For 2009

Tuition: $1490

Testing and registration: $60

All new students pay $1550 for their first session: $1490 tuition plus the $60 non-refundable testing and registration fee. A deposit of $500 must accompany the application. The balance of tuition must be paid no later than the first day of class.

Discounts for re-enrolling students

The discount rate for students re-enrolling in the program is $1440 provided that they pay the tuition in full by the discount deadline. (See Intensive English Schedule for deadlines.) After the discount deadline, re-enrolling students pay $1490.

Group discounts

Groups of eight or more new students who enroll together for two consecutive sessions may received a discount of $70 per session. Instead of the $500 deposit, group members would each pay an $800 deposit (which includes a non-refundable $60 testing and registration fee). Of this deposit, $400 would be applied to each session. To guarantee the discount, students must pay the tuition balance of $1080 for the first session and $970 for the second session by the first day of each session.

Books

Books may be purchased at the Rice Bookstore. Book costs average approximately $150 per session.

Student responsibility for health care

Rice University does not have or provide medical insurance or any medical care for Intensive English Program students. Students are strongly advised to purchase their own medical insurance to cover any such costs and are encouraged to do this in their home countries before coming to the United States. The policy on medical insurance is subject to change. Students will be notified in writing of any change in insurance requirements.

Scholarships

A limited number of partial scholarships are available to re-enrolling students.