Tuition ($1,950) and university fees ($278) total $2,228 per session. Save $200 when you pay for two sessions.
Each session you will have the following expenses for food, housing, health insurance, and study materials:
A university meal plan with unlimited meals costs $1,596 per semester ($798 per session). A variety of cafeterias and restaurants are included in all meal plans.
University housing costs $2,626 per semester ($1,313 per session), plus a one-time application fee of $200. Living alongside other English-speaking students will be a powerful way to boost your languge skills!
You must have health insurance before you can start classes. You will receive further instructions with your Acceptance Packet, but you should calculate a cost of $150 or more.
Books and supplies for your classes will average $75.
You should not have any necessary expenses here. Airport pickup is free on Arrival Days, all ELI trips and events are included, and university buses serve the campus and the town of Jacksonville at no cost.
Note: University health facilities, sports, and entertainment events are usually free for students.
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| = 7 weeks | = 1 semester | = 5 months | = 1 academic year | |
| Tuition | 1,950 | 3,900 | 5,850 | 7,800 |
| University Housing | 1,313 | 2,626 | 3,939 | 5,252 |
| Meal Plan | 798 | 1,596 | 2,394 | 3,192 |
| Study Materials | 75 | 150 | 225 | 300 |
| Health Insurance | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 |
| Housing Application Fee | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General University Fee | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 |
| Technology Fee | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
| ELI Activity Fee | 80 | 160 | 240 | 320 |
| Athletic Fee | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 |
| Student Activity Fee | 13 | 25 | 38 | 50 |
| JSU Student ID Card | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| TOTAL COST | $4,764 | $9,317 | $13,871 | $18,424 |
Before International Admissions can prepare Form I-20 you must show funds of at least $20,000, enough to study at ELI for a full academic year. The $20,000 can come from more than one source.
After you arrive, if you successfully complete ELI after only one session (for example, if you are just "brushing up" your skills), you may actually spend only $4,764 plus any costs for travel, entertainment, clothing, and other personal expenses.
For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, ELI also offers the option to study part time. In addition, F-2 and J-2 visa holders (the family of full-time students) may also study part time. These individuals can choose from a variety of intensive English courses, with prices for classes starting at $200 for seven weeks. Please contact eli@jsu.edu to learn more about part-time study.
