Costs for Living

Note that the yearly living costs given below are rough estimates. Costs such as tuition and fees will vary between different schools. Costs such as travel and room and board will vary between based on the city one lives in. Also, you should assume about a 5% increase per year.

• Tuition

It is best for you to ask a schools directly before applying to get a realistic idea about costs. Contact the Admissions Department. As a very rough guideline, the cost for tuition can range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year. Public institutions will typically charge lower tuition than private schools.

• Fees

In addition to tuition, most colleges and universities will also charge fees, such as student activity fees. These help to support student clubs and organizations on campus. The costs usually a few hundred dollars per year.

• Books and Supplies

Students must pay for all their text books, as well as supplies such as notebooks, paper, pens, etc. You can sometimes lower this cost by buying used books from the school’s bookstore or online. A good estimate for this cost is between $500 and $1,500.

• Health Insurance

Most schools require international students to purchase health insurance. A comprehensive insurance policy (which covers doctor’s visits, medication, hospitalization, and surgery) will cost between $500 and $1,000 for one person.

• Room and Board

The cost for room and board can also vary widely between schools, so you should check with the schools where you are planning to apply to get the right estimate. A rough guideline is between $3,000 and $8,000. If you are considering living off campus and getting your own apartment, you will also need to calculate the cost of furnishing that apartment, paying your monthly utilities (such as electricity), and the cost of transportation to and from school.

• Travel

Calculating how much it will cost you to travel between your school and your home country is needed. You will need to determine how many times during the length of your education you will go home and multiply that by the cost of airplane fare between the two locations. Travel costs within the US will be between $300 and $700 one time.

• Personal Expesnes

These expenses include clothing, entertainment, and telephone bills. This will vary depending on where you will live and on your personal lifestyle; therefore, it is difficult to provide an estimate.

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