Tuition and Fees

Tuition and expenses for a period of study abroad can vary a great deal due to an individual student’s choices. Actual tuition and fees, room and board, transportation and personal expenses may vary depending on student and are subject to change. The following are average cost estimates for the academic year 2009-10, based on the required course load of 12 credits for 3 consecutive quarters:

Items	Annual Cost (estimate for 3 academic quarters)
Tuition	$8020 + Fees (based on 2009/2010 rate for 12 credits per quarter)
Health Insurance	$684 (health insurance is mandatory while studying at Clark)
Books & Supplies	$900 (estimated)
Housing & Meals	$6300 homestay or approximate for apartment (including meals)
Bus Pass with Student ID	$57
Personal Expenses	$939 (approximate entertainment and personal care items)
Total Cost:	$16,900 per academic year (3 quarters)
Financial Statement:	$16,900

Note: Tuition rates for 2009/2010 have been established by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges but are subject to change.

Credit cards from U.S. banks can be used to pay tuition. A bank account can be opened with a minimal amount of cash soon after you arrive. U.S. bank accounts are also convenient for parents and financial sponsors to wire you money.

International students can work in the U.S. but only on the Clark College campus for a maximum of 20 hours. For more information, please see Working in the U.S.