Tuition
Delivering high quality graduate programs takes a comprehensive support system. Your investment in an advanced degree includes those services and personnel that partner with you in pursuit of higher education. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fees associated with the benefits and services included in your degree program.
Field-Based Program Estimated Costs
Excluding food and travel expenses, tuition, textbooks, housing, and fees for the field-based program cost roughly $11,000 to $12,000. Prices are subject to change without notice.
| Term 1 – APU: 6 units/2 courses | $2,231 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($255/unit) | $1,530 | |
| Housing (13 days*) | $312 | |
| Textbooks ($100/course) | $200 | |
| Application Fee (U.S. applicants only) | $45 | |
| Application Fee (non-U.S. applicants only) | $65 | |
| Term 2 – Thailand: 9 units/3 courses | $3,041 | |
| Tuition ($255/unit) | $2,295 | |
| Housing (13 days*) | $130 | |
| Textbooks ($100/course) | $300 | |
| ELIC Fee (paid to "ELI T2") | $100 | |
| Term 3 – APU: 9 units/3 courses | $3,123 | |
| Tuition ($255/unit) | $2,295 | |
| Housing (13 days*) | $312 | |
| Textbooks ($100/course) | $300 | |
| Term 4 – Thailand: 5 units/2 courses | $1,905 | |
| Tuition ($255/unit) | $1,275 | |
| Housing (13 days*) | $130 | |
| Textbooks ($100/course) | $200 | |
| ELIC Fee (paid to "ELI T4") | $100 | |
| Graduation Fee | $80 | |
| Term 5 – APU: 7 units/2 courses | $2,465 | |
| Tuition ($255/unit) | $1,785 | |
| Housing (13 days*) | $312 | |
| Textbooks ($100/course) | $200 | |
| Total (All Terms) | $12,765 | |
| *The following rates apply in calculating housing costs: $23/night (single) or $27/night (double) at APU, or $10/night in Thailand. | ||
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Financial Aid
In lieu of traditional financial aid, students enrolled in the field-based program receive a tuition discount, reflected in the costs above, and pay a percentage of the regular graduate TESOL tuition, which increases $10 or more each year. In 2009, students pay 55 percent of the regular graduate TESOL tuition, 60 percent in 2010, 65 percent in 2011, and 70 percent in 2012.
Payment
Students must procure a check to pay for tuition, housing, and miscellaneous fees the first day of class each term. (ELIC teachers may simply indicate to bill ELIC for these expenses.)
Students purchase textbooks in advance (July) for the entire academic year (two terms) at the University Bookstore (credit cards accepted). Non-ELIC teachers pay a $100 fee to ELIC in Term 2 and 4 to cover costs of hosting classes in Thailand (cash or check only). Students may opt to pay housing costs online by credit card at an additional three percent fee.
For more information, please email Mary Shepard Wong, Ph.D., director, at mwong@apu.edu, or contact Department of Global Studies and Sociology.
