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 ($24,733 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.
| Eli Tuition & Costs | 8-Week term | 16-week term | academic year | calendar year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (1*) | $2,885 | $5,770 | $11,540 | $14,425 |
| YSU Student Fees (2*) | $129 | $129 | $258 | $387 |
| Health Insurance (3*) | $338 | $676 | 1,351 | $1,351 |
| Textbooks (Estimated) | $300 | $600 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Room + Board (4*) | $2,596 | $5,192 | $10,384 | $12,980 |
| Total: | $6,248 | $12,367 | $24,733 | $30,643 |
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.
| Grammar | $720 |
| Reading | $720 |
| Writing | $720 |
| Listening and Speaking | $720 |
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.