Costs & Scholarships for International Students
ENGLISH CERTIFICATE COURSE | UNDERGRADUATE | GRADUATE | SCHOLARSHIPS | SPONSORS | ON-CAMPUS WORK
NOTE: The following are estimated expenses for a single student for the 2011 - 2012 school year.
English Certificate Course:
Language and Culture Studies (LCS) (printable version)
| 1 Session | 1 Semester | 1 Academic Year | Summer Session1 | |
| Duration | 2 months | 4 months | 8 months | 6 weeks |
| Tuition & Fees | ||||
| Tuition | $1,350 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $1,010 |
| Student Body Fee | $68 | $135 | $270 | $0 |
| Total Cost | $1,418 | $2,835 | $5,670 | $1,010 |
| Other Expenses | ||||
| Room and food2 | $1,830 | $3,660 | $7,320 | $510 (room only3) |
| Health insurance4 | $1,133 | $1,133 | $1,133 | $270 |
| Total Cost | $2,963 | $4,793 | $8,453 | $780 |
| Books and supplies | $150 | $250 | $500 | $150 |
Degree Courses:
Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts (printable version)
| 1 Semester | 1 Academic Year | |
| Duration | 4 months | 8 months |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| Tuition1 | $12,260 | $24,520 |
| Student Body Fee | $135 | $270 |
| Total Cost | $12,395 | $24,790 |
| Other Expenses | ||
| Room and food2 | $3,660 | $7,320 |
| Health insurance4 | $1,133 | $1,133 |
| Total Cost | $4,793 | $8,453 |
| Books and supplies | $300 | $600 |
A married student should add about $3,000 for a non-student spouse and each child. (This includes health insurance costs for a spouse and child which are significantly higher than $1,133.)
Note: The total in bold must be accounted for in order to obtain an I-20.
1 Cost may increase yearly.
2 Rates may vary depending on the actual housing and meal assignment. The maximum cost for an on-campus room and full-access meal plan is #3,660 per semester.
3 Meals are not included. One housing week cost is $85.
4 Cost for insurance depends on the starting session as follows: sessions 1 & 2=$1,133; sessions 3 & 4=$658; summer session=$270. All policies end in August of each year. Students may continue using the policy if no longer attending FPU but remain in the U.S. All claims must be reported to FPU. You may bring your own health insurance translated into English or you may purchase a less expensive plan at www.hthstudents.com.
Graduate: Master of Arts and Masters in Business Administration
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MA Tuition (check specific program for number of units) Graduate courses (700-level) $445 per unit MBA Tuition (41 units) Graduate courses (700-level) $854 per unit * Other Fees and Expenses Application fee $90 Books (estimated cost) $400 Room & food off-campus $6,000/year Personal expenses $200/month - *Two week international trip and one short term travel course included in tuition.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid is available to students who have applied and been accepted into a program. Financial assistance for Language and Culture Studies and graduate students is limited. Because financial assistance from the U.S. government is not available to international students, other funding is available through Fresno Pacific University.
Scholarship available to LCS certificate students:
- Church Match (up to $1,000 per year)
- Performance scholarships (music, athletic)
- Academic leadership scholarships ($3,000 - $11,000)
- Other ($500 - $1,000)
- Mennonite Brethren Scholarship - for students from MB churches only (up to $8,000)
- Church Match (up to $1,000 per year)
- Performance scholarships (music, athletic)
- Graduate Grant ($500)
- Other ($500 - $1,500)
Students will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. To view which scholarships you may be eligible for click here. Fresno Pacific University values the diversity that international students bring to our campus. Because we understand that funding your education can be challenging, we will do everything we can to make it possible for you to attend.
The International Programs and Services Office will work together with you and the Financial Student Services Office to create your own personal scholarship package. Scholarship packages are specially designed for each individual student according to the information provided on the application and the Affidavit of Support. These packages may be comprised of one or several different awards based on merit and need. Scholarships are not guaranteed!!
Sponsors
Many international students find sponsors through their own personal contacts and/or various organizations to help fund their tuition and living expenses. We encourage you to look for financial sources such as these.
On-campus work
International students are only allowed to work for Fresno Pacific University. Openings for on-campus jobs are advertised in the Career Services Center, not on-line. Employment is limited and NOT guaranteed. Each student must apply and possibly interview to get a job. Students should not plan to make a lot of money from on-campus work. Minimum wage is $8.00 per hour. Students may work up to 20 hours a week while school is in session and 40 hours a week during vacations.
English language students are likely to get jobs in the cafeteria, gardening, cleaning or maintenance.
