To satisfy the varied needs of the SFBU student population, the Intensive English Program provides opportunities for full-time and part-time enrollment. The table below shows different options and the costs associated with each option.
| Enrollment | Full time | Part time | Part time | Part time | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 courses = 20 hours per week |
3 courses = 15 hours per week |
2 courses = 10 hours per week |
1 course = 5 hours per week |
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| Tuition per session | $2,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $500 | ||||
| Application Fee* for F-1 Visa International Students |
$50 | |||||||
| Intent to Report Confirmation Fee** | $150 | |||||||
| Registration Fee*** | $75 | |||||||
| Health Insurance Fee**** | $452 covers from 09/01/2022 – 12/31/2022 | |||||||
| Textbooks | Approximately $45 - $100 per course | |||||||
*Application fee cannot be refunded.
**Intent to Report Confirmation fee is nonrefundable. When students enroll, this amount is subtracted from their tuition charges.
***Registration fee is due each session.
****Health insurance fee is due at the time of enrollment. After that, it is due every April, August, and December. This fee covers health insurance for four months. If you have other valid U.S. health insurance and you do not wish to purchase health insurance through SFBU, your insurance plan documents must be uploaded to your student portal before you register for courses.