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Estimated Expenses for International Students

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 10%.

Estimated Expenses, 2011/12		Undergraduate living with parent or sponsor	Undergraduate self- supporting	Graduate
Health Insurance		1,304	1,304	1,304
Books and Supplies		1,200	1,200	1,200
Tuition and Fees		18,533	18,533	21,671
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	27,937
	Sponsor*	3,500*
TOTAL (US dollars)		$31,437**	$31,437**	$34,575**

SPECIAL NOTES:

Annual Tuition and other expenses may increase at approximately 10% each year.

*Submit Sponsor’s Financial Support Statement indicating a minimum 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.

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