Expenses
Expense Estimates for International Students
To issue the I-20 — the document needed to apply for an F-1 visa— our 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.
2024-2025 Estimated Expenses for Undergraduate Students (9 months)
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INTERNATIONAL |
INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE (12-15 UNITS) LIVING WITH SPONSOR1 |
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| Tuition & Fees2 | $29,820* | $29,820* |
| Housing & Food Allowance3 | $15,412 | $3,120 |
| Books & Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1,060 | $2,330 |
| Health Insurance4 | $3,128 | $3,128 |
| TOTAL | $51,570 | $40,548 |
*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.
2024-2025 Estimated Expenses for Graduate Students,other than AIT (9 months)
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INTERNATIONAL |
INTERNATIONAL MASTER'S (9 UNITS) LIVING WITH SPONSOR1 |
INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL (6 UNITS) | INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL (6 UNITS) LIVING WITH SPONSOR1 | |
| Tuition & Fees2 | $22,860 | $22,860 | $15,240 | $15,240 |
| Housing & Food Allowance3 | $15,412 | $3,120 | $15,412 | $3,120 |
| Books & Supplies | $720 | $720 | $480 | $480 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,730 | $1,730 | $1,730 | $1,730 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,330 | $2,330 | $2,330 | $2,330 |
| Health Insurance4 | $3,128 | $3,128 | $3,128 | $3,128 |
| TOTAL | $46,180 | $33,888 | $38,320 | $26,028 |
2024-2025 Estimated Expenses for Graduate Students - Applied Information Technology
(AIT) (9 months)
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INTERNATIONAL |
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT (MASTERS & DOCTORAL) LIVING WITH SPONSOR1 |
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| Tuition & Fees2 | $11,726 | $11,726 |
| Housing & Food Allowance3 | $15,412 | $3,120 |
| Books & Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,730 | $1,730 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,330 | $2,330 |
| Health Insurance4 | $3,128 | $3,128 |
| TOTAL | $35,046 | $22,754 |
Additional charges may apply for the AIT program. For more information, see tuition and fees.
2024-2025 Estimated Expenses for Academic Pathway to TU Program (9 months)
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APTU |
APTU (12-15 Units) LIVING WITH SPONSOR1 |
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| Tuition & Fees2 | $23,655 | $23,655 |
| Housing & Food Allowance3 | $15,412 | $3,120 |
| Books & Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1,060 | $2,330 |
| Health Insurance4 | $3,128 | $3,128 |
| TOTAL | $45,405 | $34,383 |
2024-2025 Estimated Expenses for English Language Center Students
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ELC |
ELC (2+ TERMS) LIVING WITH SPONS0R1 |
ELC (1 TERM) |
ELC |
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| Tuition & Fees2 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Housing & Food Allowance3 | $15,412 | $3,120 | $7,706 | $1560 |
| Books & Supplies | $960 | $960 | $480 | $480 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,190 | $1,190 | $595 | $595 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,330 | $2,330 | $1,165 | $1,165 |
| Health Insurance4 | $3,128 | $3,128 | $1,817 | $1,817 |
| TOTAL | $32,320 | $20,028 | $16,363 | $10,217 |
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 for the Spring and Fall semesters and are subject to change. Additional expenses should be budgeted for students taking classes during break terms. 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 $4,515/semester ($9,030 total) based on Global Village Housing (9 month multiple occupancy) and $3,191/semester ($6,382 total) based on the average cost of our four meal plan options. See housing & meal plan options. Estimated costs apply to the academic year only. Additional housing and living expenses should be budgeted for students who plan to remain in the U.S. during break terms.
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.
Student loans for Latin American and Carribean students in the US are available through the Rowe Fund program . Visit the website for important loan terms and conditions, and the complete list of supported countries.
The federal financial aid and loans available through Towson University (FAFSA) is not available to F-1 students.