Expenses (International Students)
You should bring at least US $1500.00 with you (traveler’s checks) to cover your expenses for at least your first one month stay in the United States. This amount does not include your tuition and fees, textbooks, rent and other expenses. You may need to pay for transportation, personal items, food and housing before you begin your studies. Once you arrive on campus, some of your expenses will include many of the items listed below. You may want to bring some of these items with you from home, or you may purchase them after you arrive in the United States.
- Blankets, sheets and towels
- Personal and bathroom items
- Small appliances and a radio-alarm clock
- Small kitchen or cooking items
- Clothing for both warm and cold weather