ESL Program Fees
Tuition & Enrollment
Depending on their visa status, students can enroll in ESL classes either full-time (23 contact hours per week) or part-time (15 contact hours or less per week).Tuition for one semester (fall or spring) for a full-time student is $4,836.00.* Students who have an F1 visa are required to be full-time students during fall and/or spring semesters.
Part-time students are students who take 15 contact hours or less per week. The cost for one credit hour per semester is $440.00.* For example, a part-time student who takes a class of two credit hours in Grammar will pay a total of $880.00 per semester. Please note that a student can only be part time is she/he is either a permanent resident or has the required visa type. (Please contact the ESL Office for details).
*All tuition prices are subject to change.
Estimated Expenses
If you need a F1 student visa, you must verify your ability to pay for educational and living expenses during your time of study. Below is a chart for fall and spring semesters that indicates what you should expect to pay during your studies. If you plan to attend only summer classes, please refer to the section "Summer ESL Programs" for estimated expenses. Use this chart to determine how much you should verify on your ADMISSION APPLICATION and FINANCIAL VERIFICATION form.
|
ONE SEMESTER |
TWO SEMESTERS |
|
|
Tuition * |
$4,836.00 |
$9,672.00 |
|
Housing** |
$2,828.00 |
$5,656.00 |
|
Food |
$1,615.00 |
$3,230.00 |
|
Medical Insurance*** |
$772.00 |
$1,544.00 |
|
Books/Supplies |
$660.00 |
$1,320.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$10,711.00 |
$21,422.00 |
In addition:
- Admission Application fee: $60.00 (one time fee, payable with your application with a check made payable to "Kent State University")
- Airport pickup fee: $85 one-way (where applicable)
- This table does not include miscellaneous everyday expenses because they depend on the individual student's lifestyle. They are estimated at an average of $2,520.
- Students who bring family members may use the chart above and add $4,000.00 for spouse or other first dependent, plus $2,000.00 for each additional dependent (if staying an academic year).
- Please note that all students who are not 21 years or older, are required to buy a meal plan, according to university regulations.
*Tuition prices are subject to change.
**This price is an average or sample price for on-campus housing/dormitory. Housing fees for winter break and spring break are not included.
***The United States does not have universal health care. Further, health care is very expensive and insurance does not cover all medical or dental expenses. In an effort to assist students, the university has contracted with a major insurance carrier to provide broad coverage for a reasonable cost. This coverage also meets the government's minimum requirements for international students. If you choose not to purchase the university's student health insurance, you are still responsible to carry medical insurance that conforms to the government's requirements. We will require proof of coverage at the time of registration.
Registration & Payment
After students choose their classes during "Orientation," they must officially register and pay for tuition. Students will receive "Registration papers" when they arrive in Kent. Students can pay with credit card (Master Card, Discover, American Express or Diner's), money order, personal check or cash. For fall and spring semesters, students have two payment options: 1) You may pay your entire tuition in one payment. 2) You may pay your tuition in three installments. There will be a service charge of $35.00 per semester for the installment payment plan. Installment plans are not available for the summer module.
If you want to cancel an ESL class or program that you paid for, you must return to the Coordinator of the Intensive Language Programs at the ESL Center, Satterfield Hall, room 201-C.
IMPORTANT—Students who withdraw from all classes or drop courses MAY be entitled to an adjustment of total tuition billed based on the Kent State Course Schedule.