In order to receive a Form I-20, which is needed to obtain an F-1 student visa, College of DuPage is required by the U.S. federal immigration regulations to maintain records that demonstrate that you (the student) have at least the funds necessary to cover your tuition, fees and living expenses for your first year of study. The tuition rate for all F-1 international students beginning for the Fall 2024 semester will be assessed at the out-of-state tuition rate of $425.00 per credit hour. Note that the tuition rate may change without notice, and it is best to plan accordingly.
All F-1 international students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. The table below shows the cost of tuition for one academic year if the student is registered for the minimum requirement of 12 credit hours each semester. Any additional credit hours that an F-1 student registers for will be calculated at $425 per credit hour.
| 2024 - 2025 | Academic Year (9 months) |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,200.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400.00 |
| Health Insurance | $1,597.00 |
| Living Expenses* | $12,458.00 |
| Total Expenses | $25,655.00 |
*Living expenses will need to be calculated at a 5% higher rate if the student plans to live on their own and not with a family member. Note , that these figures are estimates and are subject to change without notice.
The proper financial documentation should be a bank statement with a current account balance that shows the minimum required amount noted above on the "Total Expenses" line. The financial documentation must be dated within five months. If providing a business account, you will need to provide two forms of documentation. We will need an original business account statement and a letter issued directly from the banking institution indicating the name of the business account holder.
The funds must be liquid assets such as a checking or savings account. Income tax forms or letters of employment
are not acceptable. If the currency is not in U.S. dollars (USD), the exchange rate
must be listed. All documentation must be certified, signed and stamped by a bank
official.
If you are receiving government financial aid or taking a student loan from your home
country, you must submit an original document verifying those funds. Be aware that
College of DuPage does not offer financial assistance to international students.
Strict immigration regulations severely restrict the employment of foreign nationals
residing in the United States. Therefore, you must have adequate finances to support
yourself while you are a student at College of DuPage. On-campus employment is possible
for F-1 international students, however, opportunities may be limited.
Contact Information
International Student Admissions
Enrollment Center
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2280
(630) 942-2979
Email: intladm@cod.edu
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Evening appointments are available upon request.