Ormond Beach Campus · Change of Status to F-1
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Standard Intensive English
Best for students whose main goal is English for communication, academics, work, or personal development.
Level Up Scholarship Program
For students planning to continue into an eligible U.S. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program.
Includes Latitude’s Change of Status school documentation, application processing, online English Placement Test, and preparation of school documents. Textbooks and student materials are a one-time $170 fee due after approval and before classes begin.
Annual vacation benefit
Eligible F-1 students may request up to four months of Annual Vacation after 26 weeks of consecutive study while maintaining good academic standing, attendance, and F-1 status.
Schedule options by English level
Available 2027 enrollment dates
2027 School Calendar: Latitude’s annual calendar includes 40 no-class days for U.S. holidays and seasonal school breaks. Admissions will confirm the complete calendar with your enrollment documents.
Latitude Level Up Scholarship Program
Tuition is paid monthly. Students do not prepay 12 or 24 months.
The scholarship may be used for tuition and required academic fees until the earned award is fully used.
Our Level Up International Student Scholarship was created to support global talent and education excellence no matter where you come from. Alleviate financial stress so you can focus on your next step in higher education.
Transition into prestigious Florida colleges or Universities in the Ormond/Daytona Beach area. Want to study somewhere else in the U.S.? Let’s work together to find the perfect fit for you.
Student life is included
Build confidence through immersion with native speakers and their southern hospitality. Latitude hosts and pays for organized student events. Past activities include surf camp, Blue Spring manatee excursions, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, Daytona Tortugas baseball, NASCAR, bowling and arcade nights, boat tours, beach field days, international potlucks, movies, and more.
Housing resources and estimated living costs
Estimated monthly rent with utilities and internet included. Family arrangements may also be available.
Estimated monthly tuition and housing total before food, transportation, insurance, and personal expenses.
Estimated monthly tuition and housing total before food, transportation, insurance, and personal expenses.
Our Admissions team is here to guide you for an experience of a lifetime. We are happy to assist you in coordinating housing and transportation before arrival so you can choose a comfortable living situation that supports your studies. Students rent directly from the housing provider, and prices and availability can change.
Change of Status enrollment process
Submit Latitude Language’s application and upload your passport, current visa or status document, and most recent I-94.
ApplicationOur team reviews your current status, documents, program goals, and eligibility before providing your payment instructions.
Your results help determine your starting level, schedule options, study plan, I-20 duration, and Level Up scholarship opportunity timeline, if applicable.
After your application profile is complete and the one-time Change of Status application and processing + English Placement Test fee is received, Latitude prepares your Form I-20 and supporting school documentation within 2 business days.
Submit Form I-539 with the I-20, Latitude’s supporting school documentation, financial proof, and current USCIS filing fees. Latitude’s Admissions Team can review your draft school-document package before filing, but does not provide legal representation.
Send your receipt to Admissions, tell us if you paid for Premium Processing, and check your myUSCIS account weekly. Share new USCIS notices with Latitude for help with school responses and updated documents.
When USCIS approves F-1 status, begin the full course of study on the next available start date provided by Latitude.
Proof of funding
Personal, family, sponsor, U.S., or foreign accounts may be combined. Admissions will calculate the requirement for your program, study plan, and dependents.
Proof of funding
Admissions confirms your required amount after reviewing your placement, projected program length, dependents, and Level Up eligibility.
Government filing costs
USCIS form editions, filing fees, eligibility, and processing times can change. Use the official government resources below rather than relying on an old saved amount.
Program details
| Feature | Standard Intensive English | Level Up Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| CEA-accredited Intensive English Program | Included | Included |
| Speaking, listening, reading, and writing | Included | Included |
| Grammar and vocabulary | Included | Included |
| Academic English | Included | Included |
| Test preparation at the appropriate level | Included | Included |
| Regular student advising | Included | Included |
| Individual college-readiness plan | — | Included |
| College and major research | — | Included |
| Target-school English requirement review | — | Included |
| College application planning | — | Included |
| Academic-document guidance | — | Included |
| College transition support | — | Included |
| Scholarship eligibility | — | Up to $3,000 |
| Ormond Beach tuition | $650 per month | $765 per month |
Methodology
Use English in class and on campus, then build confidence through community events and conversations with native speakers.
Learn grammar rules in context and practice using them correctly in speaking and writing.
Small classes, active practice, engaging coaching, honest feedback, homework, and study keep every student involved. Latitude’s students, instructors, and staff become your Florida family—learning, eating, playing, sharing, and supporting each other.
Professionally published materials and real-life situations prepare you for the language, expressions, and conversations you will experience in the United States.
Proficiency levels
Frequently asked questions
Eligibility depends on your current U.S. status and individual circumstances. Latitude commonly reviews applicants in B-1/B-2, J-1, or F-2 status. Our admissions team reviews school eligibility; USCIS makes the immigration decision.
