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Costs and Dates

Dates Costs
Fall 2008 (15 weeks) Fall 2008
Spring 2009 (15 weeks) Spring 2009
Summer 2009 (10 weeks) Summer 2009

 

2008 Fall Semester (15 weeks)

Deadline Due Date
Deadline for applications   July 14, 2008
Deadline for in-country applications/transfers July 21 , 2008
You must arrive on or before   August 12, 2008
Placement test and orientation August 13, 2008
Payment of tuition and fees  August 18, 2008
Classes begin  August 19, 2008
Exams end--last day of the semester  December 5, 2008

2009 Spring Semester (15 weeks)

Deadline Due Date
Deadline for applications  December 5 , 2008
Deadline for in-country applications/transfers December 12, 2008
You must arrive on or before   January 5, 2009
Placement test and orientation   January 6, 2009
Payment of tuition and fees   January 9, 2009
Classes begin   January 12, 2009
Exams end--last day of the semester   May 1, 2009

 

2009 Summer Semester (10 weeks)

Deadline Due Date
Deadline for applications   April 10, 2009
Deadline for in-country applications/transfers May 4 , 2009
You must arrive on or before   May 11, 2009
Placement test and orientation   May 12, 2009
Payment of tuition and fees   May 15, 2009
Classes begin   May 18, 2009
Exams end--last day of the semester   July 24, 2009

 

  2008 Fall Semester

Educational Expense Cost
Tuition, 18 hours of instruction per week $3,006
Georgia State Mandatory Student Fee (for use of library, computers, recreation center, etc.) $600
Textbooks & Supplies $200*
Living Expenses  
Health & accident insurance $358**
Local Transportation $315*
Housing & Food $4185*
Personal Expenses $1125*
Total Estimated Expenses: US $9789*

  2009 Spring Semester

Educational Expense Cost
Tuition, 18 hours of instruction per week $3,006
Georgia State Mandatory Student Fee (for use of library, computers, recreation center, etc.) $600
Textbooks & Supplies $200*
Living Expenses  
Health & accident insurance $472**
Local Transportation $315*
Housing & Food $4185*
Personal Expenses $1125*
Total Estimated Expenses: US $9903*

 

2009 Summer Semester (10 Weeks)

Education Expenses Cost
Tuition, 25 hours of instruction per week $3,006
Georgia State Mandatory Student Fee (for use of library, computers, recreation center, etc.) $410*
Textbooks & Supplies $200*
Living Expenses  
Health & accident insurance $224**
Local Transportation $210*
Housing & Food $2,866*
Personal Expenses $750*
Total Estimated Expenses: US $7666*
(Summer semesters are slightly less than Fall and Spring due to decreased number of weeks, although the hours are equivalent)

 

* These amounts are estimates. Figures represent minimal costs of living in Atlanta. Personal expenses vary greatly. The amounts and dates shown may change without notice. Go to Universal Currency Converter to convert your country’s currency to US$.

** Health insurance is required only for F and J visas. Spring insurance covers Spring and Summer semesters (January - August).

Because tuition must be paid during IEP orientation week, all students should have the exact funds available in U.S. dollars.

Refund Policy

Fees

No refund for GSU fee before the first day of class

Tuition

  • 100% tuition refund if you withdraw from any or all classes before the first day of class
  • 75% tuition refund if you withdraw from any or all classes on or before the end of the first week of classes
  • 50% tuition refund if you withdraw from any or all classes on or before the end of the second week of classes
  • No tuition refunds after the second week of the classes has ended.
  • No tuition refunds are given if the withdrawal is due to classroom policy violations.