Item | Expense | Notes |
---|---|---|
SEVIS fee for J-1 Students | $220 | |
Visa fee for J-1 Students | $245 | As of May 2023 |
Startup/Arrival Costs | $250-300 | Covers transportation to campus, any meals before the dining halls open, furniture or other basic necessities for dormitories or residences. |
US Cell Phone or SIM card | $30-50 per month | A US cell phone number is required for visa compliance. |
On-Campus Housing | $5500 | Housing ranges from $4500-6500 for 2023-2024 based on residence options. The estimate includes the application fee, early move-in fees for orientation (around $40/night for 3-5 nights) and optional break housing during Thanksgiving break, Winter break, and Spring break, when the campus is closed. See the accommodation calendar here: ResLife: Important Dates. |
Off-Campus Housing | $1000 per month | Ranges from $900-1300 per month |
On-Campus Meal Plan | $2,974 | Base level dining plan - does not include Dining Dollars. See available plans here. |
Off-Campus Food Expenses | $1,600 | Without on-campus meal plan |
Books/Supplies | $600 | |
Excursions hosted by UMD | $50-100 | |
Personal Expenses (local travel and entertainment) |
$1,600 | $100 per week estimate |
Student Activity Fee | $42.50 | This fee is the only mandatory fee exchange students must pay. Based on 2023-2024 cost. |
Mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) |
$1358 | 2023-2024 rates: Full Year: $2,334 Fall: $978 Spring/Summer: $1,358 |