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  "url": "https://www.buffalo.edu/international-student-services/immigration-visa/estimated-expenses.html",
  "title": "Estimated Expenses - International Student Services - University at Buffalo",
  "content": "Requesting a new, extended, or dependent I-20 or DS-2019? International Student Services requires current, valid financial documentation. Find out how much financial support you will need to show.\nThese figures are estimates; the final amount on your I-20/DS-2019 may vary slightly based on your specific program. Actual costs will vary depending on degree, program and personal spending. Visit Student Accounts for more information.\nHow to Use This Page\nTo determine your estimate you must consider:\nWhat are you requesting?\nIf you are extending your I-20 or DS-2019 the length of the stay impacts how many semesters you need to finance.\nIf you are adding a dependent the default estimate is based on one year of expenses.\nDo you need enrollment?\nIf yes you must know how many credits you will take for each semester covered in the estimate.\nIf you will be below full-time enrollment you must consider how you will maintain status (reduced course load, full-time certification, etc.)\nIn many cases Summer enrollment is optional. If you will not enroll in Summer you do not need to include Summer tuition in your estimate. Summer estimates are provided for convenience for those who do enroll.\nIf Summer is your first or final semester enrollment is required to maintain status.\nUse the below estimates based on your academic degree level and planned credit loads to determine your estimated tuition costs.\nAdd living expenses for each semester.\nAdd dependent expenses for each semester based on the number and type of F-2/J-2 dependents currently on your SEVIS record.\nIf you have a dependent on your SEVIS record who is no longer in the US in F-2/J-2 status contact ISS so we can update your SEVIS record.\nUsing your estimated expenses gather financial documentation and submit your request to ISS on UB Global. For detailed information on acceptable documentation please read our Financial Documentation page.\nOn Post-Completion OPT, STEM OPT, or Post-Graduation Academic Training?\nIf you're in F/J status after graduation and no longer enrolled in courses you only need to determine estimated living expenses for yourself and any dependents on your SEVIS record. In most cases you will need estimated living expenses for 1 year.\nMaintaining F/J Status\nBelow are example estimates based on common credit loads for students based on full-time enrollment, enrollment with a Reduced Course Load, enrollment with an assistantship, or enrollment with full-time certification. When planning your enrollment for any semester be sure you understand how to maintain status and how any enrollment under 12 credits must be accompanied by additional approvals.\nEstimated Expenses 2024-2025*\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$33,800\n$16,900\n$16,900\n$8,500\nPart Time Enrollment - 6 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$17,000\n$8,500\n$8,500\n$4,200\nPart Time Enrollment- 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$3,000\n$1,500\n$1,500\n$1,500\nIf your full-time certification (FTC) or assistantship information does not yet appear in HUB for a future semester, we will request proof of full-time funding for that semester (12+ credits).\nGeneral Graduate Programs\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$30,600\n$15,300\n$15,300\n$7,700\nWith Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$24,000\n$12,000\n$12,000\n$3,800\nWith Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$3,000\n$1,500\n$1,500\n$1,500\nGraduate Management Programs\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$32,400\n$16,200\n$16,200\n$8,100\nWith Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$25,000\n$12,500\n$12,500\n$4,100\nWith Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$3,000\n$1,500\n$1,500\n$1,500\nGraduate Architecture Programs\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$32,800\n$16,400\n$16,400\n$8,200\nWith Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$25,000\n$12,500\n$12,500\n$4,100\nWith Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$3,000\n$1,500\n$1,500\n$1,500\nIf your full-time certification or assistantship information does not yet appear in HUB for a future semester, we will request proof of full-time funding for that semester (12+ credits).\nLaw Programs\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$37,600\n$18,800\n$18,800\n$9,400\nWith Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$29,000\n$14,500\n$14,500\n$4,700\nWith Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$3,200\n$1,600\n$1,600\n$1,500\nPharmacy Programs\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$44,600\n$22,300\n$22,300\n$11,100\nWith Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$34,000\n$17,000\n$17,000\n$5,600\nWith Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$4,000\n$2,000\n$2,000\n$2,000\nPhysical Therapy Doctorate\nFull Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$39,000\n$19,500\n$19,500\n$9,600\nWith Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$29,000\n$14,500\n$14,500\n$4,800\nWith Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nTuition & Fees\n$3,200\n$1,600\n$1,600\n$1,600\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nLiving Expenses\n$17,00\n$8,500\n$8,500\n$5,500\nAdd the below expenses to your estimated expense costs based on the number of dependents included.\nDependents\nAcademic Year (9 months)\nFall (4 months)\nSpring (5 months)\nSummer (3 months)\nSpouse\n$7,000\n$3,500\n$3,500\n$2,100\nChild\n$5,000\n$2,500\n$2,500\n$1,600\nImportant Considerations:\nMaintaining Status\nIn order to maintain status you must study full-time and make normal progress toward your degree. For details on enrollment requirements to maintain your status please refer to:\nFees include the student activity fee, comprehensive fees, the international student fee, and international student health insurance.\nFood and housing (also known as \u201cboard\u201d) costs are based on average costs; this cost will vary slightly depending on your personal living arrangements and lifestyle.\nSome programs, such as architecture, art programs, and health-related programs may have significantly higher costs for supplies.\n*All above estimated expenses are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Increases can be expected.",
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      "text": "How to Use This Page"
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      "level": 3,
      "text": "Step 1: Planning"
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      "text": "Step 2: Adding Up Estimated Costs"
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      "level": 3,
      "text": "Step 3: Submit Your Request to ISS"
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      "level": 3,
      "text": "On Post-Completion OPT, STEM OPT, or Post-Graduation Academic Training?"
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      "text": "Maintaining F/J Status"
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      "text": "Estimated Expenses 2024-2025*"
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      "text": "Undergraduate Tuition Estimates"
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      "text": "Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer"
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      "text": "Part Time Enrollment - 6 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer"
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      "text": "Part Time Enrollment- 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer"
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      "text": "Graduate Tuition Estimates"
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      "text": "General Graduate Programs"
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      "text": "Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer"
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      "text": "With Assistantship - 9 credits Fall & Spring, 3 credits Summer"
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      "text": "With Full-Time Certification (FTC) in HUB - 1 credit Fall, Spring, & Summer"
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "Professional Tuition Estimates (Law, Pharmacy, etc.)"
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      "text": "Law Programs"
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      "level": 4,
      "text": "Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer"
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      "text": "Pharmacy Programs"
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      "text": "Full Time Enrollment - 12 credits Fall & Spring, 6 credits Summer"
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      "level": 4,
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      "text": "Add the below expenses to your estimated expense costs based on the number of dependents included."
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "Important Considerations:"
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      "text": "Social Security Card & Income Tax"
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      "text": "Life in Buffalo"
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      "text": "3/31/25Your I-20 & Next Steps",
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