Estimate of Expenses For One Academic Semester

2024-2025

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are covered by Exchange Agreement at no cost to student.

Calculated based on 12 undergraduate credit hours (4 classes) at an estimated value of approximately: $18,132. The estimate was obtained from the Out of State Charges webpage. Please note that Continuing Education courses (listed as ‘CE’ session type on the SiS Class Search Catalog) are not part of the tuition waiver exchange agreement.

The total financial documentation required in order to receive your DS-2019 is $10,901.

Room & Board: $9,788*

Exchange Students are strongly recommended to live on-campus. Off-campus housing is limited and assistance is by referral network only. To learn more please visit the UMass Lowell Office of Residence Life website.

*The above rate is based on the Rate 3 Residence Type & Unlimited Meal Plan (meal plan required if living on-campus). Full room & board rate options can be viewed on the My Bill section of the Solution Center website.

• All rooms will contain internet, phone and cable connection
• All Dormitories will be wireless
• Each room has a bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, closet or wardrobe, dresser & nightstand.

For additional fees that may be applicable to you, please review the Undergraduate Additional Fees webpage and the Undergraduate Cost of Attendance webpage.

These prices are estimates and subject to change by vote of the UMass Board of Trustees.

Health Insurance

Fall Semester $1,113

Spring Semester $1,548

All international students are REQUIRED to purchase the university student health insurance as authorized under the insurance laws for higher education students in Massachusetts (section 3.05(2) or MGL 114.6). You can learn more about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) on the UMass Lowell Health Services website.

Please also note: there are specific requirements for health records. The requirements can be found on the Health Requirements and Forms webpage.

The health insurance fees can be seen on the Undergraduate Additional Fees webpage.

College Fees

Certain colleges and departments charge fees in order to provide resources for college/department specific expenses not supported by the operating fee such as supplies and equipment used in introductory and higher level courses, maintenance and upgrade of laboratories and other college facilities, software licenses and other curriculum related costs. Please review the list of College Fees.

Visa Requirements

Exchange Students must provide financial documentation as listed above in order to apply for the J- 1 Exchange Visitor Visa. We also recommend students be prepared to show an additional $3,000, this cost will not be listed on the Form DS-2019, but it is understood that the student will come prepared with funding in addition to the cost of housing to pay for their personal living expenses (books, recreational activities, etc.).

Additionally, there is a SEVIS fee of $220, which must be paid prior to meeting with the U.S. embassy. Accepted students will receive details on how to pay this fee.

Please note: All amounts stated above are estimates and subject to change.