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Costs

The cost for each ESL class (4 CEUs) is $975ESL programs are not covered by financial aid funding. Get more information on OU's Cost of Attendance used to determine financial aid eligibility.

Students Needing F-1 Visa

Before Oakland University can issue a Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS I-20) for an F-1 student visa, to the United States, the applicant must certify his/her ability to pay for the following expenses:

  One Term (Approx. 7 weeks) One Semester (two terms) 1 Year Program (five terms)
Tuition $2,925 $5,850 $14,625
Living Expenses* $2,932 $5,864 $14,658
Health Insurance** $728 $1,110 $2,292
Books $250 $500 $1,250
Total Cost  $6,566 $13,132 $32,825

* On-campus housing is available for ESL students.

** Students must purchase health insurance through Oakland University. Do not purchase health insurance in your home country for your program at Oakland. There are very few conditions under which a student can waive Oakland health insurance. Please reach out to the International Students and Scholars Office for more information. 

** The cost of health insurance can vary depending on the student's starting term. Please contact us at [email protected] for the exact amount.

Students With another Visa Type

For students living in the United States who already have a visa, no financial information is needed when applying to the ESL Institute. 

Tuition (Online/In-person) One Term (Approx. 7 weeks) Books Total
One Class $975 $83 $1,058
Two Classes $1,950 $166 $2,116
Three Classes $2,925 $250 $3,175

ESL Institute/Office of Global Engagement

O'Dowd Hall, Room 326
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
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Phone: (248) 370-4164
Fax: (248) 370-3587
[email protected]