Tuition and expenses for international students

As an international student at the University of Minnesota, you are expected to take full responsibility for financing your education. If you anticipate not being able to meet the cost of your education and living expenses, you are advised to request a postponement of your enrollment until you have secured adequate funding.

International undergraduates currently pay non-resident tuition rates. Using the 2008-09 rates as an example, the non-resident tuition rate is approximately $14,800 for the year.

Financial certification

When you apply for admission to the University of Minnesota, you need to submit a Financial Certification Form. This form is used to prove that you have sufficient funds for all educational and living expenses for 12 months.

For the school year 2009-2010, the estimated educational expenses including undergraduate tuition, fees, and mandatory health insurance amounts to $17,322. The estimated living expenses, including book expenses, for twelve months is $14,800. The minimum total amount students must indicate as available funds on the financial certification form is $32,122. Please see the form for additional expenses for summer school and dependents.

For a complete listing of tuition, fees, and billing please see http://www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/Tuition_Billing/Tuition_Rates.html.

After we have received your financial certification form and after you have been admitted to the University of Minnesota, we will sent you an I-20 form that is used to apply for a student visa. Unless you submit the financial certification form, we cannot issue the I-20 form.

Sources of financial aid and income

The University of Minnesota has a limited number of Global Excellence Scholarships. These competitive scholarships are awarded to students based on an overall assessment of the admission application. No separate scholarship application is required.

International students are not eligible to apply for U.S. state and federal financial aid programs. Most of the international undergraduates enrolled on our campus are supported by personal or family funds or by scholarships or loans from their home country or private agencies. Some students do receive limited scholarships, but they must still be able to cover all other expenses. If you are unable to pay your expenses at the University at this time, we urge you to delay your application until you are able to do so.

International Student and Scholar Services can provide more detailed information about financing international study at the University of Minnesota.