Living Expenses & Fees

Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR):

International Students accepted to come to NCSU on exchange must be able show proof of their ability to pay for living expenses while in the US. Students must submit a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR), and in some cases supporting documents during the application process. For the 2009-10 academic year, students must show funding of US$7,288 if studying for one semester, and US$14,575 if studying for one year.

Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee:

Students must also complete a SEVIS registration form during the application process and pay a $180 SEVIS fee during the visa process. (Effective September 1, 2004, the US Department of Homeland Security imposed a SEVIS fee on all new applications for F-1, J-1 and other visas. The SEVIS fee is mandated by Congress to be used for the operational costs of the SEVIS program. SEVIS is a computer system which manages data on all persons on F, J, and M visa status in the US.)

Housing:

NCSU reserves a set number of rooms in Alexander Global Village & Wolf Village for incoming Study Abroad student accommodations. These rooms will be assigned to incoming students based upon the time and date the housing application is submitted. Please note: if the demand for Alexander Global Village and Wolf Village exceeds the capacity reserved for incoming students, we will work to place incoming Study Abroad students in suitable on-campus accommodation alternatives.

Cost to live on-campus:

• Housing in Alexander Global Village
  The 2009-10 cost is approximately $2,245 per semester (per person based on double occupancy). This includes electricity, water, and heat. The housing contract for Alexander Global Village runs for the full period of the exchange. Students who move out before the end of their exchange period will not receive a housing refund. Additionally, Alexander Global Village is closed between semesters and during Spring Break and Thanksgiving break; therefore, all Alexander residents are responsible for finding their own accommodation during that time. 
• Housing in Wolf Village
  The 2009-10 cost is approximately $2,555 per semester (per person).  This includes electricity, water, and heat. The housing contract for Wolf Village runs for the full period of the exchange. Students who move out before the end of their exchange period will not receive a housing refund.
• ResNet Data Network Connection-required cost
  $90 per person per semester.
• Basic Local Telephone Service-optional
  $67.00 per semester.
• Student Cable-optional
  Cost varies
• Please refer to the university housing website for more information.

Meals:

Students may choose to purchase a meal plan through University Dining, or prepare their own meals. Dining Halls are located throughout campus, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. All meal expenses can be paid upon arrival to campus.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for information on how University Dining works.

Health Insurance:

All international students attending North Carolina State University, including exchange students, will be required to maintain a health insurance policy that meets very specific US government guidelines.  The North Carolina State University Student Health Insurance plan meets these requirements and will be available to purchase during orientation. The cost of the insurance plan is approximately US$1,600 for the academic year and US$800 for a single semester. You must purchase this plan upon arrival.

Additional expenses include course books, personal expenses and travel expenses.

This information and more can be found in the Pre-Arrival Handbook, which will be mailed to you upon acceptance..