RESOURCES and PROGRAMS

VFMA&C provides support programs for international students in order to ensure academic and personal success at the institution. Among these are two summer programs that can give the incoming student extra assistance prior to the start of the academic year.

English Language Institute
The English Language Institute (ELI) program gives international students the opportunity to receive English language training prior to the start of the academic year. The program is open to incoming Academy students, and enables you to gain confidence in your English language skills and receive exposure to American culture. The five-week summer program includes intensive coursework in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar, as well as weekend field trips and activities that combine historical and cultural awareness of the United States with opportunities to use English in real-life situations. The cost of tuition and expenses for the ELI program is $3,300.00.

Summer COMPASS Program for College Cadets
This four-week, limited-enrollment summer program is for students enrolling as college freshmen who could benefit from developing their study techniques and time management skills. The program offers academic remediation in mathematics, English, reading comprehension and study skills, and readily accepts students for whom English is a second language. Tuition for the COMPASS program is $2,500, plus application fees.
APPLY ON-LINE for the COMPASS program.

Extracurricular Activities
There are many clubs and organizations that may be of interest to an international student. A list of these activities is available on the Cadet Life pages of the site. Click for Academy or College to see these lists.