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Tuition and fees

IEP Tuition | TOEFL Prep Course  | On-campus Expenses | Refund Policy

New Students studying full-time (with an F-1 visa) are required to pay for one full semester (two sessions) at orientation.

Intensive English ProgramTuition: (including technologys and student activities fees)- ( USD)

Sessions         

Morning Schedule
Days/Hours

Afternoon Schedule
Days/Hours

Tuition Full
Semester
(2 sessions)
 

 One Session

Fall I/II
Spring I/II
Levels 1-3

Monday through Friday
10:00 am - 12 noon

Monday through Thursday
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

$4,200

$2,100

         

Summer 09
Levels 1-3

Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 12:15 pm 

 

Monday through Thursday
1:15 pm- 3:45 pm

-

$3,150*

*Note:  The Summer Session is a 8-week session. The summer session combines the instructional content of two sessions and prepares students to progress to the next level of English instruction in the Fall I session.

TOEFL Preparation Course and Specialized English Courses ( Professional Skill Development Pronunciation and conversational English

Sessions Schedule Tuition
Fall I/II, Spring I/II, Summer

Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

$525
For more information about schedule and registration click here.)


Approximate On-Campus Living Expenses For One Semester (4 months)  

Expense

Cost

On-campus housing for one semester/resident halls

$2,803

Food expenses (14 Meal Plan)

$1,610

Books and other materials

$   200


Total                                              

$4,563


Refund Policy
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from ELC classes are eligible for tuition refund according to the following scale based on UMBC policies:

Refund Percentage Scale * Fees are non-refundable

For withdrawals that take place

Percent of tuition Refund

Prior to the first day of class

100%

Within the 1st week of class

80%

Within the 2nd week of class

60%

Within the 3rd week of class

40%

Within the 4th week of class

20%

Within or after the 5th week of class

0%

F-1 visa students who desire to withdraw from ELC classes should meet with the international student advisor to ensure compliance with immigration regulations concerning full-time status and enrollment or proper transfer procedures. A refund request form should also be completed.

*Fees, insurance and textbooks are non-refundable. Students who find it necessary to move out of campus housing before the end of the contracted period, may be subject to a penalty.

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