Solely for the purpose of I-20 and DS-2019 issuance, ISSS collects cost of attendance data from both Scholarships & Financial Aid as well as Student Business Services to calculate an estimated cost of attendance for all academic programs. The amounts listed on this webpage are ESTIMATES FOR I-20/DS-2019 ISSUANCE ONLY. Please note that your actual cost of attendance may be higher or lower than the estimated amounts for several reasons, including but not limited to, your course selections, specific program fees, and optional costs. ISSS estimated cost of attendance includes the nonresident rate for tuition and fees as well as both the ISSS fee and the health insurance fee. These estimates are subject to change without notice. 

Health Insurance 

All international students attending Texas A&M in F-1/J-1 status are required to be covered under the Texas A&M University System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP) or have equivalent insurance coverage. The plan is automatically charged to each F-1 and J-1 international student’s tuition and fee statement. The estimated cost of attendance for one year includes the cost of insurance for 12 months. All new international students enrolling for Fall semester are charged a one-time ‘Mandatory First Time On Campus Arrival’ fee and all new international students enrolling for Summer term are charged a Summer term fee. These amounts are not included in all estimates provided below. For additional information about the health insurance costs and how to apply for a waiver, please visit the Health Insurance section of our website. 

F-2/J-2 Dependents 

The “Student Total” in the tables below DO NOT include the cost of F-2 and J-2 dependents. An additional amount must be added to the “Student Only” total for each F-2 or J-2 dependent that will accompany the F-1 or J-1 student. The amount that should be added for each F-2 or J-2 dependent is included on each of the Estimated Cost of Attendance Tables provided below.  

Fall 2024 Estimated Cost of Attendance Tables 

Below you will find the Fall 2024 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Students. Use these tables if the following applies to you: 

• You are requesting an initial or transfer I-20 or DS-2019 for Fall 2024 term. 
• You are requesting a change to your I-20 or DS-2019 that will be effective during Fall 2024 term.

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• One Year Beginning Fall - Summer Enrollment NOT Required: Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for two major semesters (Fall & Spring) plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for one year – 12 months.

• Two Major Semesters Only (Fall + Spring)  ‐  No Summer Included: Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for two major semesters (Fall & Spring) plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for two major semesters (Fall & Spring) – 9 months.  
  
  
• One Fall Term: Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for one major semester (Fall or Spring) plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for one major semester (Fall or Spring) – 4.5 months.  
  
  
• Exchange Students Only: These costs only apply to incoming F-1 and J-1 exchange students who are coming to TAMU through the Education Abroad office. 

2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance Tables 

Below you will find the 2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Students. Use these tables if the following applies to you: 

• You are requesting an initial or transfer I-20 or DS-2019 for a 2025 term. 
• You are requesting a change to your I-20 or DS-2019 that will be effective during 2025.

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• One Year Beginning Fall or Spring - Summer Enrollment NOT Required: Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for two major semesters (Fall & Spring) plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for one year – 12 months.
  
  
• One Year Beginning Summer ‐ Summer Enrollment IS Required: This table is only applicable to students who are beginning a new academic program or a new F-1 or J-1 status in the Summer term. It includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for Summer, Fall, and Spring plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for one year – 12 months.  
  
  
• Two Major Semesters Only (Fall AND Spring) ‐ No Summer Included: Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for two major semesters (Fall & Spring) plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for two major semesters (Fall & Spring) – 9 months.  
  
  
• One Major Semester (Fall OR Spring): Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for one major semester (Fall or Spring) plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for one major semester (Fall or Spring) – 4.5 months.  
  
  
• One Summer Semester:  Includes the estimated cost of tuition and fees for one Summer term plus the estimated cost of health insurance and living expenses for one Summer term – 3 months.  
  
  
• Exchange Students Only: These costs only apply to incoming F-1 and J-1 exchange students who are coming to TAMU through the Education Abroad office.