Requesting a new, extended, or dependent I-20 or DS-2019? International Student Services requires current, valid financial documentation. Find out how much financial support you will need to show.
These figures are estimates; the final amount on your I-20/DS-2019 may vary slightly based on your specific program. Actual costs will vary depending on degree, program and personal spending. Visit Student Accounts for more information.
How to Use This Page
To determine your estimate you must consider:
What are you requesting?
If you are extending your I-20 or DS-2019 the length of the stay impacts how many semesters you need to finance.
If you are adding a dependent the default estimate is based on one year of expenses.
Do you need enrollment?
If yes you must know how many credits you will take for each semester covered in the estimate.
If you will be below full-time enrollment you must consider how you will maintain status (reduced course load, full-time certification, etc.)
In many cases Summer enrollment is optional. If you will not enroll in Summer you do not need to include Summer tuition in your estimate. Summer estimates are provided for convenience for those who do enroll.
If Summer is your first or final semester enrollment is required to maintain status.
Use the below estimates based on your academic degree level and planned credit loads to determine your estimated tuition costs.
Add living expenses for each semester.
Add dependent expenses for each semester based on the number and type of F-2/J-2 dependents currently on your SEVIS record.
If you have a dependent on your SEVIS record who is no longer in the US in F-2/J-2 status contact ISS so we can update your SEVIS record.
Using your estimated expenses gather financial documentation and submit your request to ISS on UB Global. For detailed information on acceptable documentation please read our Financial Documentation page.
On Post-Completion OPT, STEM OPT, or Post-Graduation Academic Training?
If you're in F/J status after graduation and no longer enrolled in courses you only need to determine estimated living expenses for yourself and any dependents on your SEVIS record. In most cases you will need estimated living expenses for 1 year.
Maintaining F/J Status
Below are example estimates based on common credit loads for students based on full-time enrollment, enrollment with a Reduced Course Load, enrollment with an assistantship, or enrollment with full-time certification. When planning your enrollment for any semester be sure you understand how to maintain status and how any enrollment under 12 credits must be accompanied by additional approvals.
Estimated Expenses 2024-2025*
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$33,800
$16,900
$16,900
$8,500
Part Time Enrollment - 6 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$17,000
$8,500
$8,500
$4,200
Part Time Enrollment- 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$3,000
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
If your full-time certification (FTC) or assistantship information does not yet appear in HUB for a future semester, we will request proof of full-time funding for that semester (12+ credits).
General Graduate Programs
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$30,600
$15,300
$15,300
$7,700
With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$24,000
$12,000
$12,000
$3,800
With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$3,000
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
Graduate Management Programs
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$32,400
$16,200
$16,200
$8,100
With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$25,000
$12,500
$12,500
$4,100
With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$3,000
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
Graduate Architecture Programs
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$32,800
$16,400
$16,400
$8,200
With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$25,000
$12,500
$12,500
$4,100
With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$3,000
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
If your full-time certification or assistantship information does not yet appear in HUB for a future semester, we will request proof of full-time funding for that semester (12+ credits).
Law Programs
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$37,600
$18,800
$18,800
$9,400
With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$29,000
$14,500
$14,500
$4,700
With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$3,200
$1,600
$1,600
$1,500
Pharmacy Programs
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$44,600
$22,300
$22,300
$11,100
With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$34,000
$17,000
$17,000
$5,600
With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$4,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Physical Therapy Doctorate
Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$39,000
$19,500
$19,500
$9,600
With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$29,000
$14,500
$14,500
$4,800
With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Tuition & Fees
$3,200
$1,600
$1,600
$1,600
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Living Expenses
$17,00
$8,500
$8,500
$5,500
Add the below expenses to your estimated expense costs based on the number of dependents included.
Dependents
Academic Year (9 months)
Fall (4 months)
Spring (5 months)
Summer (3 months)
Spouse
$7,000
$3,500
$3,500
$2,100
Child
$5,000
$2,500
$2,500
$1,600
Important Considerations:
Maintaining Status
In order to maintain status you must study full-time and make normal progress toward your degree. For details on enrollment requirements to maintain your status please refer to:
Fees include the student activity fee, comprehensive fees, the international student fee, and international student health insurance.
Food and housing (also known as “board”) costs are based on average costs; this cost will vary slightly depending on your personal living arrangements and lifestyle.
Some programs, such as architecture, art programs, and health-related programs may have significantly higher costs for supplies.
*All above estimated expenses are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Increases can be expected.