Student Cost Guide
Costs for 2008-2009
The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of 5 - 7% should be anticipated for each succeeding academic year.
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| Program: | Total required to issue
I-20 or DS-2019: |
| Undergraduate | $49,326 |
| Graduate: College of Arts & Sciences, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs | $47,036* |
| Graduate: School of International Service | $48,536* |
| Master of Business Administration | $54,108* |
| LLM | $48,824* |
$30,612 |
|
| LLM MBA | $49,148 |
| Juris Doctorate | $59,919 |
| SJD | $48,124* |
| PhD Maintain Matriculation | $27,088* |
| Washington Semester (1 semester) | $14,012 |
| Abroad at AU (1 semester) | $14,768 |
| Abroad at AU (2 semesters) | $28,211 |
| Abroad at AU Certificate Program (1 semester) | $8,868 |
| Abroad at AU Certificate Program (2 semesters) | $16,411 |
* Includes summer costs
Please note that health insurance fees for the academic
year 2008-2009 had not been established when these costs were determined,
so the estimated costs are subject to change.
A total increase of 5% - 7% should be anticipated for each succeeding
academic year.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Students must be able to meet the following costs as they apply to their
particular situation:
1. Travel expenses between home country and U.S. during vacation periods
2. Large purchases (such as computers, furniture, etc.)
3. Medical expenses not covered by health insurance (eye care, dental
care, medical problems developed before arriving at the university)
4. Students living on campus will need to cover the cost of food and
housing during school holidays (the residence halls and meal plans close
during Thanksgiving break (in November), winter break (late December
to early January), and spring break (in March). Please contact Housing
and Dining Services or see the Academic
Calendar for exact dates each year.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
for international students:
There are limited opportunities for scholarships and
financial available to international students in the US.
List of scholarships, grants, and other financial aid sources for international students are available at the ISSS Financial Aid page. Students are encouraged to research other funding opportunities as well.
Academic scholarships for international students at American University are extremely competitive and very limited. They are awarded only to students applying for the fall semester who have outstanding academic records.
Only citizens of the United States and permanent residents are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid (requiring a FAFSA application form). Please see the AU Financial Aid website if you think you qualify.