The following suggested budget outlines the estimated expenses for F-1 and J-1 Visa applicants, covering nine months of living expenses during the fall and spring terms as a full-time student. Please note that these amounts may vary depending on your personal financial situation and available resources, and they do not include living expenses for the summer.
| Category | Undergraduate (24 Units) |
Second Bachelor (24 Units) |
Graduate |
MBA/MSA/MS IST/MSEI |
Doctorate (12 Units) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* - (includes non-resident tuition fee of $444/unit) | $19,179 | $20,793 |
$15,465 |
$19,101 | $20,697 |
| Additional Expenses | $27,952 | $27,952 | $27,952 | $27,952 | $27,952 |
| Total Tuition & Additional Expenses | $47,131 | $48,745 | $43,417 | $47,053 | $48,649 |
Note: M.B.A., M.S.A., MSIST and MSEI programs require an additional $303/unit for ALL courses (additional fees are included in overall tuition breakdown above)
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $18,672 |
| Book & Supplies | $840 |
| Transportation | $2,795 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,743 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,902 |
| Total | $27,952 |
*Note: Please visit Student Financial Services for full fee disclosure statement. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the CSU Board of Trustees and may occur without notice. Higher health insurance rates may apply for students over the age of 24. If your spouse or children will accompany you to the United States, you must provide proof of additional funding of $5,000 per dependent per academic year (2 semesters).