International Students' Cost to Attend

icon of dollar sign over green circleTo obtain an F-1 student visa, international students must provide proof that they have adequate funding for their time of study in the U.S.

 

Proof of Adequate Funding Documentation

In order to obtain an I-20, students must show a year's worth of funding (two semesters) to cover tuition, books, fees, lodging, meals, day-to-day expenses, and required health insurance.

The documentation that must be submitted includes a bank statement or bank letter along with a copy of the Affidavit of Financial Support, found on the Forms Page, signed by the owner of the bank statement.

Some programs charge a surcharge for their courses in addition to regular tuition. Students in these majors are required to show additional funding, and pay a higher amount for the programs' courses.

Basic Financial Requirements

Estimated Expenses Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition & Fees $26,970 $20,961
Food & Housing $13,150 $13,150
Books $720 $560
Day-to-Day Expenses $3,000 $ 3,000
Health Insurance $2,000 $2,000
Total $45,840 $39,671

Please see the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for sister city status if you are an established resident of a sister city and will be arriving directly from the sister city to UAA.

Insufficient Funding Sources

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International students are responsible for securing their own funding. International students can apply for °µÍøÊÓÆµscholarships, however, °µÍøÊÓÆµdoes not offer substantial scholarship opportunities that would cover the majority of funding for a year.

U.S. Federal Financial Aid

International Students are not eligible to apply for US Federal Financial Aid and should not complete a FASFA unless they are an .

Resident Tuition

Similarly, unless they are an eligible noncitizen, international students are not eligible to apply for residency/resident tuition based on physical presence. 

Working on Campus

International students may work on-campus; however, this funding will not be substantial enough to fully support one’s tuition, fees and living expenses during the school year. International students are not eligible to work off-campus without explicit authorization.