Estimated Budget for Graduate International Students

International Students

Tuition and fees	$15,240.00
Residence Halls for 12 months (double occupancy)	$3,910.00
Books and supplies	$1000.00
Board @ 12.75 /day	$3,927.00
Required medical insurance and one-time tuberculosis chest x-ray fee	$1,045.00
International Fees [Fall,Spring,Summer]	$300.00
Personal Expenses @ $150 /month	$1,800.00

Total for 12 months	$27,222.00

U.S. visa regulations require that certification of admission be based upon both academic acceptance and satisfactory evidence of adequate funds to meet all of the expenses that will be incurred in the student's proposed program of study. Mississippi State University requires evidence of a minimum of $27,222.00 to meet expenses for each calendar year. This budget is for a single student. Those bringing a spouse or dependents must budget an additional $3,850 per year for the first dependent and $3,850 per year for each additional dependent. This budget does not include travel to and from the home country or vacation travel in the U.S. The student may make choices about living accommodations or other expenses which would cost more than the amounts listed above. This is an estimate of minimal expenses only. Each student must arrive on campus with at least $800 in cash to cover settling-in expenses. In addition, tuition is due in full in U.S. currency upon registration. Fees are subject to change without notice.

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