Capital University does not charge international students more than U.S. students.
International students pay the same tuition and fees as U.S. students.
Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) Programs (2009-2010)
Students who need an I-20 must submit financial documentation for one year of undergraduate study ($39,190) which includes the following:
- First-year student tuition - $28,480
- Estimated living expenses (Room & Board) - $7,510
- Estimated books, insurance, supplies - $3,200
Tuition for English as a Second Language (ESL)
- The tuition rate for ESL courses is $127.50 per credit hour. Every ESL course is 5 credit hours ($637.50).
- A full-time student takes 4 courses, which costs $2,550 per term (8 weeks).
Students who need an I-20 must submit financial documentation for the length of their study. For example, students planning to study ESL one year would need to show $20,610 which includes the following:
- Tuition - $10,200 (4 terms)
- Estimated living expenses (Room & Board) - $7,510
- Estimated books, insurance, supplies - $2,900
There is no tuition deposit or pre-payment requirement for ESL students before starting classes. Payment is due the first week of every ESL term. Students living on campus pay for room and board at the beginning of each semester.
Insurance
All international students must carry insurance with the following minimum coverages:
Major Medical Coverage - US $100,000 (which includes emergency room care)
Medical Evacuation Coverage - US $50,000
Repatriation of Remains - US$25,000
Capital University automatically enrolls international students in an insurance plan meeting these minimum coverages. Any international student who wants to waive the Capital insurance and use his or her own insurance must bring proof of insurance with at least the minimum coverages listed above to the International Office. International students will pay for the Capital insurance until the request is approved.
There are two insurance periods: January–July and August–December. Students pay in advance for the entire period and can receive a refund for any full months remaining when they exit the university.
Insurance fees for the 2009–2010 academic year are:
Refunds Requests
Refunds for 16-week undergraduate courses follow the undergraduate refund policy.
Refunds for 8-week ESL courses follow this schedule:
Withdrawal in first week - 100% of tuition
Withdrawal in second week - 75% of tuition
Withdrawal in third week - 50% of tuition
Withdrawal in fourth week - 0% of tuition
Sending Money
Checks, money orders and wires are accepted. Money orders may be obtained from agents such as Western Union, or from many banks or post offices.
The payee for checks and money orders should be "Capital University".
If you need to wire money to Capital University, please contact international@capital.edu for wiring instructions.
Documenting Tuition and Living Costs
International students who will come to the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are required by U.S. law to document that they have sufficient money to live and study in the U.S. for one year (or the length of their program if it is shorter than a year).
- Students must provide this documentation to the university.
- Keep a set of the documents to use when you apply for the F-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate.
- Click here to determine the amount you need to document for your program section.
- It is very important for the financial sponsor to be honest about their plan to support you. You will be expected to pay for all school tuition and fees upon your arrival to Capital University.
- Fraudulent bank statements will result in an admission denial.
To assist you with this process, Capital University has prepared an "affidavit-of-support" form to be prepared by every financial sponsor.
- An original bank statement with the sponsor’s name must be submitted with the "affidavit-of-support" form. (faxes, photocopies or internet printouts will not be accepted.)
- If the bank statement is in another language, please provide an official English translation with the original bank statement
- The "affidavit-of-support" form is not required if you are providing your own living and tuition costs. You will still need to provide an original bank statement in your name.