International Annual Costs

Annual Costs

Annual College Costs

The following is an approximate level of annual costs for which the student is responsible, either through personal resources (other than the college) or other resources. This total is based on an average of 16 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students. Because tuition and fees are assessed by credit hour, the actual costs will depend on the number of credit hours attempted. Most international students at the undergraduate level take a higher number of credit hours per semester than the average undergraduate student from the US. The living expenses are based on very modest requirements for off-campus housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses. If you choose to live in the college residence halls, these costs may be somewhat reduced.

Estimated costs for 2008-09 (living off campus)

	Undergraduate	Graduate
Tuition and Fees
Academic year (9 months)	$9350.00	$9725.00
Living Expenses (12 months)	$10,410.00	$10,410.00
Books & Supplies (9 months)	$1200.00	$850.00
TOTAL	$20,960.00	$20,985.00

All international students must pay a $116.65 one-time enrollment fee upon their first registration at SDSM&T.

Estimated costs for 2008-09 (living on campus, one academic year)

(student must provide proof of intent to return to home country for summer months)

	Undergraduate only
Tuition and Fees
Academic year (9 months)	$9350.00
Living Expenses (9 months, on campus)	$8000.00
Books & Supplies (9 months)	$1200.00
TOTAL	$18,550.00

All international students must pay a $116.65 one-time enrollment fee upon their first registration at SDSM&T.

The following are estimated additional annual costs when dependents are involved:

	Single Student	Married Student
Spouse		$7000.00
First Child	$6000.00	$6000.00
Second Child	$5000.00	$5000.00
Third Child	$4000.00	$4000.00

The United States Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) requires that a U.S. college or university issuing form I-20 or DS-2019 establish that the person to whom the form is issued is able to pay all educational and incidental expenses. The international applicant must provide a statement of finances (in English). This includes a financial (bank) statement from the student or sponsor, which must be verified by a bank official. (The bank statement must show the actual amount--or more--that is available to the student. A statement that says “ample funds” is not acceptable.) These documents must also be CURRENT, which means they must be less than 6 months old. If the student has a financial sponsor, a letter or affidavit of support must accompany the financial statement. If the sponsor is a government agency, a letter of award and instructions for invoice procedures should be sent. International students are not eligible for SDSM&T or federal loan programs and should not apply for such financial assistance.

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Ivanhoe International Center
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Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Work Phone 605-394-6884
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Suzi.Aadland@sdsmt.edu

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