Cost of college and financial aid for international students

International student tuition cost and financial aid

International student 2020 – 2021 expenses

As an international student, you'll pay ASU for tuition and fees. Housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary depending on your spending choices and should be budgeted into your college expenses. To get an estimate of what your costs might look like after financial aid, check out ASU's Net Price Calculator.

 UndergraduateGraduate
Base tuition$31,200$25,200
Undergraduate college fee*$1,800n/a
Graduate student support feen/a$250
Student initiated fees$628$638
Housing and meals$13,510$11,808
Books and supplies$1,300$1,054
Transportation$1,376$3,180
Personal$1,982$3,628
Health insurance$2,597$2,597
Visa admin fees$200$200
Total$54,593$48,555

*This represents the highest possible undergraduate college fee. View your actual undergraduate college fee by plugging your program of study into ASU's tuition estimator.

Applying for scholarships

Although international students do not qualify for federal and state financial aid (unless you are an eligible noncitizen), there are still options to help fund your ASU education. ASU’s New American University merit-based scholarship is awarded to a limited number of qualified international undergraduate students who demonstrate high academic achievement.

New American University (NAMU) Scholarship

ASU offers merit-based scholarships to international students who demonstrate high academic achievement. International freshman and transfer F-1 students may be considered for the New American University Scholarship, which helps with college expenses.

Learn more about NAMU

College and departmental scholarships

The academic departments and colleges at ASU also offer scholarships and assistantships. Award amounts and criteria vary. College scholarships are typically available to any student within that college who meets the scholarship criteria, while departmental scholarships are awarded to students majoring in particular disciplines.

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Financial aid for students regardless of immigration status

Private scholarships that do not specify U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the scholarship eligibility criteria, or that do not require a Social Security number for the application, may be available to students regardless of their immigration status. Review each scholarship opportunity to understand eligibility requirements.

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Getting a job

Working part time on campus is a great way to help pay for college, meet new people and gain experience. Jobs on campus are conveniently located and come with the flexibility necessary to study for exams and get your schoolwork done. Check out the different types of positions available.

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You Asked: What student jobs are available at ASU?

ASU students have the option to work on campus. On-campus employers are understanding and encouraging of your school obligations. Hear tips on how to land a part-time job from some of our current students. The skills they are learning now are helping them prepare for their future careers.

Esther

"It was always my dream to be a civil engineer but my family was not able to fund me through college. I was fortunate enough to not only get an admission to ASU but also a scholarship through the Mastercard Foundation. ASU gave me a chance to be who I want to be, a civil engineer. I am forever thankful."

Esther A.
Civil engineering major from Africa

Other websites you may find helpful

Study in the USA 

College Board 

International student 

eduPASS 

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) 

National Association for Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA) 

Institute of International Education (IIE) 

Flywire 

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