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The costs for CESL’s intensive English language program, the third oldest in the country, are quite affordable.
TUITION DISCOUNTS for all CESL 8-week Intensive English Program Students during 2023 and 2024 sessions!
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CESL FEES | 8-WEEK COST |
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Application (Non-refundable) | $160.00** |
Tuition (Full-time*) | $2300.00 |
Student Health Center (Non-refundable) - On-campus clinic. Mandatory to all students. | $115.00 |
Health insurance (Non-refundable) - Health care coverage outside the SIU campus. Mandatory unless the student demonstrates duplicate coverage. | $456.00 |
End of term TOEFL test (Optional for EAP1, EAP2, and GSE students only) | $75.00 |
Student Recreation Center (Fitness Center) (Non-refundable) | $72.00 |
Other fees (legal services, TB test, student ID card) | $23.00 |
* Part-time tuition is $115 per hour. Example: 5 hours a week for 1 term x $115 per hour = $575 per term (plus fees).
** For students who come to study at CESL, $50 will be applied to application processing; $60 will be applied to CESL technology support; and $50 will be applied to CESL activities.
OTHER COSTS TO STUDENTS | ESTIMATED MONTHLY COSTS |
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Books (average) | ~$250.00 (per 8-week term) |
Food (varies) | ~$450.00 |
Off-campus housing (approximate) | ~$385 - $515 |
Additional costs - (entertainment and incidentals) | ~$100 - $200 |
ALL AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REFUNDS
Refunds will only be given if a student OFFICIALLY withdraws from CESL by the second Friday of the term. To officially withdraw a student must meet with their CESL advisor. If a student officially withdraws, he/she may receive a refund of tuition and activities fees ONLY. All other fees are non-refundable.