Admission Information

Financial Information For International Students

Tuition Costs
International student tuition is currently $252 per credit for summer 2008. Effective fall 2008, tuition for international students will be $262 per credit hour.  In addition to the $262 fee for each credit hour, all students also are required to pay $3 in technology and $2 in college activities fees for each credit hour of enrollment. Special fees are required for some courses. In the United States, the number of classes/credits determines college and university tuition the student pays each semester. To calculate the cost of tuition, multiply $267 by the number of credit hours. International students must register for at least 12 credits per semester. Because some students will want to take more than 12 credits, students must calculate their costs accordingly.

Tuition Payment
Tuition may be paid in cash, travelers checks, personal checks, credit cards, or by wire transfer from their home country bank. Tuition is due the first week of class. For students who prefer to use the payment plan, 25 percent of the tuition is due at registration, and in three additional payments plus a $25 late-payment fee. Students must have full access to their financial accounts and have cash available and with them upon arrival. Students who wish to pre-pay tuition may send payment by bank wire transfer. Please see the Wire Transfer Form.

Registration for Classes
International students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester to maintain full time status, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. To determine the exact schedule, all students are first tested in English. An international student advisor assists students to choose courses and arrange schedules, based on the English test results and area of academic interest. Students will register during the Orientation Week Program.

Estimate of Expenses
Students should review their costs carefully and be able to fully pay for the expense of living and studying in the U.S. The following is the minimum estimate of costs for an academic year of August through May only. This estimate does not include the summer semester (optional) or other expenses such as furniture, automobile costs, entertainment, travel, clothing, medicine, and other expenses. 

The June semester is not required, but will add approximately $1,900 tuition costs and an additional $1,400 in living expenses. Actual costs may be higher depending on individual needs. For more information, contact the International Student Affairs staff, C265, telephone (708) 974-5540 or e-mail intladmissions@morainevalley.edu.