Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
International Student Costs
International undergraduate and graduate students have different tuition, fees, and other expenses—including mandatory health insurance—than U.S. students do.
Mandatory Health Insurance
All international students are required to have health insurance for themselves and their families to help pay for medical care. The Office of International Services has detailed information about health insurance and insurance for dependents.
Estimated Expenses for International Undergraduates, 2012-13
IU undergraduates pay a flat fee for tuition, which entitles them to register for 12 to 17 credit hours per semester. Most degree programs require students to average 15.5 credit hours per semester in order to graduate in the traditional eight semesters.
| Estimated Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and mandatory fees | $31,647 |
| Room and board (based on a double residence hall room with a standard meal plan) | $12,177 |
| Health insurance | $1,079 |
| Miscellaneous expenses (including books and general living expenses) | $2,105 |
| Total for 12 months | $47,008 |
When you apply to IU, you will be required to show funding for these expenses. See Required Financial Documentation below.
Estimated Expenses for International Graduate Students, 2012-13
These expenses vary by program. Learn about the estimated expenses for your intended graduate or professional program.
Estimated Expenses (Including Health Care) for Dependents, 2012-13
Spouse: $6,555
First child: $5,933
Each additional child: $3,973
Required Financial Documentation
Federal regulations require students to demonstrate that they have the financial resources to support themselves and any dependents during their first year of study in the United States. Your admission cannot be finalized, and your immigration document cannot be issued, without this information. Not including expenses for dependents, the total estimated expense for undergraduates for the 2012–13 school year is $47,008, and the estimated expenses for graduate students vary by program.
Please complete our Declaration of Financial Support (PDF) and submit it to the Office of International Services with your financial documentation via the Financial Documentation e-form in iStart.
For a list of acceptable sources of funding, click here.
Beginning in Summer Session
The estimated costs below are for students who intend to begin their studies in summer and remain enrolled through the full school year. Estimated costs for enrollment only in the second 12 weeks of summer term, can be found here.
Summer undergraduate courses are estimated at $889 per credit hour for summer 2012, and mandatory fees will be approximately $334. Estimated expenses for full-time, undergraduate enrollment in summer 2012 are below. You can also see estimated summer expenses for graduate students.
| Estimated Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $36,920 |
| Room and board | $12,177 |
| Health insurance | $1,283 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,105 |
| Total | $52,485 |
Estimated Expenses (Including Health Care) for Dependents (Summer Start)
Spouse: $7,024
First child: $6,289
Each additional child: $3,973
Financial Aid for International Students
Funding your education without strong personal or family resources takes a lot of creativity and perseverance. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
International students are not eligible for financial aid from the U.S. government. To learn about other resources for financial assistance, please see the information about jobs and loans and financial aid and employment for F-1 students and J-1 students. Please note that you cannot depend on employment to fund your studies in the United States.
Scholarships for Undergraduates
Indiana University is one of a few U.S. public universities that offers merit-based scholarships to international undergraduate students. Learn more from the Office of Scholarships.
Fellowships and Assistantships for Graduate Students
Some IU schools and departments offer fellowships and assistantships to graduate students. Fellowships involve teaching and/or research in exchange for money and sometimes tuition and insurance. Assistantships are paid positions that require part-time teaching or research and a very high level of English proficiency, and usually include a scholarship that pays for nearly all of your tuition and fees.
These awards range from $1,500 to $20,000, typically paid over 10 months. For more information about fellowships, assistantships, and other funding opportunities, contact the department in which you intend to study.
More Information about Financial Aid
- Undergraduate students: http://ois.indiana.edu/newstudents/finaid/index.php?p=1
- Graduate students: Contact the department to which you are applying to learn about additional opportunities for funding.