Your current status controls whether and how much you may study before approval. B-1/B-2 visitors cannot begin the full course of study before USCIS approves F-1 status. Ask Latitude about the limits that apply to your current status.
Latitude requires Change of Status students to complete at least four months of study after F-1 approval. Level Up scholarship eligibility requires a longer qualifying enrollment of 12–24 months.
No. USCIS decides Change of Status applications, and each college or university makes its own admission decision. Latitude provides school documentation, English instruction, and educational planning support.
Level Up is a college-support and scholarship opportunity for students enrolled in Latitude’s CEA-accredited Intensive English Program with Test Preparation. It includes English instruction, college planning, application support, progress reviews, and scholarship eligibility.
No. Level Up students enroll in Latitude’s approved Intensive English Program and continue through Level 9 Test Preparation. Level Up adds college-planning services and scholarship eligibility.
Ormond Beach tuition is $765 per month, due on the first of each month. Students also pay a one-time Application + English Placement Test Fee and a one-time Books, Practice Tests, and Student Materials fee split into two equal payments. Admissions provides the complete cost and payment schedule after reviewing the application and eligibility.
The three scholarship levels are $1,500 after 12–17 qualifying months, $2,250 after 18–23 qualifying months, and $3,000 after 24 qualifying months.
Absolutely not. Tuition is paid according to Latitude’s monthly billing schedule. Scholarship eligibility is based on the student’s initial English level and actual qualifying enrollment.
No. A minimum of 12 qualifying months is required.
No. Placement and English progression are academic decisions. Moving quickly through levels does not shorten the scholarship enrollment requirement.
No. Latitude pays the scholarship directly to the receiving college or university. The scholarship is non-transferable and cannot be used for Latitude English-program tuition or fees.
No. The scholarship is limited to eligible semester tuition and required academic fees.
The student rents directly from the housing provider, and attending Latitude is not required to continue that housing arrangement. During the transition to a degree program, Latitude can help the student communicate with the landlord about move-out procedures or extending the lease.
Yes, when the institution and Associate’s degree program meet Latitude’s scholarship requirements. Level Up includes research, admissions planning, budgeting, and relocation planning when needed.
Yes. An eligible Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program may qualify.
No. Latitude helps students prepare and apply, but the receiving institution makes the final admission decision.
It depends on the receiving institution’s English requirements. Some schools may accept Latitude program completion or in-house testing; others require an outside exam. When an exam is required, Level Up includes preparation for the applicable English-admissions requirement.
Eligible F-1 students may apply to transfer into Level Up. The student must complete Latitude’s admission and SEVIS transfer requirements, and the student’s I-20 must be Active for transfer.
An eligible visitor may apply for admission and request a Form I-20 for a Change of Status application. A person in B-1 or B-2 status cannot begin the full course of study until USCIS approves F-1 status.
Students of all nationalities may apply. Every student must meet the same published requirements.
Complete Latitude’s online application. Admissions will send enrollment instructions, the required-document list, and payment details after reviewing your submission.
Prepare your passport, current visa or status documentation, most recent I-94, proof of funding, and the same documents for each dependent applying with you.
In order to attend Latitude Language, you should have a need to improve your English, be age 17 or older (or 15 with a parental waiver and US guardian assignment), and qualify for a visa or be a resident of the United States. The amount of hours a person may study at Latitude Language depends on the type of visa the applicant holds and their current status.
U.S. immigration law requires payment of a US$350 fee AFTER the I-20 is created but BEFORE the visa application interview. This fee is called an I-901 fee or “SEVIS fee.” It is used to help pay for the online international student database used by immigration and SEVIS-approved schools in the U.S. It can be paid online with a credit card or by using Western Union at www.fmjfee.com. Our Admissions Team will provide you with step by step instructions to pay the I-901 fee.
Form I-20 is the school document issued to an accepted student for the F-1 process. Latitude prepares it after the application profile, required documents, proof of funds, and school fees are complete.
Attend the required full course of study, maintain the school’s attendance and academic standards, keep your documents current, and communicate promptly with Latitude’s Designated School Officials.
Payments can be made by domestic or international wire, Paypal, international or domestic credit card, domestic bank account with Zelle or cash. Admissions will provide an invoice and list current options for domestic or international payment after reviewing your application.
No. USCIS filing and optional premium-processing fees, the I-901 SEVIS fee, and other government charges are separate. Confirm current amounts on official government websites before filing.
Latitude Language does not require students to have a health insurance policy. BUT medical care in the United States can be expensive. Latitude strongly encourages international students to obtain health and accident insurance valid in the United States. Please inquire with our Admissions Team for guidance in reviewing your long term international student health insurance options.
Yes. Admissions can help you coordinate housing and transportation before arrival so you can choose a comfortable arrangement that supports your studies.
F-1 students must maintain Latitude’s full course of study, currently 18 classroom hours per week, together with all attendance and academic requirements.
Yes. Latitude organizes and pays for student events that help students practice English, build friendships, and experience Florida with the local community.
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