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Applying as an International Student

International Student Expenses

An international student who requires an I-20 immigration form must be able to provide current financial certification showing they have the necessary funds to finance the costs associated with his or her education for one year before the I-20 can be issued by the university. The student will need the I-20 form for their F-1 student visa interview.

International students who plan to join Virginia Tech as bilateral exchange students must show at least $6,000 USD for each semester they wish to study at our school before the required DS-2019 form can be issued by the university. The student will need the DS-2019 form for their J-1 student visa interview.

The following is a list of estimated expenses you can expect to incur as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech during the 2011-2012 school year (nine months, or two semesters, in length). These are expenses for a single student (you should add $4,000 for a spouse and $1,500 for each dependent child).

The following expenses are estimates and subject to change.

EXPENSES  
Tuition & Fees
$24,480

Room & Board* (12 months)

$6,856

Other Expenses
Note: Other expenses include books, supplies, lab fees, health insurance, laundry, personal spending money, travel costs, etc.
$6,600
Computer Costs** (estimated)
$2,000
Total
$39,936

* Room and Board:

    • Freshmen are required to live on campus at Virginia Tech and can expect to pay the on-campus residence hall expense.
    • Freshmen who are over 21 years of age are permitted to live off campus.
    • Students past their freshman year are not guaranteed housing on campus and should plan their finances as though space will not be available.
    • Students who will be bringing family members are not permitted to live in the residence halls.
    • Students who will be living off campus are usually required to sign twelve-month apartment leases; hence, the off-campus living expense is calculated for a full year rather than an academic year.
    • Please note that in the U.S. after signing any housing contract (lease), the lease cannot be broken and terms cannot be changed for any reason.

** Computer Requirement:

    • All entering students are required to have a personal computer. Students offered admission wil receive additional information regarding specifications and purchase options. Information is also available at www.compreq.vt.edu.
 
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Payment of Expenses

Payment is required at the beginning of each of the two semesters and may be paid online or with a paper check. The check must be written in U.S. dollars, on a U.S. bank or a foreign bank with a U.S. correspondent. Please make the check payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech. Tuition bills for Fall Semester will be emailed in July and payments will be due in early August.

Please contact the Office of the University Bursar or Frequently Asked Questions for International Students for more information or for additional payment options.

Office of the University Bursar
150 Student Services Building
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
USA

fax: 540-231-3238
email: bursar@vt.edu.

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.