Tuition & Fee Schedule
Estimated Costs for Full-Time ELI-only Students
Fall, Spring, and 10 week summer semester
All expenses provided are estimated. Costs may change without notice.
Tuition & Fees
| Description | Cost (per Semester) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ELI Application Fee | $50.00 | Non-refundable |
| SEVIS Fee | 200.00 | Non-refundable |
| ELI Tuition | 3,860.00 | |
| ELI Cultural Activity Fee | 75.00 | Optional if taking 3 or fewer courses |
| ELI Express Mail Fee | 10.00 + actual mailing cost | Non-refundable |
| TAMU Student Services Fee | 179.64 | |
| TAMU Health Center Fee | 71.25 |
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| TAMU ID Card Fee | 3.00 | |
| TAMU Student Center Complex Fee | 100.00 | |
| TAMU International Student Fee | 46.00 | |
| TAMU Computer Access Fee | 376.95 | |
| TAMU Library Access Fee | 396.75 | |
| TAMU Recreational Sports Center Fee | 101.92 | |
| TAMU International Education Fee | 4.00 | |
| TAMU Transportation Fee | 70.00 | |
| TAMU Bursar Services Fee | 8.25 | |
| TAMU Software Licensing Fee | 18.75 | |
| TAMU ELPE Testing Fee (Entry) | 30.00 | |
| ELI - Institute Fee | 50.00 | |
| General Deposit - Student AR | 100.00 | Refundable at conclusion of study |
| TAMU International Student Insurance | 303.00 | Required fee |
| TAMU Energy Fee | 60.00 | |
| Total Cost | $6,104.51 |
Additional Costs
| Description | Cost (per Semester) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $250.00 | |
| Texas A&M Meal Plan | 1,500.00 | Optional |
| Description | Cost (per Month) | Notes |
| Rent | 600.00 | 2 bedroom apartment |
| Utilities | 100.00 | $80.00 gas deposit |
| Telephone | 20.00 | Basic service only, $41.00 deposit |
| Cable & Internet | 60.00 | Basic service only, $25.00 deposit |
| Renter's Insurance | 145.00 | Optional for most apartments |
| Food | 200.00 | |
| Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, etc.) | 20.00 | |
| Laundry | 10.00 | |
| Furniture (couch, bed, etc.) | (one-time) 1,000.00 | May not be necessary |
| Linens (sheets, curtains, etc.) | (one-time) 50.00 | |
| Clothing | 30.00 | |
| Dining Out at Restaurants | 100.00 | |
| Entertainment (movies, etc.) | 30.00 | |
| Trips | 50.00 | |
| International Phone Calls | (per minute) 0.07 - 0.21 | Varies with country |
ELI Tuition by Course Hours
| Courses | Hours | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | $560.00 |
| 2 | 6 | 1,100.00 |
| 3 | 9 | 1,650.00 |
| 4 | 12 | 2,200.00 |
| 5 | 15 | 2,750.00 |
| 6 | 18 | 3,310.00 |
| 7 | 21 | 3,850.00 |
Refund Information
Full-Time Students
The $6,100.00 deposit is refundable (except for the SEVIS fee, cost of mailing the I-20, and the application fee) until a student enters the country using the ELI-issued I-20. After a student enters the country on an ELI I-20, the $6,100.00 deposit is no longer refundable.
| Time | Amount |
|---|---|
| Prior to 5:00 PM on last business day before 1st day of class | 100% refund |
| 1st - 5th class day | 80% |
| 6th - 10th class day | 70% |
| 11th - 15th class day | 50% |
| 16th - 20th class day | 25% |
| After 20th class day | No refund |