The cost of attendance for International Students generally includes tuition and fees, health insurance, housing, books and living expenses. Students who need (or currently have) an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to show funding support based on the estimated cost of attendance for one academic year or two semesters. Use the Promissory Note of Financial Support Form to accompany official documentation needed to show financial support. Students are encouraged to submit and upload their financial documents during the application process thus eliminating the need to send original documents to our office. Students can also upload financial documents following admission.  

The figures shown below are the estimated minimum cost of attendance for 9 months (one academic year or two semesters) and are subject to increase without notice. Annual increases in tuition and fees are anticipated; therefore, it is suggested that an additional 10% be added to these totals to safeguard against increases.

Support for Dependants: If you have a spouse or children that will accompany you to the United States, you must include an additional $5,000 per year for your spouse and each child. Please note that this estimate for dependents is the minimum amount you must show. If purchasing insurance in the U.S. for dependents, actual costs for your dependents will likely increase.

Tuition and Fees: USF tuition and fees are assessed according to the students Florida residency classification, campus, and course level (graduate or undergraduate). In general international students are classified as Non-Florida Residents. For more information on Florida residency classification for tuition paying purposes as an international student, please visit the Residency Classification for International Students page.

Housing: Actual costs of housing are dependent on the type of on-campus or off-campus housing selected.   Visit Housing & Residence Education for more information on living on campus at USF.  Visit the Off-Campus Housing website for current off-campus housing information.

Mandatory Health Insurance Costs: Health Insurance is required for all international students. Please visit the Student Health Services website for  International Health Insurance Requirements.

Financial Assistance - International applicants are not eligible for financial aid such as Stafford Loans and Pell Grants but may be considered for university scholarships. For more information on scholarship opportunities visit Undergraduate International Scholarships. For more information on graduate scholarship opportunities visit Graduate Funding Opportunities

Venezuelan CADIVI Letters - We are aware that Venezuelan students need letters stating both their enrollment and the cost breakdown for each semester. If you need to request one of these letters, please fill out the CADIVI Letter Request Form. If you have any further questions, feel free to e-mail us at internationalservices@iac.usf.edu.