Cost of Attendance & Scholarships for International Students
Cost of Attendance
SVSU offers the most competitive tuition rate of Michigan's 15 public state universities.
The Cost of Attendance below serves as a guide when estimating the costs of specified programs at Saginaw Valley State University. These figures are based on normal charges incurred by most students; however individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing, meal plan, class type, total credits enrolled, and other miscellaneous items.
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Undergraduate |
2023-24 Academic Year |
|
Tuition and Fees* 24 credits per year |
$23,316 |
|
Housing and Meal Plan** Includes Living Center Double/Triple Efficiency |
$9,600 |
|
Health Insurance*** |
$1,950 |
|
Books and Supplies**** |
$2,625 |
|
Orientation Fee |
$150 |
|
Total |
$37,641 |
*Exact Tuition and Fees for 2023-24 can be viewed here. The upcoming academic year tuition rates are set by the Board of Control in July. The above estimate of Tuition and Fees is based on 28 credits per year (14 credits in fall, 14 in winter). To minimize semester costs, international students can take 12 credits per semester.
**International students are not required to live on-campus, although it is recommended for the first year. Most on-campus housing units have kitchens, enabling students to cook their own food. Therefore, it is possible for students to live on-campus without purchasing a meal plan. Housing and meal plan rates can be viewed here.
***All international students must have health insurance during their studies in the USA. If students have their own health insurance which is deemed to be as good or better than the university health insurance, then the student may be excluded from the university health insurance. For more information about health insurance, please contact Dr. Pat Shelley.
****Students may be able to reduce the cost of books by purchasing used books or renting. This is a conservative cost estimate that assumes that students will purchase new books.
The Cost of Attendance below serves as a guide when estimating the costs of specified programs at Saginaw Valley State University. These figures are based on normal charges incurred by most students; however individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing, meal plan, class type, total credits enrolled, and other miscellaneous items.
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Graduate |
2023-24 Academic Year |
|
Tuition and Fees* 18 credits per year |
$13,304 |
|
Housing and Meal Plan** Includes Living Center Double/Triple Efficiency |
$9,600 |
|
Health Insurance*** |
$1,950 |
|
Books and Supplies**** |
$2,625 |
|
Orientation Fee |
$150 |
|
Total |
$27,629 |
*Exact Tuition and Fees for 2023-24 can be viewed here. The upcoming academic year tuition rates are set by the Board of Control in July. The above estimate of Tuition and Fees is based on 28 credits per year (14 credits in fall, 14 in winter). To minimize semester costs, international students can take 12 credits per semester.
**International students are not required to live on-campus, although it is recommended for the first year. Most on-campus housing units have kitchens, enabling students to cook their own food. Therefore, it is possible for students to live on-campus without purchasing a meal plan. Housing and meal plan rates can be viewed here.
***All international students must have health insurance during their studies in the USA. If students have their own health insurance which is deemed to be as good or better than the university health insurance, then the student may be excluded from the university health insurance. For more information about health insurance, please contact Dr. Pat Shelley.
****Students may be able to reduce the cost of books by purchasing used books or renting. This is a conservative cost estimate that assumes that students will purchase new books.
Scholarships for International Students
All applications are reviewed for scholarship consideration; there is no separate application for any of the following scholarships. These scholarships are renewable until graduation, as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
Our largest academic scholarship available to international students at SVSU.
International students are typically charged the non-resident (out-of-state) tuition rate. The SV Red & White Award serves as a tuition reduction that lowers the total semester tuition to an amount that is equal to the resident tuition rate plus a flat fee of $750 per semester.
The President’s International Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $2,500 per year. It is awarded to international students as a lump sum which can be used for tuition and fees. This competitive scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved a high level of academic success prior to joining SVSU. Student must be fully-enrolled at SVSU to use this scholarship.
The SVSU YES & FLEX Alumni Scholarship is awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students in recognition of exemplary academic achievement and participation in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program or Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) programs. The SVSU YES & FLEX Alumni Scholarship is a renewable award of $1,500 per year.
The GAC Pathway Scholarship is awarded to students who have successfully completed the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Program at a recognized GAC center anywhere in the world. In recognition of the rigorous requirements and coursework of the GAC program, all GAC graduates are automatically awarded the one-time $2,000 GAC Pathway Scholarship.