Tuition and Fees

F-1 students must show proof of financial resources available for either an academic year (four 8-week sessions) or calendar year (four-week sessions and one 8-week Summer Session) of study.

Students wishing to attend a summer session only must show proof of resources for the 8 weeks of study.

• Full-time (20 hours per week) or part-time studies available
• Estimated Expenses (All fees are subject to change)
• If you need an F-1 Student Visa, you must show that you are able to pay for your educational and living expenses for at least one academic year of study ($25,849 estimated)
• Below are charts to determine how much you should verify that you are able to provide for each term of study. *NOTE F1 students must also show proof of finances for each dependent ($7,500/academic year for a spouse, $4,000/academic year for each child).
• Students are required to pay tuition and applicable student fees by the due date of each given to be eligible for continued enrollment in the program.
• Transferring Out: Students requesting a SEVIS record transfer are required to submit the YSU Transfer-Out Request Form along with proof of acceptance from the transfer-in school before the start date of each given term. Students that submit a transfer-out request passed the start date of any given term are required to pay tuition and applicable student fees in full.

Tuition (1*): Amount represents full-time enrollment. Tuition and costs are subject to change and become effective the date enacted. Upon receiving a visa, students are required to make a tuition deposit payment that will be applied toward their first two 8-week modules enrolled at the English Language Institute.

YSU Student Fees (2*): Student are required only required to pay $129 once per 16-week term. Student fee amount cannot be split for an 8-week term.

Health Insurance (3*): International Student Health Insurance is mandatory for students with F and J visas. Students are required to have continuous health insurance coverage throughout the calendar year, including summer months. YSU has contracted with a major insurance carrier to provide students with broad coverage for a reasonable cost.

Room and Board (4*): Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus). On-Campus housing is required for all incoming ELI student unless eligible for an exemption. For more information about the on-campus housing requirement, please contact housing@ysu.edu.

Part-time Studies/Individual Course Fees

Available to U.S. Permanent Residents, U.S. Citizens, and those with Nonimmigrant Status Other Than F-1 and J-1.

Refund Policy: If a student chooses to withdraw from ELI classes, he/she must do so no later than one week after the start of classes to receive a refund or reduction in charges for the term.