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Texas A&M University - College of Liberal Arts

English Language Institute, Texas A&M University

Tuition & Fee Schedule

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

Estimated Costs for Full-Time ELI-only (Non-Matriculated) 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 3,850.00
ELI Cultural Activity Fee 75.00 Optional if taking 3 or fewer courses
ELI Express Mail Fee 10.00 + actual mailing cost
TAMU Student Services Fee 179.64
TAMU Health Center Fee

71.25

TAMU ID Card Fee 3.00
TAMU Student Center Complex Fee 100.00
TAMU International Student Fee 46.00
TAMU Computer Access Fee 189.60
TAMU - Computer Access Fee - EIS 48.00
TAMU - Computer Access Fee/IEEF 52.32
TAMU - Library Use Fee IEEF 189.60
TAMU Library Access Fee 115.80
TAMU Recreational Sports Center Fee 101.92
TAMU International Education Fee 4.00
TAMU Transportation Fee 70.00
TAMU Bursar Services Fee 6.60
TAMU Software Licensing Fee 15.00
TAMU ELPE Testing Fee (Entry) 30.00
ELI - Institute Fee 50.00
General Deposit - Student AR 100.00 Refundable at conclusion of study
TAMU Energy Fee 60.00
Total Cost

$5617.73

Additional Costs

Description Cost (per Semester) Notes
Books & Supplies $250.00
Health Insurance 295.00 Basic students benefits only
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

Estimated Costs for Part-Time ELI-only Students

All expenses provided are estimated. Costs may change without notice.

Tuition & Fees

Description Cost (per Semester by # of Courses) Notes
1 2 3 4
English Language Institute $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Non-refundable
ELI Tuition 560.00 1,100.00 1,650.00 2,200.00  
ELI Cultural Activity Fee 0.00 0.00 0.00 75.00 Optional if taking 3 of fewer courses
TAMU Student Services Fee 44.91 89.82 134.73 179.64  
TAMU Health Center Fee 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25  
TAMU ID Card Fee 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00  
TAMU Student Center Complex Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00  
TAMU International Student Fee 46.00 46.00 46.00 46.00  
TAMU Computer Access Fee 72.48 144.96 217.44 362.40  
TAMU Library Access Fee 76.35 152.70 229.05 381.75  
TAMU Recreational Sports Center Fee 101.92 101.92 101.92 101.92  
TAMU International Education Fee 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00  
TAMU Transportation Fee 70.00 70.00 70.00 70.00  
TAMU Bursar Services Fee 1.65 3.30 4.95 8.25  
TAMU Software Licensing Fee 3.75 7.50 11.25 18.75  
TAMU ELPE Testing Fee (Entry) 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Test taken at beginning of semester
TAMU Energy Fee 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00  
Total Cost $1295.31 $2034.45 $2783.59 $3761.96  

Refund Information

Full-Time Students

The $5,500.00 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 $5,000.00 deposit is no longer refundable.

Part-Time Students (Fall, Spring, or 10-Week Summer)

The tuition rate when you withdraw is charged whether or not you have paid anything toward your account. Housing, meal plans, parking, and Aggie Bucks are refundable through those specific departments. Rates are according to the departmental policies. If a refund is due, our department will send one automatically after the 12th class day.

Tuition Refunds for Fall/Spring Withdrawal

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

Tuition Refunds for Summer Withdrawal

Time Amount
Prior to 5:00 PM on last business day before 1st day of class 100% refund
1st - 3rd class day 80%
4th - 6th class day 50%
After 6th class day No refund