Tuition and fees for an international student with a graduate assistantship
The following rates apply to state-supported graduate programs. Online programs are self-supported and different rates apply.
Full-time enrollment is required for international students
Full-time enrollment is a minimum of 9 (graduate) or 6 (graduate with assistantship) credits each semester. Classes that are audited are not included in the full-time credits necessary to satisfy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements.
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2023-2024 international fees and tuition*
*Does not include college-specific or one-time fees. Scroll down to view possible additional fees. "Tuition" and "fee" definitions are as defined by the NSHE handbook.
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration per credit | $0.00 | $80.44 | $160.88 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health insurance (Fall semester) |
$0.00 | $277.75 | $555.50 |
| Health Insurance (Spring semester) |
$0.00 | $387.00 | $774.00 |
| International fee | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Fees charged per semester
| Fee type | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Success Graduate Fee | $5.00 |
| Counseling Services Fee (6+ credits) | $70.00 |
| Fitness Center Fee | $45.00 |
| Health Center Fee | $103.00 |
| Performing Arts Fee | $5.00 |
| Student Union Graduate Fee | $97.00 |
| Tech Fee per credit | $9.00 |
Nine and six credit load examples
This table provides an example of the cost of tuition and fees for one fall semester as an international graduate student with a semester course load of nine credits.
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration total | $0.00 | $723.94 | $1,447.88 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $277.75 | $555.50 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International fee | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Universal fees charged per semester | $406.00 | $406.00 | $406.00 |
| Total | $551.00 | $1,552.69 | $2,554.38 |
This table provides an example of the cost of tuition and fees for one fall semester as an international graduate student with a semester course load of six credits.
Please note that international students are required to take nine credits, however, special exceptions can be made to allow an international student with an assistantship to take six credits. If this is necessary for you, please discuss how to apply with your program director.
| Fee type | 20-hour assistantship cost to student |
15-hour assistantship cost to student |
10-hour assistantship cost to student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration total | $0.00 | $482.63 | $965.25 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $277.75 | $555.50 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International fee | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Universal fees charged per semester | $331.00 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Total | $476.00 | $1,236.38 | $1,996.75 |
Additional fees
Below are additional fees that may be appropriate for your calculations. Please note: Late fees will be applied for past-due balances.
College-based fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| College of Business differential graduate fee | $100.00 |
| College of Engineering differential graduate fee | $100.00 |
| Community Health Sciences differential graduate fee | $50.00 |
| School of Nursing differential graduate fee | $239.50 |
One-time fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee (domestic) | $60.00 |
| Application fee (international) | $95.00 |
| Graduate new student fee | $35.00 |
| Graduation fee | $145.00 |
Online program fees
Certain online programs are assessed different tuition and fees, as these programs are self-funded. Visit the Online Degree Program Details page for additional information.
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Distance Education fee per credit | $34.00 |
| Non-Resident Distance Education fee per credit* | $161.00 |
*Eligible students will be assessed this fee in lieu of non-resident fees
Graduate assistantship resource links
How do I apply for a graduate assistantship?
Graduate assistantships are awarded by the applicant’s graduate program or academic department. For information regarding the availability of graduate assistantships, please contact the appropriate graduate program director.