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Estimated Expenses for Academic Year 2009-2010


A certificate of eligibility (I-20) will not be issued until proof of sufficient funds are verified by the student’s financial institution and/or sponsor.  Each year, it is estimated that expenses will increase 15%.

Gulfline

Estimated Expenses, 2009/10

Undergraduate living with parent or sponsor

Undergraduate self- supporting

Graduate

Health Insurance

 1,683

 1,683

  1,683

Books and Supplies

  1,200

1,200

    1,200

Tuition and Fees

16,055

16,055

26,541

Personal Expenses

  1,700

  1,700

  1,700

Transportation

   1,700

  1,700

  1,700

Housing and meals (Room and Board)

Student contribution

   3,500

  7,000

  7,000

SUBTOTAL

 25,838

Sponsor*

   3,500*

TOTAL (US dollars)

 $29,338**

 $29,338**

 $39,824**

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

Annual Tuition and other expenses may increase at approximately 15% each year.

*Submit Sponsor’s Financial Support Statement indicating a maximum of US $3,500 of support by providing housing and meals. Note: the person sponsoring you must be from our local area, not abroad.

**International students are required to maintain a full academic course load each semester (minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate; 9 credit hours for a graduate.) Estimated expenses are based on the yearly required course loads.

Additional funds are required for any dependents who accompany you. For a nine (9) month period, the US requires $6,000 for each dependent. For a twelve (12) month period, the US requires $9,000 for each dependent.