Costs & Scholarships
Studying in the US is expensive. Unlike many countries where the government subsidizes the bulk of higher education, federal and state funding for NC State and other public universities account for only a portion of the costs of administering the academic, research , and extension programs. Tuition dollars and fees are necessary to support classroom costs, salaries, utilities, and other expenses.
One of the regulatory requirements for issuing the document for a student visa is that credible documentation of sufficient finances be on file with the school. The estimated costs of tuition, fees and living expenses are reviewed each year and posted on this website and Certificates of Financial Responsibility (CFRs). Some students will spend more – and some less – than the stated amounts. Please keep in mind that this is an estimate calculated well in advance of the actual start of the semester and those estimates are subject to change.
The estimated costs for the 2012 - 2013 academic year are posted below.
| Academic Year (9 month) Estimate (for F-1) | 12 Month Estimate (for J-1) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,667 |
$18,667 |
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| Living Allowance/ Fees / Books/ Personal Expenses | $16,104 |
$21,472 |
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| Total | $34,771 |
$40,139 |
|
| Spouse | $5,850 |
$7,800 |
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| Each Child | $3,150 |
$4,200 |
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Applicants to the Master’s of Business Administration, Master’s of Accounting, Master’s of Global Innovation Management and all Veterinary Medicine programs should expect to demonstrate additional funding due to the higher tuition/fee rates. More detailed information on tuition and fees can be found at the University Cashier's Office website.
Health Insurance is a requirement for F-1 and J-1 students. All students will be enrolled in the NC State University Student Health Insurance Plan, administered by Pearce & Pearce. Students on a Teaching or Research Assistantship will have their health insurance covered by the Graduate Student Support Plan (GSSP). Some students may qualify for a waiver of the Pearce & Pearce plan. If you will need to purchase the Student Insurance Plan from Pearce & Pearce, please allow for a minimum of $744 (subject to increase) per year in addition to the estimated cost above.
International students are not eligible for the same types of merit-based or need-based financial aid programs that North Carolina residents or domestic students are, but a few colleges and departments do have modest top-up grants or scholarships: You can find additional information on the Financial Aid and OIS sites.
Many international students are supported through personal or family funds. Some are supported by their government or other sponsor.