International Student Costs

The minimum estimated undergraduate student costs for the 2008-2009 academic year are $29,786. Your first two years of study, however, will cost significantly less than your second two years due to lower tuition and fee expenses for lower division course work (see chart below). However, it is important that you be prepared to cover the costs of the upper division classes when you need to take them. The cost breakdown is listed below (costs based on 2006-2007 tuition and fees):

	Approx. Costs each year for first 2 years (lower division credits)	Approx. Costs each year for last 2 years (upper division credits)
Total:	$18,899	$29,786
Tuition, fees (12 credits/ quarter for 9 months)	$6,459	$17,346
Room, board, utilities (12 months)	$6,930	$6,930
Supplies & Incidentals (12 months) and books (9 months)	$4,560	$4,560
Insurance (12 months)	$950	$950

Summer Term 2008 Estimated Tuition and Fees: $To be determined for 12 credits of lower division classes
$To be determined for 12 credits for upper division classes
Additional Estimated Costs for Dependents: First dependent, $8,260 and each additional one $3,635.

Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students

Financial assistance for international students is limited. Under current regulations, on-campus work for international students is permitted, but off-campus employment is difficult to obtain and not permitted for your first academic year.

Scholarships

International Cultural Service Program (ICSP)

Students who have attained junior status (approximately 3rd year) are eligible to apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) at OSU-Cascades. This is a unique program developed in partnership with the High Desert Education Service District to encourage our international students to share their culture with our local elementary, middle and high school students in the central Oregon region. Students who are selected and choose to fulfill the ICSP programs obligations (80 hours of service/ year) will receive a 50% tuition remission (grant) for their OSU-Cascades courses.

Applications will be due by July 1 for the following academic year. Click on the links below for applications and information.

ICSP General Information
ICSP Letter from OSU-Cascades
ICSP Application

OSU-Cascades Scholarships

International students are eligible for scholarships at OSU-Cascades.

Other Resources on the Web

For more information on general scholarship opportunities, the following sites are a good place to start:

Reasons to study abroad

Learn about international perspectives and gain breadth in your studies
Gain experiences in different perspectives
Gain new professional skills
Improve your language skills
Expand your cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills
Globalize your world view and prepare for work in an increasingly diverse and international workplace