Expenses

Expense Estimates for International Students

To issue the I-20 — the document needed to apply for an F-1 visaour office requires proof of funding for at least one year of studies at Towson University. The financial documentation must show that students and/or their sponsors, or sponsoring agency, can afford the cost of tuition, fees and living expenses. The ISSO will accept electronic copies of financial documents, but we retain the right to request original financial documents in any and all circumstances.  

Figures below are estimates only, for the purpose of I-20 issuance. Your TU bill will include fixed charges for tuition, fees, room and board (if living on campus) and health insurance. Your actual total expenses may vary.

2023-2024 Estimated Expenses for Undergraduate Students (9 months)

 

INTERNATIONAL
UNDERGRADUATE
(12-15 UNITS)

INTERNATIONAL
UNDERGRADUATE
(12-15 UNITS)
LIVING WITH SPONSOR1
Tuition & Fees2 $28,326* $28,326*
Housing & Food Allowance3 $14,826 $3,080
Books & Supplies $960 $960
Personal Expenses $1,360 $1,360
Transportation Expenses $1,060 $2,120
Health Insurance4 $3,400 $3,400
TOTAL $49,932 $39,246

*Tuition Differential Charge - effective Spring 2020 junior and senior-level admitted students in College of Business and Economics, the Departments of Computer & Information Sciences and Nursing will have an additional per credit hour charge. See the Student & University Billing Office for more information.

 
 
 
 

2023-2024 Estimated Expenses for Graduate Students,other than AIT (12 months)

 

INTERNATIONAL
MASTER'S (9 UNITS)

INTERNATIONAL
MASTER'S (9 UNITS)
LIVING WITH SPONSOR1
INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL (6 UNITS)  INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL (6 UNITS) LIVING WITH SPONSOR1
Tuition & Fees2 $21,780 $21,780 $14,520 $14,520
Housing & Food Allowance3 $14,826 $3,080 $14,826 $3,080
Books & Supplies $720 $720 $420 $420
Personal Expenses $1,920 $1,920 $1,920 $1,920
Transportation Expenses $2,120 $2,120 $2,120 $2,120
Health Insurance4 $3,400 $3,400 $3,400 $3,400
TOTAL $44,766 $33,020 $37,206 $25,460



2023-2024 Estimated Expenses for Graduate Students - Applied Information Technology (AIT) (12 months)

 

INTERNATIONAL
GRADUATE STUDENT
(MASTERS & DOCTORAL)

INTERNATIONAL
GRADUATE STUDENT
(MASTERS & DOCTORAL)
LIVING WITH SPONSOR1
Tuition & Fees2 $10,920 $10,920
Housing & Food Allowance3 $14,826 $3,080
Books & Supplies $720 $720
Personal Expenses $1,920 $1,920
Transportation Expenses $2,120 $2,120
Health Insurance4 $3,400 $3,400
TOTAL $33,906 $22,160

2023-2024 Estimated Expenses for Academic Pathway to TU Program (9 months)

 

APTU
(12-15 Units)

APTU
(12-15 Units)

LIVING WITH
SPONSOR1
Tuition & Fees2 $23,065 $23,065
Housing & Food Allowance3 $14,826 $3,080
Books & Supplies $960 $960
Personal Expenses $1,360 $1,360
Transportation Expenses $1,060 $2,120
Health Insurance4 $3,400 $3,400
TOTAL $44,671 $33,985

2023-2024 Estimated Expenses for English Language Center Students

 

ELC
(2+ TERMS) (9 MONTHS)

ELC
(2+ TERMS)

LIVING WITH
SPONS0R1
ELC
(1 TERM)

ELC
(1 TERM)
LIVING WITH SPONSOR1

Tuition & Fees2 $9,300 $9,300 $4,600 $4,600
Housing & Food Allowance3 $14,826 $3,080 $7,413 $1540
Books & Supplies $960 $960 $480 $480
Personal Expenses $1,360 $1,360 $680 $680
Transportation Expenses $2,120 $2,120 $1,060 $1,060
Health Insurance4 $3,400 $3,400 $1,841 $1,841
TOTAL $31,966 $20,220 $16,074 $10,201
         

1Students with free housing and meals provided to them by a local U.S. family member or friend (as attested by a signed Room & Board Guarantee) are able to count the financial value of the room and board sponsorship toward their estimated cost of attendance.

2Includes regular out-of-state tuition and fees. Figures are based on current Financial Aid and Student & University Billing Office estimates and are subject to change. International students also incur a $125 per semester ($250 annually) International Student Fee. Learn more.

3The Housing & Food Allowance for students who live on-campus or off-campus, not with sponsor includes $4,363/semester ($8726 total) based on Global Village Housing (9 month multiple occupancy) and $3,050/semester ($6,100 total) based on our average new meal plans. See housing & meal plan options. An additional $2,100 in housing and living expenses should be budgeted for students who plan to remain on campus between the fall and spring semesters.

4Your billed charges from TU will include health insurance. Please see Health Insurance for International Students for more information.

Financial Aid and Scholarships


Undergraduate International Student Scholarships

The TU Admissions Office offers "International Student Scholarships" to new undergraduate students.  Award amounts range from $6,000 to $12,000. Recipients are selected based on students' academic records and a competitive selection process.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate students who are admitted to Towson University and are in good academic standing are invited to apply for graduate assistantships. These competitive opportunities can help students gain valuable work experience and offset some or all of their tuition costs. 

For more information and application instructions, visit International Student Scholarships

Financial Aid/Student Loans

Students can use private student loans to apply towards their expenses at Towson University. Documentation of student loans must include the loan amount, who is approved for the loan, the academic year or term the loan covers, and how the funds will be disbursed.

The federal financial aid and loans available through Towson University (FAFSA) is not available to F-1 students.