Costs for AY 24-25

The estimated costs provided are for financial planning and determining the required amount for the bank statement needed to obtain the I-20 certificate from RIT. These costs may vary depending on factors such as student housing placement, preferences, and meal plan selection. All the costs listed in the tables are mandatory for every student in the program. Textbook and miscellaneous expenses depend on RIT course requirements and individual spending choices.

Fall Semester Cost Estimates:

Expenses paid by you to RIT
Option 1- Global Village (GV)	Option 2- Perkins Green
Single occupancy with kitchen $6,177	Double occupancy room $3,286
RIT food costs $3,242	RIT food costs $3,242
RIT student activities fee $185*	RIT student activities fee $185*
RIT student health services fee $255*	RIT student health services fee $255*
International student mandatory health Insurance $903*	International student mandatory health Insurance $903*
RIT Global Scholars program fee $500	RIT Global Scholars program fee $500
Total paid to RIT: $11,262*	Total paid to RIT: $8,371*

Other expenses associated with the program
SEVIS fee	$350
DS-160 F-1 visa application fee	$185
Visa interview fee	$260
Vaccinations (dependent on student vaccination history/records)	$330
Course textbooks, personal expenses, and transportation (this may vary depending on course requirements and personal preferences)	$700*

Spring Semester Cost Estimates:

Expenses paid by you to RIT
Option 1- Global Village (GV)	Option 2- Perkins Green
Single occupancy with kitchen $6,177	Double occupancy room $3,286
RIT food costs $3,242	RIT food costs $3,242
RIT student activities fee $185*	RIT student activities fee $185*
RIT student health services fee $255	RIT student health services fee $255
International student mandatory health Insurance $1,474	International student mandatory health Insurance $1,474
RIT Global Scholars program fee $500	RIT Global Scholars program fee $500
Total paid to RIT: $11,833*	Total paid to RIT: $8,942*

Other expenses associated with the program
SEVIS fee	$350
DS-160 F-1 visa application fee	$185
Visa interview fee	$260
Vaccinations (dependent on student vaccination history/records)	$330
Course textbooks, personal expenses, and transportation (this may vary depending on course requirements and personal preferences)	$700*

*Costs are estimates from AY 23-24 and are subjected to change for the upcoming academic year. Please check again in the summer for updated rates.

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