Financial Support
Study in a different country always requires careful financial planning. For students who plan to enter the U.S. on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 exchange visitor visa (student category), financial planning is very important. Certificates of eligibility for visas cannot be issued until you have proven your ability to provide full financial support. To obtain a certificate of eligibility, you must provide the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with official documents showing your source of funds. A 2008 Financial Resources Statement is included in both the paper and online application.
Estimated Costs
| Tuition and Fees | $27,601 |
| Living Expenses | $11,073 |
| Total per academic year | $38,674 |
(Living expenses include room, board, books, local transportation, mandatory $643 health insurance fee, and miscellaneous expenses.)
These are the approximate basic expenses for one academic year (eight months of study). Please note that these costs are an estimate for 2005-2006 costs; actual costs for 2005-2006 and beyond may be different. These estimates apply only to non-married undergraduate students. Unfortunately, costs increase each year and are subject to change without notice. The most current information is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
If you will remain in Ann Arbor from May through August, you should allow a minimum of $1,400 per month for living expenses. If you plan to continue your studies during these months, you should allow an additional $6,900 for tuition and books for each half-term.
Students who are foreign nationals on temporary visas are not eligible for financial aid. The possibility for employment is also limited by law.