| | | | Expenses for International Graduate Students
To apply for a student visa, you must obtain an I-20 or DS-2019 form from Ohio University. This form is issued after you submit the Financial Support Form document, which states that you have the minimum required financial support to cover your estimated school and living expenses for one academic year. This includes tuition, general and technical fees, books, and other expenses for the academic term (September through June).
Expenses
Estimated minimum required expenses for international graduate students at Ohio University are listed below. Expenses reflect the nine-month academic year (September through June). Actual costs may vary according to your program of study and individual needs. All costs are subject to change without notice. The Financial Support Form must reflect the minimum required amount or more per person. |
| The following table includes estimated expenses for the next
academic year
| | Expenses |
| Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 | | Instructional Fees (Tuition) |
| $7,605 | | Non-Resident Surcharge |
| $7,992 | | General Fees |
| $1,773 | | Living* |
| $10,543 | | OU Health Insurance** |
| $ 918 | | Total |
| $28,831 USD*** | * Off-campus shared apartment
** Required for I-20 Issuance
*** Amount required to issue an I-20 or DS-2019.
Students or sponsors must document this amount with a Financial Support Form.
| The following table includes estimated summer expenses for students
who plan to remain over the summer or enroll in summer classes
during the current academic year
| | Summer Expenses |
| Summer 2008 | | Instructional Fees (Tuition) |
| $2,687 | | Non-Resident Surcharge |
| $2,664 | | General Fees |
| $626 (est) | | Living* |
| $3,236 | OU Health Insurance**
(Required for I-20 Issuance) |
| Included
(if paid spring quarter) | | Total |
| $9,213 USD | * Off-campus shared apartment
** Required for I-20 Issuance. Also, OU student health insurance is paid quarterly,
but not exactly in line with the OU quarter system. If a student has OU student health
insurance coverage for the spring academic quarter, the coverage lasts through
August 31. For more information, visit the Student Health Services. | |
Additional Expenses
Students coming from tropical climates should add $1,000 - $1,500 for winter clothing. Minor medical supplies generally require about $150. Each quarter is separated by an interim period of about 10 days, except for fall quarter, which ends with a vacation of nearly 6 weeks. A vacation allowance to supplement minimum costs listed above is recommended. Approximately $1,000 is suggested. A car is not included in the table of expenses. Personal expenses may vary.
Dependents
If you plan to bring your family to the U.S., please indicate the number of dependents on the Financial Support Form.
| Expenses |
| Per year 2008-2009 (est.) | | Spouse, living expenses |
| $3,000 | | Spouse, health insurance |
| $2,034 | | Child, living expenses |
| $1,500* | | Child, health insurance |
| $1,164** | * Amount per child
** Covers all children’s insurance | | | Housing
Most graduate students rent off-campus housing. Limited on-campus housing is also available. Off-campus rent is usually around $1,200/quarter, while on-campus dormitory fees are $1,100-$1,600/quarter.
Foreign Exchange
If possible, ask your bank to wire transfer your fees and maintenance money to Ohio University. Please contact the Office of the Bursar at (740) 593-4130 for specific instructions. Your name and social security number (Ohio University I.D. number) must appear on the wire. After you arrive, you can arrange to have the funds sent directly to you in the same way. If wire transfer is not possible, then ask your bank to issue a check drawn upon a branch bank in the United States.
Orientation
There will be an orientation program for you beginning on the date of arrival indicated on the I-20/DS-2019. |
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