, so you must be registered for all courses, even if they are 8W2 courses, by the end of drop\/add. You can not receive the flat rate waiver if you enroll in a course after the drop\/add period. Please note this waiver is not necessary for Florida Residents or EEP students. The AY flat rate waiver is college-specific. At the end of drop\/add, when we are certain that everyone has registered, a staff member sends a list of all those students who qualify to the Bursar\u2019s Office, and then the waiver is applied. Be assured that if you are in a completely online program (M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D. or certificate programs), then the tuition rate will eventually reflect our tuition page.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Since this waiver is college-specific, meaning the College of Education bears the financial costs of these waivers, the Bursar\u2019s Office cannot give you accurate information since they typically quote from standard tuition rates, which are higher than the waiver. We know this can be frustrating, but this is the only way we can apply the waiver.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->To receive the tuition waiver, you must be registered for all classes before the semester begins (regardless of when the class begins \u2013 e.g. in the Fall, your second course begins in October). If you register later, you will not get the waiver. So please ensure there are no holds on your account, and that you are registered for both required courses this fall, if you have not done so already. You can pay a small amount (e.g. $100) before the tuition deadline to ensure your registration is not cancelled and no late fee is applied for non-payment of fees.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are scholarships available?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The College of Education awards scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students through an annual scholarship process. For more information on current scholarships, please visit the college student affairs scholarship website.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Is financial aid available?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"TA primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the College of Education Online Tuition and Fees page.  This information may also be found on the UF Bursar\u2019s website.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Students take a minimum of 60 credits (depending on credits transferred from the Master\u2019s degree) to complete the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at 352-392-1365.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How many students comprise each cohort?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Each cohort is between 18-25 students.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How quickly can I complete the program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"A doctorate degree requires students to complete a minimum of 90 hours beyond their bachelor\u2019s degree. The online Ed.D. in Educational Technology is designed such that students complete the required courses as a cohort and work on their dissertations at their own pace. Degree completion depends on the student\u2019s ability to complete program requirements to a level commensurate with doctoral level work. Graduates of the program have taken a minimum of 3 years to complete the program.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How many credits can I transfer into the program from my previous graduate studies?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The online Ed.D. program requires an earned Master\u2019s degree. Students should have completed a Master\u2019s degree before they begin the Ed.D. program. It is possible to transfer up to 30 credit hours from your Master\u2019s program, depending on multiple factors. It may be possible to have additional credits transferred if students hold a specialist degree from an accredited doctoral degree granting institution.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Transfer approvals are based on many factors and are made at the university level so we cannot tell prospective students how many credits will transfer. Transfer credit requests are submitted during students\u2019 first semester in the program and are handled by the Graduate School after students have registered in the program. No questions about transfer credit can be addressed until after a student has begun the program. For more information, please see the University\u2019s official policy on transfer of credit.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"I completed an online certificate. Can I move into the Ed.D. program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The admissions processes for online certificates and degree programs are different so you would need to apply to the Ed.D. program. The credits earned from a certificate can transfer to a program once a student is accepted as long as a B or better was earned. Please note that only a total of 36 credits can transfer if you completed your Masters at UF and a total of 30 credits if you completed your Masters elsewhere.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Do letters of recommendation have to come from University faculty?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The admission requirements for our department state that letters of recommendation must come from university faculty. However, our program recognizes that many applicants have been away from university studies for many years. Thus, we prefer to see letters of recommendations from individuals who can speak to your current work and your likelihood of success in graduate school. These may or may not come from university professors.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can letters of recommendation come from UF EdTech faculty?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"No, the Ed Tech faculty review applications so this would mean that we would be writing letters to ourselves. Current Ed Tech students who wish to apply to another Ed Tech program are welcomed to talk with faculty about it and to let us know they are applying but we cannot write letters of recommendation.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I see a list of courses in the program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The list of courses look slightly different for each cohort. This is a cohort-based program, all requirements and activities have to be completed as an online cohort. The curriculum includes core courses in Educational Technology, research courses, doctoral seminars and electives. Students are required to take two courses a semester that total six credits (Fall, Spring and Summer) for the first two years of the program. The courses for the last offered cohort are listed on our website.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What are the program's prerequisites?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Acceptance requires a completed master\u2019s degree from an accredited institution. We do not require applicants to have a background in educational technology or education; however, it does help.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are there some classes I can take to see if this is the program for me?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"You can register for courses as a non-degree seeking student when they are offered each semester. View the course calendar for more information on when courses are offered throughout the year.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Before you register for a course, if you are planning to apply to the Ed.D., please email Dr. Olesova to ensure that the course you are taking will transfer into the Ed.D. program if you are accepted.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Please note that successfully completing courses does not guarantee admission to the Ed.D. cohort.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||50px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; 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GRE test scores; iELTS or TOEFL test scores, where applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Submit three letters of recommendation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n  <span>Note:<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li><span>The application process is fully online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The School of Teaching and Learning has adopted a waiver for the GRE for admissions to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs effective Fall of 2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am interested in the Master&#8217;s degree in ESOL\/Bilingual education. 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GRE test scores; iELTS or TOEFL test scores, where applicable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Submit three letters of recommendation<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNote:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The application process is fully online.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The School of Teaching and Learning has adopted a waiver for the GRE for admissions to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs effective Fall of 2023.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='I am interested in the Master\u2019s degree in ESOL\/Bilingual Education. 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Your UFIC advisor can assist you with student visas, international insurance, financial guidance for international students, etc.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='What is the application deadline?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nThe ESOL\/Bilingual Education program area receives applications\u00a0<strong>through March of each spring for admission in August each fall<\/strong>. However, to be considered for college-wide scholarships and assistantships, your materials must be received\u00a0<strong>by December of the year before beginning the program<\/strong>.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='Do you offer assistantships for Master\u2019s degree students?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\n<div class=\"span9\">\r\n<div class=\"text-block \">\r\n<div id=\"toggleArea-31151920320\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\r\n<div id=\"tgl-7-31151920320\" class=\"accordion-body in collapse\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, no. 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